Ever wonder how much strippers actually make and where the money goes?
gatorfan
At a local club the other day, I had a conversation-debate with a friend about strippers, how much money they make and some speculation as to whether strippers at the club have savings or assets or are broke or spend all their money as frivolously or more than "average non-stripper girls". My experience tells me strippers are just as frivolous spenders as other girls I know, just as materialistic, etc. I dont assume most have drug habits. And, like snowflakes, each one has a different situation which makes it impossible to generalize strippers and the money.
But there were a couple of thoughts discussed including whether strippers make $100K or more a year tax free, is this a myth or is there truth? Do most strippers live lavish lifestyles or is that a myth too?
I thought I'd pose the question to everyone here and see what your thoughts or experience with strippers you may know or add?
I, again, say each stripper or circumstance is different, I am not assuming these generalizations are true, only asking your thoughts.
But there were a couple of thoughts discussed including whether strippers make $100K or more a year tax free, is this a myth or is there truth? Do most strippers live lavish lifestyles or is that a myth too?
I thought I'd pose the question to everyone here and see what your thoughts or experience with strippers you may know or add?
I, again, say each stripper or circumstance is different, I am not assuming these generalizations are true, only asking your thoughts.
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My original post, "jj, A self portrait?" was posted when you still had that picture up. When you asked, "Clubber- a self portait....what do you mean?", I replied, "jj, I was speaking of the tongue on the cock. :)" Hope that clears it up, and I have no use for pictures.
I know some dancers who live very well. But I know more dancers who just eak out a living from moment to moment. And by living in "the moment" they often have difficulty making long-term decisions about their money.
you never asked me what my fantasy is...............who know it might just fit in.....
A self portrait?
I think some dancers can afford nice cars, but would you want yours parked with a bunch of drunks coming in and out of a parking lot in their cars all evening?
The stereotypes are true: most of the money is spent on drugs, deadbeat boyfriends, clothing, trips, partying, and screaming babies.
There were 2 polls on "pink site" (circa 2007-2008), one on how much they made, and one on how many shifts(nights/days)/wk. they danced/stripped. Median annual income was in $40-$50K range, median nights/wk. was 3-4. I vaguely recall ~ 10% of respondents indicating that they made >$100K, in other threads, many dancers have had shifts over $1K, though not always on consistent basis.
TB- local jack joint around me is interesting, the club is mostly immigrants and some americans I'd guess would meet your description of drugs, babys, etc. I still think there is alot of burning cash but I've heard how the immigrants send the money back home to help family, etc.
In current economic conditions, I'd probably guess minnows figures of $50K might be a fair estimate. I've heard girls making $1000 a 7 hour day before but I'd guess that was the exception and $200-$300 a day was probably more realistic.
Dougster- Do you believe the girl who said she made a million? I know believing anything a stripper says is breaking a cardinal rule, but did it seem even plausible or more like a line of BS?
Throw in that they probably have guys buy them clothes and gifts, there are probably a few girls that can live "lavish" lifestyles during the peak of their careers.
A million dollar dancing girl could have been achieved and still can be achieved. If the girl kept herself in great shape, has been doing it for 15 or more years, and earned above average dancer pay with some exceptional years thrown in.
However, the majority of girls do not have the ability to consisently break into the 100k club.
She is not even that hot and spends a lot of her time going out to the smoker's patio for breaks. No T&A at all on her. And her dancers were mostly just air and she was so skinny that her bony ass hurts when she grinds. I can't imagine her getting a lot of repeat customers even though she said most of her business comes from repeat regulars.
I also remember being at closing time at Tuscl_bro's jackjoint a couple months ago and the dancer was receiving her cash from selling drink tickets. It was either $140 or $240 and she seemed excited as if that was the most she ever made. She probably did not have to pay any house fees so there was no gamble of coming into work.
I also remember seeing an ad for Centerfolds club (Columbus club near the airport) and the ad claimed it guaranteed dancers $100/day for their first month.
I think dancing would be a decent part time job if I was a girl LOL but I don't think it would be a full time thing because of the uncertainty and the fact that you do not receive health benefits (but I suppose if I was a single mother on welfare I would not care about health benefits!)
I think I could actually make more if I were to open up my offerings(legs) so to speak.
However, I am not in it for that.....although a few clients have tempted me me................................
I know one dancer who averages $700 per night after tip out ---and for uncle sam and the IRS she reports $7.50 per hour she is in the club ---- she lists her occupation as a waitress - has been doing this for years and never has had and IRS issues
Your thoughts?
A completely private venue would be most appropriate; perhaps I can be that temptation that does get you to open up... ;)
The only other one I know about is a girl at my #3 club, she can always make $100 a night during the week and $200 on weekends. But she has to sell more dances to get to a given amount than a girl at my favorite club.
That said, a convention/contest seems more appropriate. Normal TUSCL convention, and then jj can be the sole judge of the competition, and of course, she would determine and present the prize!
For jj only...
Never once above did I mention a gang bang!
If things get a lot worse, I wouldn't be surprised if some strip clubs start closing down due to the poor economy. I give it another year or two though before we get to that point.
gator: Yes I believed the stripper about the $1 million. I contributed about 1% to that just myself. So all she needed was 99 other equally bad PLs. She worked during the absolute boom too: mid 90s to mid 2000s. She had the breasts, moves, and hustling skills to pull it off too.
Based on conversations and observation, I would say the stripper who puts in several shifts a week will bring in $150 to $200 per shift, or maybe $30,000 to $40,000 a year. Some will do much better, some will do much worse. If you figure the successful and hard working girls do 2x better, thats still very decent if you hide it from the tax man.
She gets her husbands paycheck, about $1300 - $2000 a month from me, and her club earnings. A law student, she says she saves half of what she earns. She may work at the club 3 days a week. Often when we meet for otc session at $200 she says since she saw me she is not going in to club that day. I think the $500-$1000 figure is high. There are times I have met her before she went to club and times i saw her right after she got off work at club. As she has been easily available I do not believe there are many other clients. Tough to estimate her total earnings.
I only know of one dancer that pays taxes. She and her husband bought a $175K home a few years ago. He is retired army. To qualify for the loan she had to declare $60K in strip club earnings. Pissed her off to have to pay taxes!
Shadowcat pretty much nailed the subject, and I will reinforce his point. There are a few dancers (very few) that can clear $100,000 or more per year. With the right talents they can get into the right clubs and rake in tons of cash. Then there are the wannabees, the parttimers, the druggies, etc etc many of whom don't make any more than they would at WalMart. Soooo many variables in this equation.
It is a site exclusively for strippers but a lot of insights can be gained from their conversations with each other.
I was speaking of the tongue on the cock. :)
I think even an average stripper should make around $800 a week. And they will never qualify for a regular job that pays that good .For everyone who manages her cash and lives well, there are 20 who can't for various reasons; dope, pills, "her old man" etc.
This topic makes me think of the Nickelback song "Shakin' Hands":
Far too pretty to be givin' it cheap
That's why she's makin' six figures workin' three days a week