# How much do touring musicians make?

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**Created:** [May 19, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-touring-musicians-make/720386 "2015-05-19T21:18:09Z")\
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I assume it varies based on who they tour with. I figure Taylor Swift pays pretty well for her drummer, bass player, etc. Somebody with just 1 hit probably doesn’t pay very much.

Also are they paid by the show, or a weekly or monthly rate?