This assumption is somewhat false. Where I’m sure many providers do not pay taxes, many (including myself) do.One major difference would be tax, of course. I don't imagine RevCan sees a lot of it. The other side is that sex workers aren't necessarily contributing to CPP or buidling RRSP contribution room etc. At any rate, in the vast majority of cases, it's a rare woman who makes it turn out well in the long term financially. And that is sad. It's hard (and sometimes dangerous) work. In a perfect world, they would be treated just like anyone else. They would have full access to all the benefits and liabilities people who get a T4 do. But, I didn't design the world.
Thanks Tara for your forthrightness and shedding some light on this issue. It refreshing to hear from a person in the trenches, not outsider looking in.This assumption is somewhat false. Where I’m sure many providers do not pay taxes, many (including myself) do.
I contribute to all the above you mentioned (except RRSP, but will soon) I also have to pay GST/HST. A lot of my earnings go to taxes just like yours do. I’m not sure how we would live our lives like normal citizens if we don’t pay taxes, we are normal people after all!
Myself and many others treat our work like a business. There are Sex worker friendly accountants out there that help us do everything properly. To the CRA they don’t care what we’re doing so long as we pay our taxes one way or another.
As for the original question Mr. Uber Driver is asking. The yearly income varies tremendously between each individual provider. Many providers are struggling, many providers are successful. Most of us are making an average income. Don’t assume because we charge a certain amount that we are rich. Some see 2 clients/week some see 20. One week is busy the next is dead.
Lastly if your provider is making more than you don’t be jealous, be happy for her, she earned it. This industry isn’t always easy, there’s a lot of risk so a decent reward is certainly deserved!
I think that the SWers that are successful are not the outlier. These are the ones that pay taxes etc. so that they can do things like get a mortgage. A lot of the ones that just get by probably dont pay taxes. I am quite confident most dont make more money than I do but may have more freedom.My opinion is that you are in the minority of escort that operate the way you do. I think you'd be part of a small group of outlier in the statistic. That being said, I admire your conduct Tara
Majority of 20 something year olds don’t make contributions to RRSP or TFSA in all honesty. With that being said, I only started being financially smart once I got into this industry.My opinion is that you are in the minority of escort that operate the way you do. I think you'd be part of a small group of outlier in the statistic. That being said, I admire your conduct Tara
And it is smart thing to do: declare just enough so not to raise suspicion and just above the threshold so that not be eligible for any social assistance (and, hence, not to raise any questions). It would be very stupid to declare all the income though.This assumption is somewhat false. Where I’m sure many providers do not pay taxes, many (including myself) do.
I contribute to all the above you mentioned (except RRSP, but will soon) I also have to pay GST/HST. A lot of my earnings go to taxes just like yours do. I’m not sure how we would live our lives like normal citizens if we don’t pay taxes, we are normal people after all!
Most sex workers I know make around 15k-48k, anyone making above that is an outlier and doing more successfully than most.And it is smart thing to do: declare just enough so not to raise suspicion and just above the threshold so that not be eligible for any social assistance (and, hence, not to raise any questions). It would be very stupid to declare all the income though.
With regards to pay: My guess, relatively successful SP/MA trying to work full time (i.e., who do not raise the prices above the average level to pretend to be "exclusive", in her 20s, good looking, and with standard services) should get about $100K a year. Assuming she does a smart thing and declares $50K as income and pays $10K in taxes, it leaves her with $90K net, which corresponds to $150K pre-tax "normal" wage, which, my guess, is at par with most of "mature" clients here. Of cause, if SP wants to work part-time (by charging higher than normal rates) or if she provides below-average services, has below-average looks or above-average age, she will earn less. I am not sure if my numbers are correct, but if they are, I think, this is a fair pay for the job.
Of cause no way. For me, a full-time escort is someone who has 4 clients a day, 5 days a week, 44 weeks a year (that leaves 8 weeks for vacation/sick days, holidays, etc.). Assuming $110 per client (this is what Brass girls get assuming that they spent part of the remaining hours a day to do laundry instate of sitting in the lounge and paying cleaning fee), it is 96,800 (after all the costs since agency girls have none). Anyone making less than that are either doing it part-time (which does not necessary mean that they have another job, simply mean that they have more free time) or are in the wrong line of business. Working full-time for minimum wage 40 hours a week 48 weeks a year will give you $27K. Any SP who is making less that $70,000 a year and complaining about it do not deserve any respect: they are either do not work full-time and price themselves out of the market, or go indi and choose to have less work instead of working full-time for an agency, or do not have looks/skills for the job.No way. 15K is an average of $288 per week! I'd only believe that if the escort works part time (half a day a week lol), or maybe if she's REALLY unattractive.
Which is basically shows that they do not work full-time. They chose to be independent and fail at it. Go work for an agency and they will have $100K assuming they are good at what they do, If they cannot get 4 clients a day at the agency, it simply means that they are not good at their job, so, quit being an SP and go work somewhere else. Yes, there is competition in SP world, which means that unsuccessful SPs should quit, not to expect to work 1 hours a day. Or find a full-time job and treat their SPs job as it really is: a part time job.Like I said above, the industry is not what it used to be and most sex workers are struggling to bring in even 1-3 clients a week.
Basically they're working about the same as minimum wage work or similar to paycheque to paycheque.
I'd maybe put it at 60% poverty or working class, 30% middle class, 10% rich
You are so clueless, I have no words.Of cause no way. For me, a full-time escort is someone who has 4 clients a day, 5 days a week, 44 weeks a year (that leaves 8 weeks for vacation/sick days, holidays, etc.). Assuming $110 per client (this is what Brass girls get assuming that they spent part of the remaining hours a day to do laundry instate of sitting in the lounge and paying cleaning fee), it is 96,800 (after all the costs since agency girls have none). Anyone making less than that are either doing it part-time (which does not necessary mean that they have another job, simply mean that they have more free time) or are in the wrong line of business. Working full-time for minimum wage 40 hours a week 48 weeks a year will give you $27K. Any SP who is making less that $70,000 a year and complaining about it do not deserve any respect: they are either do not work full-time and price themselves out of the market, or go indi and choose to have less work instead of working full-time for an agency, or do not have looks/skills for the job.
Enlighten me. What is wrong with the assumption that a good-looking service-oriented young girl at a reputable agency can get 4 clients a day? If this assumption is wrong and she gets less clients, then her job is not full-time and she is paid less. So, at this point she need to decide if she wants to be a part-time SP/MA or a full-time cashier at Walmart. Full-time working girls get paid well (as they deserve), others - it is on them.You are so clueless, I have no words.
How in ur opinion can she maximize her profit?I will respectfully disagree and I don't think there's a point trying to convince each other. Struggling to bring 3 clients a week, to me, the escorts isn't doing the right things. Have a good day
I almost spit out my soup when I read ‘4 clients a day 5 days a week’!Of cause no way. For me, a full-time escort is someone who has 4 clients a day, 5 days a week, 44 weeks a year (that leaves 8 weeks for vacation/sick days, holidays, etc.). Assuming $110 per client (this is what Brass girls get assuming that they spent part of the remaining hours a day to do laundry instate of sitting in the lounge and paying cleaning fee), it is 96,800 (after all the costs since agency girls have none). Anyone making less than that are either doing it part-time (which does not necessary mean that they have another job, simply mean that they have more free time) or are in the wrong line of business. Working full-time for minimum wage 40 hours a week 48 weeks a year will give you $27K. Any SP who is making less that $70,000 a year and complaining about it do not deserve any respect: they are either do not work full-time and price themselves out of the market, or go indi and choose to have less work instead of working full-time for an agency, or do not have looks/skills for the job.