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Influencer Marketing Agency Seattle 2026: Real Creators and Rates
8 of the Seattle creators we monitor, with full follower, likes, reach and engagement data, plus our network rate benchmarks by tier so you can budget with numbers.
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Picking an influencer marketing agency seattle buyers trust in 2026 starts with the creators themselves.
Who they are, how far they reach, and how hard their audience engages.
So this post leads with the data.
Below are 8 of Seattle's biggest creators, with full stats and a conservative per-post rate for each.
TL;DR
- These are among Seattle's biggest creators, several above 500K followers with tens of millions of lifetime likes.
- Biggest reach: Ari from @notburnttoasthehe (5.0M, fitness and entertainment), Angelica from @angelicapham (1.3M, lifestyle), Tristan from @trystane (976K, travel).
- Highest engagement is not the biggest account: Freya hits 25.8%, Anna 8.9%, Tristan 8.9%.
- Most average views per post: Tristan from @trystane 37.1M, Ari from @notburnttoasthehe 14.7M, Freya from @ruefig 7.6M.
- Conservative per-post rates run from about $150 for lower-reach names up to $11,100 for the biggest.
"Roster fit and engagement move the result far more than a headline city median. Match the creator to the product first, then talk price." Dennis Ksendzov, Founder, Influencer Advisory
What's Inside
- The 8 Seattle creators we track, with full stats.
- What Seattle creators cost (honest benchmarks).
- Why these creators fit Seattle brands.
- Why work with us in Seattle.
- How Seattle agency fees work.
- The 5 questions to ask a Seattle agency first.
Seattle's Biggest Creators, With Full Stats and Rates
These are the biggest, best-known Seattle creators we track, sorted by reach. For each: followers, lifetime likes, posts shipped, average views per post, engagement rate, verified status, and a conservative per-post rate. Seattle depth is on TikTok, where food and travel run deepest.
| Creator | Followers | Lifetime likes | Posts | Avg views | Engagement | Verified | Rate / post* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ari (@notburnttoasthehe) | 5.0M | 382.9M | 4,263 | 14.7M | 1.8% | yes | $4,400 |
| Angelica (@angelicapham) | 1.3M | 49.0M | 1,970 | 698K | 1.9% | no | $210 |
| Tristan (@trystane) | 976K | 43.2M | 499 | 37.1M | 8.9% | yes | $11,100 |
| Freya (@ruefig) | 576K | 30.3M | 204 | 7.6M | 25.8% | no | $2,300 |
| Daniel (@chiroseattle) | 570K | 5.0M | 434 | 57K | 2.0% | no | $150 |
| Anna (@anna.lamos) | 483K | 19.4M | 451 | 2.8M | 8.9% | yes | $850 |
| Shakayla (@shakaylafelice) | 278K | 5.9M | 991 | 631K | 2.1% | yes | $190 |
| CHIFLUENCER (@chifluencer) | 177K | 9.8M | 1,806 | 2K | 3.1% | no | $150 |
Source: Influencer Advisory tiktok_creators table, Seattle-tagged, 8 of the creators we monitor at or above 100K followers, 2026-05-22. Rate per post is calculated conservatively as average views times a $0.30 CPM, which sits below our network's $0.57 lower-quartile CPM, with a $150 floor. Actual negotiated rates vary by deal and usually run higher once usage rights are added.
What each one makes, so you can match by fit, not just follower count:
- Ari (fitness, entertainment): creative projects and fun experiences with a lifestyle perspective.
- Angelica (lifestyle, food and drink, fashion): chaotic daily life, family moments, and luxury fashion vlogs.
- Tristan (travel, arts and creative): behind-the-scenes photography and travel tips, filmed in Seattle.
- Freya (food and drink): cooking and food experiences, with a focus on Thai cuisine.
- Daniel (health, fitness): chiropractor sharing ergonomics tips and health-related life hacks.
- Anna (lifestyle, travel): daily-life vlogs, often filmed during her time in Paris.
- Shakayla (food and drink): plant-based cooking, with vegan meals and recipes.
- CHIFLUENCER (lifestyle, beauty, fitness): lifestyle, beauty, fitness, and tech with personal updates.
Engagement, not follower count, is where the value hides. Anna from @anna.lamos has 483K followers but an 8.9% engagement rate, roughly 5x the rate of the 5.0M-follower account at the top.
A good agency surfaces that gap.
A list-seller sorts by follower count and bills you for the reach you can see, not the audience that acts.
Where we come in: we pre-rank Seattle creators by engagement-per-dollar before you see the shortlist, so the 8.9% Anna and 25.8% Freya signals do not get buried under bigger but flatter accounts. Brief us and we return a ranked Seattle list in under 48 hours.
What Do Seattle Influencer Creators Actually Cost?
Here is the honest version. We track Seattle creators, but most carry no confirmed rate, so we do not publish a Seattle-only rate card. Quoting a precise Seattle median would be inventing a number.
Instead, anchor on our network-wide rate benchmarks from creators who do have a confirmed rate on file. These are real medians with sample sizes.
| Creator tier | Network median rate | Priced creators (n) |
|---|---|---|
| 1M+ | $7,000 | 111 |
| 500K to 1M | $3,500 | 53 |
| 100K to 500K | $1,750 | 185 |
| 10K to 100K | $1,100 to $1,500 | 159 |
| under 10K | $350 | 21 |
Source: Influencer Advisory youtube_creators table, priced subset, 2026-05-22. Network-wide, not Seattle-specific.
Two numbers, two uses. The per-post rate in the creator table is a conservative floor, calculated straight from each creator's average views, so it answers "what is one post worth on reach alone." The tier medians here are confirmed full-deal quotes, which usually bundle usage rights, multiple posts, or exclusivity, so they run higher. Use the per-post rate to sanity-check a quote and the tier median to budget a full campaign. The 2026 Influencer Marketing Hub benchmark report puts global influencer spend above $24B.
Why these creators fit Seattle brands
Seattle creator supply skews toward food, travel, and lifestyle. That mix shapes which brands find the easiest fit.
Food is the deepest Seattle category in our data, with Freya from @ruefig on Thai cooking and Shakayla from @shakaylafelice on plant-based recipes.
That is why food and beverage brands seed creators here year-round.
Travel and lifestyle follow close behind, led by Tristan from @trystane on Seattle photography and Anna from @anna.lamos on daily-life vlogs.
The local brand pool is also active. Across our sponsor tracking, Seattle-area brands run real volume: EcoFlow (Bellevue) sits at 229 tracked deals, eufy (Bellevue) at 130, Microsoft (Redmond) at 97, Nintendo (Redmond) at 68, and Remitly (Seattle) at 68. Brooks Running, Nordstrom, and Starbucks also appear in our deal data. The eMarketer insights hub confirms US spend leads the global market.
For who sponsors which creators and why, see Who Sponsors YouTube Creators in 2026. For pricing on the other coast, compare Influencer Marketing Agencies in New York or the Los Angeles roster and rates. The full city map sits at our Influencer Marketing Agencies by City 2026 hub.
Why work with us in Seattle
Our team works with creators across the Pacific Northwest region, and the Seattle roster above is a live slice of that coverage. We track these 8 named creators at or above 100K followers, with full follower, likes, reach, and engagement data on each.
We map every recurring sponsorship deal these creators run, so we know which brands convert in food, travel, and lifestyle rather than guessing from follower counts. That track record is what separates a vetted shortlist from a scraped list with a logo on top.
When a Seattle brand briefs us, we match by category and engagement first, then pull comparable creators and rate ranges against the brief. The roster is the operation, and the numbers above are the proof.
How Do Seattle Agency Fees Work?
These are typical market ranges for Seattle agencies, not our internal data. They help you sanity-check a quote.
| Engagement type | Typical market range |
|---|---|
| Monthly retainer (mid-size agency) | $3,500 to $10,000 |
| Campaign management fee | 15 to 25% of creator spend |
| Single small campaign (3 to 8 creators) | $6,000 to $20,000 |
| Enterprise campaign | $60,000 to $200,000 |
| Creator rep commission | 10 to 20% of deal value |
The 15 to 25% management fee on creator spend is the line item first-time buyers miss most often. Whitelisting and usage rights stay separate, usually 50 to 100% above the base post rate. The FTC disclosure guidance for social media influencers is the default standard.
Which 5 Questions Should Seattle Agency Buyers Ask First?
Five questions separate agencies that close cleanly from the ones that stall.
- Who is on your creator roster, named, with follower counts and engagement rates?
- What is the average integration rate you closed in the last 90 days?
- How do you price whitelisting and usage rights?
- What is the creator payment timeline: 30, 60, or 90 days?
- What does reporting look like at week four, not week twelve?
Agencies that share rate ranges and a named roster upfront close faster.
The ones that lead with old case studies and dodge rate specifics are the ones to drop.
Compare any pitch against our 2026 YouTube CPM rates breakdown.
Where we come in: we run the 5 questions above on every shortlist before you see it, drop the creators with stale rate cards or thin recent posts, and quote whitelisting and usage rights as separate line items so nothing hides inside a retainer. Brief us at Influencer Advisory and we return a vetted Seattle shortlist with rates in under 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an influencer marketing agency in Seattle charge?
Typical mid-size Seattle agencies run monthly retainers from $3,500 to $10,000, plus a 15 to 25% fee on creator spend. Enterprise engagements start near $60,000 per month. These are market ranges, not our internal data.
What do Seattle creators cost per post?
We track Seattle TikTok creators, but most have no confirmed rate on file, so we do not publish a Seattle-only rate card. As a benchmark, our priced YouTube network medians are $7,000 at 1M+, $3,500 at 500K to 1M, and $1,750 at 100K to 500K. Treat these as anchors and adjust for Seattle.
Who are the top Seattle creators right now?
By reach: Ari from @notburnttoasthehe (5.0M, fitness and entertainment), Angelica from @angelicapham (1.3M, lifestyle), and Tristan from @trystane (976K, travel and photography). By engagement the leaders are Freya from @ruefig at 25.8%, Anna from @anna.lamos at 8.9%, and Tristan from @trystane at 8.9%. Seattle skews toward food, travel, and lifestyle.
Should a brand pick a Seattle agency or a New York agency?
Seattle tends to win on travel, food, and outdoor lifestyle creators with Pacific Northwest reach. New York tends to win on finance and B2B. We do not have a confirmed city-by-city rate comparison, so judge on roster fit and audience, not a published median.
How do I shortlist Seattle creators for my brand?
Start from category and engagement, not follower count. Seattle creators cluster in food, travel, and lifestyle, so match your product to the niche first, then to engagement rate. We can pull a vetted Seattle shortlist with rates against your brief in under 48 hours.
Frequently asked
How much does an influencer marketing agency in Seattle charge?
Typical mid-size Seattle agencies run monthly retainers from $3,500 to $10,000, plus a 15 to 25% fee on creator spend. Enterprise engagements through larger shops start near $60,000 per month. These are market ranges, not our internal data.
What do Seattle creators cost per post?
We track Seattle TikTok creators but most have no confirmed rate on file, so we do not publish a Seattle-only rate card. As a benchmark, our priced YouTube network medians by tier are $7,000 at 1M+, $3,500 at 500K to 1M, and $1,750 at 100K to 500K. Treat these as anchors and adjust for Seattle.
Who are the top Seattle creators right now?
By reach: Ari from @notburnttoasthehe (5.0M, fitness and entertainment), Angelica from @angelicapham (1.3M, lifestyle), and Tristan from @trystane (976K, travel and photography). By engagement the leaders are Freya from @ruefig at 25.8%, Anna from @anna.lamos at 8.9%, and Tristan from @trystane at 8.9%. Seattle skews toward food, travel, and lifestyle.
Should a brand pick a Seattle agency or a New York agency?
Seattle tends to win on travel, food, and outdoor lifestyle creators with Pacific Northwest audience reach. New York tends to win on finance and B2B. We do not have a confirmed city-by-city rate comparison, so judge on roster fit and audience, not on a published median.
How do I shortlist Seattle creators for my brand?
Start from category and engagement, not follower count. Seattle creators cluster in food, travel, and lifestyle, so match your product to the niche first, then to engagement rate. We can pull a vetted Seattle shortlist with rates against your brief in under 48 hours.
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