Small creators, don't forget to increase your rates in 2026

Nano-Micro influencer pay is up +20% this year so far.

Lindsey Lugrin
January 14, 2026

Nano-Micro Creator Pay Insights & Trends from early 2026* fypm* review data:

Median Total Compensation for Nano-Micro Creators is up +20% YoY to $600/collab.

56% of small creators are paid in cash, 22% are paid in product, and only 1.25% are working for free!!

Small Creator’s earnings growth continues to outpace every other creator segment in 2026.

We suspect this is because pay transparency amongst smaller creators also continues to outpace every other creator segment in 2026.

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