How much money does a porn star earn?

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There are so many factors that go into answering this question. Let's start with addressing some of the things that we must take into consideration to come up with an estimated pay rate. First of all, your pay will depend on your own name recognition and depth of your fan base. The more popular you are the more money you will command. The biggest of the stars often have agents and negotiate royalties and other perks built into their contracts. Another factor in estimating the potential for income in the porn industry is whether or not you are male or female. Women typically get paid more but males usually have longer careers in the industry. Other significant factors include, the type of sexual acts performed, the credibility of the production company backing the content, and how will the material be used (full length film vs selected scene for web based content for example).


For the most part someone fairly new to the business performing in a typical man/women scene with nothing out of the ordinary can expect to make about $500 a scene. Now this can vary dramatically based on many of the factors listed above. Those willing to perform sexual acts that are a bit atypical may push the salary into the $1000-$1,500 range. The big "porn stars" can make millions of dollars a year in film and website royalties. This is very rare though and you can bet a lot of hard work and a little bit of luck went into building their fan base/following. They work very hard to maintain their brand by choosing their projects carefully and working with the right people. Even then the odds are slim to none that a "star" will be born.


A word of caution..... Your health is the most important thing to consider. Make sure that proper precautions are being taken ie. condoms and regular screening for STD's. The STD rate in the adult entertainment industry is very high and no money in the world is worth jeopardizing your health. Most of these companies do not offer medical benefits and healthcare can be the responsibility of the individual. Choose the company you keep and the people you are willing to work with very carefully as there are a lot of unsavory sorts in the business that pray on the vulnerabilities of young men and women.

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