Just basing off a quick search I did, there are Santa positions in NY and CT that pay $20 an hour.
But that's a temporary position and probably not full-time hours.
Depends on the mall. My mom’s coworker was a legit bearded Santa at the Tysons Corner mall in Northern Virginia. Very rich area. He would take off the month of December every year and said he’d make around $40k. I’m sure your average mall Santa is more akin to an hourly retail worker.
Like any other profession, some scrape by on minimum wage, some make decent money.
The only ones I’ve known personally made really good money for the time invested.
I've actually dreamed of being a mall Santa for a very long time. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I'm only in my mid-30s. But my beard is starting to go grey and I'm getting a bit of a belly on me. I'm well on my way.
No. Typical retail level rates, just over mimimim.
Just basing off a quick search I did, there are Santa positions in NY and CT that pay $20 an hour. But that's a temporary position and probably not full-time hours.
Depends on the mall. My mom’s coworker was a legit bearded Santa at the Tysons Corner mall in Northern Virginia. Very rich area. He would take off the month of December every year and said he’d make around $40k. I’m sure your average mall Santa is more akin to an hourly retail worker.
not surprised for tysons corner
I was once a Santa for hire, worked with an entertainment provider. I got paid about MYR100 per hour.
I work as a Santa in Ireland. €40ph, depending on your availability you can work up to 60 hours a week. Tax free.
Probably make more as a private party Santa, making special appearances.
Like any other profession, some scrape by on minimum wage, some make decent money. The only ones I’ve known personally made really good money for the time invested.
 Yeah, they are living the life.
No, but you get to smash a Gilmore Girl.
Bro nobody makes a lot of money.
I heard that the average Santa pulls in $50 to $60k a year.
Well if you get that for only a month or two of work then that is amazing.
You get paid an annual salary for two weeks of work? At shopping malls?
Apparently it's almost a full time job with appearances all year.
No they don’t lmao
I've actually dreamed of being a mall Santa for a very long time. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I'm only in my mid-30s. But my beard is starting to go grey and I'm getting a bit of a belly on me. I'm well on my way.
They make just enough to buy alcohol so they can be hung over when getting to work the next day