SevenSix Agency’s 2024 Influencer Pricing Report revealed significant pay disparities 📉 among UK creators:
- White creators earn 45% more on average, bringing in GBP 1,637 per sponsored Instagram Reel
- That’s 34% more than Black creators, who earn GBP 1,080 on average
- South Asian creators make GBP 1,135 (-31%)
- East Asian creators earn GBP 1,009 (-38%)
- Southeast Asian creators see the lowest earnings at GBP 700 (-57%)
This goes beyond ethnicity — hair texture, age, skin tone and disability also affect pay. Preexisting biases might have crept into the creator economy, but consumers are clamoring for more diverse content...
Gen Z, the most multicultural and queer generation yet, isn’t content with homogenous influencer line-ups. They want to see niche creators who truly reflect their experiences. For brands, this goes beyond checking a DEI box and token representation — connecting authentically with Gen Z means showing real support for marginalized voices. As the creator economy continues to grow, how will you help bridge the pay and opportunity gap?
