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Instagram earnings breakdowns, sponsorship rate cards by follower tier, Reels performance benchmarks, and what influencers in different niches actually make.

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SEP 25, 2026 · 19 MIN
3.42%median rate for accounts under 10K followers

What Is a Good Engagement Rate on Instagram? 2026 Benchmarks

Every study reports a different average Instagram engagement rate, and most of the disagreement is hiding in the formula. What counts as good for your follower tier, which numbers brands actually use, and why the platform-wide average keeps sliding.

JUN 2, 2026 · 13 MIN
Strategy comparison

Instagram Reels vs TikTok: Which Platform Is Better for Creators in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of Instagram Reels and TikTok for creators. Reach, monetization, algorithm behavior, and which one deserves your time.

APR 10, 2026 · 14 MIN
$22B+brand spend on Instagram in 2025

How Much Do Instagram Influencers Make? (2026 Earnings Data)

Real earnings data for Instagram influencers, from nano-creators to celebrities, across sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and platform bonuses.

MAR 11, 2026 · 19 MIN
45%more paid to creators under 10K followers in 2025

How to Get Brand Deals as a Small Creator in 2026 [Verified Programs + Pitch Template]

Creators under 10K followers were paid 45% more in 2025 than in 2024, per Lumanu. Here are the verified programs you can apply to today, the pitch template that converts, and what response rates to expect.

FEB 16, 2026 · 12 MIN
$10–$25per 1K followers, our feed-post base

Instagram Sponsorship Rates by Follower Count [2026 Guide]

Same follower count, very different rates. Our estimated Instagram sponsorship prices by follower tier and content format, and the variables that decide where you land.