How much do dancers make?
This can vary greatly depending on the location, club, and physical attributes and mental attitude of the dancer. How much the dancer actually takes home (net) from what she makes (gross) is also affected by the tipout to the club (which varies from nothing to $130+). Typically, an average dancer at a small to medium topless club will average $50 – $200 net. The average nude dancer will net about $150 – $400 depending on the type of club. If the club does not emphasize private or laps, the amount will be on the lower side. In clubs where all the money is made via laps, the numbers can be much higher. A good looking but nasty dancer who can hustle drinks, and laps all night can average $300 – $600 net. But keep in mind that few dancers work more than 3 to 4 days a week, if even that. Many dancers experience dancer burnout and cannot work for weeks at a time. They will often take very expensive vacations to recharge their batteries. Also, there are expenses (e.g., costumes, tanning, make
