National pricing for Motivational Speakers in the U.S.
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$300
Low price
1 hour
$1400
Average price
1 hour
$5000
High price
1 hour
Updated October 2, 2026
These prices reflect nationwide averages for the most common booking lengths. While many people hire Motivational Speakers for 1 hour, rates will vary based on actual event length, as well as location, travel, experience, and other details.
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Did an amazing job.
Motivational Speaker
5.0
October 21, 2026
2 hours
Rick did so well with engaging the kids. He did well with telling his experiences and helping the kids apply it to their life.
Event total
$990
Personal growth
Motivational Speaker
5.0
October 16, 2026
45 minutes
Love hearing about Leroya personal journey and how she has used what her life lessons now help her help others! A true inspiration that we can change the course of our lives by loving ourselves and being consistent to our goals. We'll done!
Event total
$200
Outstanding Opening Keynote Speaker!
Motivational Speaker
5.0
October 15, 2026
30 minutes
★★★★★ Outstanding Opening Keynote Speaker!
Steve Lawton was our opening keynote speaker at Uplevel Austin, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the experience.
Steve is the kind of speaker every event organizer hopes to work with: professional, prepared, engaging, and genuinely invested in the success of the event.
From the very beginning, Steve was incredibly easy to work with. He was proactive in communicating, making sure he understood our audience, confirming that his message aligned with the event, and ensuring everything fit within the allotted time. Since we were both local, he even took the time to visit the venue beforehand and walk through the space. That extra level of preparation really stood out to me.
On the day of the event, Steve arrived an hour early, professionally dressed and ready to go. He was personable, prepared, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
And then he delivered!
Steve has a remarkable ability to combine powerful storytelling, genuine humor, and practical wisdom into a message that leaves people both inspired and equipped to take action.
His stories captured the audience’s attention, and people walked away encouraged, energized, and challenged to think differently about what was possible. His personal experience and credibility gave real weight to everything he shared.
What I especially appreciated was that his message on positivity wasn’t just motivational fluff. He acknowledged the realities and challenges of life while demonstrating how positivity can make a meaningful difference. He finished with five practical steps that people were eager to write down and put into action.
Steve doesn’t just leave an audience feeling good. He leaves them thinking differently and knowing what to do next.
As our opening keynote speaker, Steve set exactly the right tone for the entire day. He brought energy, humor, authenticity, and practical value to the stage.
As an event organizer and professional speaker myself, I know the difference between someone who simply delivers a speech and someone who truly serves an audience. Steve Lawton does the latter exceptionally well.
I highly recommend Steve Lawton to any organization or event looking for a speaker who will inspire their audience, make them laugh, challenge their thinking, and leave them with something they can actually use.
Event total
$500
Cheryl Wood Empowers is a Powerhouse!
Motivational Speaker
5.0
October 5, 2026
30 minutes
Cheryl is such a burst of energy! She was able to boost morale, energize mindsets,. and get the staff engaged in her session. She is a delightful person, and so easy to work with. She was very communicative through the process of hiring her for our event. It was first time our library got together in person in a long time. Having her be a part of our theme: "REFRESH. RENEW. REIMAGINE." was right on time.
I look forward to wirking with her again!
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