A plain-English guide to what Australian small businesses typically pay for SEO in 2026, using ranges published by others — not our price list.
| Type of SEO work | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local starter (one location) | $750–$1,499/month ex GST | Uppercut Digital |
| Most small and mid-sized businesses | $1,500–$3,500/month ex GST | Uppercut Digital |
| Entry / local | $750–$1,500/month | Sun State Digital |
| Small business SEO | $1,200–$2,500/month | Paramark |
| Google Business Profile management | $400+/month | Paramark |
| SEO audit (one-off) | $1,500–$10,000 | Uppercut Digital |
| Agency hourly rates | $140–$250/hour | Sun State Digital |
These are industry ranges published by other Australian businesses, not Moshy's prices. They are indicative only and every quote varies. Check whether a quote includes GST.
Plenty of local SEO is doable yourself: a complete Google Business Profile, steady reviews, and clear pages for each service and area. Start with what is SEO and local SEO. If you'd rather hand it over, we quote every business individually. Building a site too? See how much a website costs.
Figures checked 24 October 2026.
Published Australian guides put most small and mid-sized business retainers at roughly $1,500–$3,500 a month ex GST, with single-location local work starting from about $750. These are indicative industry ranges; every quote varies with your goals and competition.
Often, yes. Ongoing SEO is commonly charged as a monthly retainer, but some work — like an audit or a one-off fix-up — can be done as a single project.
Because the amount of work differs: how competitive your industry and area are, how many locations you have, the state of your website, and how much content and link-building is included.
No. Google says no one can guarantee a #1 ranking, so be wary of anyone who promises one.
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