How much do cartoonists get paid?
A. The term “starving artist” exists for a reason. Sadly, with the declining circulation of newspapers and the increasing expectation of free content on the Internet the possibilities of earning a livable income from cartooning these days is very slim. If you are entering the cartoon arena with the sole intention of making money you will surely fail. Even a newly syndicated print cartoonist won’t make much money for at least a couple of years. That said, many web cartoonists successfully supplement their income by selling self-published books, advertising on their web sites, selling original art and merchandising. Some comic strip artists also work as freelance illustrators.
