How Much Does a Matchmaker Cost in 2026?
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Sep 3, 202623 min read
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How much does a matchmaker cost?
Between $8,000 and $500,000, depending on what you are buying. Independent matchmakers working one city usually run $10,000 to $25,000. National firms with a dedicated recruiter run $25,000 to $150,000. Most people who hire a matchmaker pay between $8,000 and $40,000 for a six month engagement. Almost no firm publishes these numbers.
- $1K to $5K
- Database membership
- $4.9K to $15K
- Introduction packages
- $10K to $25K
- Regional boutique
- $25K to $150K+
- Elite national search
Compiled from published packages, firm websites and reported figures, every one of them sourced. Written by Cassindy Chao, a working matchmaker with more than 20 years in the industry.
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