How much do resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter services cost?

Price figures in this article come from the sellers featured on this site, checked on 3 October 2026. They are the starting price of each seller's smallest package, not a quote for your project. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the listing.

What the sellers we feature charge

The gap between the lowest and the highest is large because the same label covers very different work. At the low end you get a rewrite of text you supply. At the high end you get consultation, strategy, several rounds with a specialist and sometimes a bundle of documents.

Resumes

Resume sellers start from 60 dollars, with the median near 155. Higher-priced packages usually match more senior roles or longer careers, or add a cover letter and LinkedIn profile. If you are early in your career, a standard package from a well-reviewed seller is usually enough. If you are applying for senior positions, a specialist with a matching background is worth the extra cost. Our article on resume versus LinkedIn profile explains how the two documents differ.

LinkedIn profiles

LinkedIn services start from 15 dollars for a rewritten headline and summary, up to about 1,000 dollars for a full strategic makeover from a Vetted Pro. Packages in between usually cover all sections written for you, and several sellers include unlimited revisions. Check whether the writer works from a document you paste in yourself or logs in to your account.

Cover letters

Cover letters are the cheapest, with a median near 48 dollars. Most sellers price by length or by the number of letters. Because a good cover letter is tailored to a job, ask whether the price covers one targeted letter or a general template you can reuse.

How to choose a level

• Simple profile, entry or mid level: a standard package from a seller with many reviews.
• Career change: pay for a package with a call or consultation, because the story needs shaping.
• Senior or executive: look for sellers who say they write at that level and include strategy or interviews.
• Several documents: compare a bundle against buying separately.

Questions to ask a writer

• Do you write for my industry and level?
• Will you work from my current resume, or interview me first?
• How many revisions are included, and what is the delivery time?
• Do I receive the file in an editable format?
• Is the document written to pass applicant tracking systems?

Common mistakes

The most common mistake is paying for a premium package when you need a simple one, or the reverse. A senior manager with twenty years of experience who buys a bare-minimum rewrite often receives a polished version of the same weak story, while a recent graduate rarely needs a multi-document executive package. A second mistake is sending a thin brief. Writers can only work with what you share, and a list of achievements with numbers, such as team size, revenue or time saved, makes a larger difference than any formatting. Third, do not expect the writer to choose your target job. Tell them the roles and the job posts you are aiming at, so the document speaks to them directly.

Before you order

1. Gather your current resume, your achievements and the type of roles you want.
2. Decide whether you want a document to paste yourself or direct updates to your profile.
3. Check delivery time and the number of revisions.

To compare sellers, open the guides for resume writing, LinkedIn profiles and cover letters.