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The Hustle Daily Show
Inside the holly jolly business of spreading cheer
Dec 18, 2023
Professional Santa performers are driven by passion and not financial gain, according to a survey. The podcast also covers business and tech news, including remote work policies, Blue Origin's success, and Bhutan's plans for a megacity. The chapter on Santa performers explores their earnings, diverse backgrounds, and the financial commitments of being a Santa Claus.
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- Professional Santa impersonators earn relatively low incomes, with 40% making less than $5,000 a year and 30% earning between $5,000 and $10,000.
- Professional Santa impersonators come from diverse professions, including retired individuals, school teachers, CEOs, engineers, funeral directors, with 30% having served in the military and more than half having attended at least a four-year college.
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Professional Santa's annual earnings
According to a survey by Higher Santa, around 40% of professional Santa's make less than $5,000 a year, while 30% earn between $5,000 and $10,000. The remaining 30% earn more than $10,000. These earnings are relatively low considering the limited working period of about one to two months for most Santa performers. Additionally, many Santa's have other full-time jobs, with retirement being a common occupation among them.
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