What a professional CV costs in the UK
UK CV help falls into four rough price bands:
- Under £30: AI-drafted services. Fast and cheap, working from your existing CV and the job you're targeting, with no conversation with a writer.
- £40 to £100: entry-level human services. A writer works from your CV and a questionnaire. Contact is usually by email.
- £100 to £300: established writers. Often a phone consultation, a writer who knows your sector, and more than one draft.
- £300 to £500 and up: executive specialists. An in-depth interview, positioning for board-level roles, and usually LinkedIn as part of the same engagement.
Why CV writing prices vary so much
Price mostly tracks how much of a skilled person's time you get. A writer who spends 45 minutes on the phone with you, drafts twice and revises once has put in several hours. A service that works from your existing CV with no contact can charge far less because it does far less, which is fine if your CV mostly needs restructuring rather than rethinking.
The rest of the spread comes from turnaround (rush delivery usually costs extra), the number of revisions included, and bundled extras like cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and interview coaching. "From" prices usually mean the entry-level tier, so expect to pay more if you have a longer career history.
Is a CV writing service worth it?
Sometimes. If you're applying and hearing nothing back, your CV is a likely cause, and fixing it is worth a modest outlay. If you're getting interviews but not offers, the CV is doing its job and your money is better spent on interview preparation.
The case for paying a human writer gets stronger the more senior you are. Early in your career there is less to shape. Later on, deciding what to leave out and how to present leadership takes judgement that is hard to apply to your own career.
Check the terms before you pay
Some CV services in this market run subscription models, where the headline price is an entry point and charges then recur monthly until you cancel. Before you pay anyone, read the terms and checkout page for words like "membership", "subscription" or "renews".
Read recent reviews on Trustpilot rather than the testimonials on the service's own site. A company chooses which testimonials to show you. On Trustpilot, sort by most recent and read the one- and two-star reviews as well as the five-star ones: patterns in the complaints tell you more than the overall score.
How we got these numbers
The named prices come from each service's own website and the ratings from Trustpilot, last checked in October 2026. The typical ranges are our reading of those prices and others across the UK market, not a formal survey. If you spot a price that has changed, email contact@cvcraft-ai.co.uk and we'll update it.
For more on what you get at each price point, read how much a professional CV rewrite costs in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professional CV cost in the UK?
Most UK human-written CV services charge between £45 and £300 for a CV, depending on your career level. Early career CVs typically cost £45 to £100, mid career £80 to £180, and senior £150 to £300. Executive and C-suite CVs from a specialist consultant usually cost £300 to £500. AI-drafted services cost less, typically under £30.
Is a CV writing service worth it?
It depends on your level and what is holding you back. If you are early in your career, a good template and some effort usually gets you most of the way. If you are senior or executive, a skilled writer who interviews you can make a real difference to how your experience comes across. If you are getting interviews already, your CV probably isn't the problem.
Why do CV writing prices vary so much?
Price mostly tracks how much of a writer's time you get. Cheaper services work from your existing CV with little or no contact. More expensive ones include a phone consultation, a writer with experience in your sector, several drafts and extras like LinkedIn. Some headline prices are also an entry point to a subscription, which makes them look cheaper than they are.
How much should I pay for a CV?
Pay what matches your level. For early and mid career roles, there is rarely a reason to spend more than £100 to £180. For senior roles, £150 to £300 for an experienced writer is fair. For executive roles, £300 to £500 for a specialist is reasonable. If you've been quoted well above that, ask what is included that cheaper services don't offer.