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Pro-GM Costs and Income Survey 1
This survey is being conducted by The Professional Gamemaster Society, and is for Professional RPG Gamemasters to get a feel for costs and Pro-GMing income.
https://ProfessionalGamemasterSociety.com
1.
I support myself as a Professional Gamemaster.
Yes, I fully support myself with my Pro-GMing Income, and I'm doing very well.
Yes, I partially support myself with my Pro-Gming Income, and I'm doing pretty well.
Yes, but I'm barely making any money at it.
Nope, not yet.
Nope, not ever.
2.
I host my professional games...
Online
In a public space (like in a library or community center)
In a private space (like my home)
Play by Post
3.
I have an average number of players per game
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10+
4.
Average Hours Per Game
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
5.
Average Price I charge per Player Per Game
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
$40
$45
$50+
6.
I spend this many hours of Prep Time per Game Session on average
Less than 1 hour
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
6 hours
7 hours
8 hours
9 hours
10+ hours
7.
I spend this much money to host each game.
$0 - I don't spend any money for my game hosting
$1 to $5
$6 to $10
$11 to $15
$16 to $20
$21 to $30
$31 to $40
$41 or more
8.
I made this much money before taxes as a Pro-GM in 2022
$0
$1 to $100
$101 to $500
$501 to $1000
$1001 to $10,000
$10,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $75,000
$75,001 to $100,000
$100,001 to $125,000
$125,001 to $200,000
$200,001 or more
9.
I made this much money before taxes as a Pro-GM in 2023
$0
$1 to $100
$101 to $500
$501 to $1000
$1001 to $10,000
$10,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $75,000
$75,001 to $100,000
$100,001 to $125,000
$125,001 to $200,000
$200,001 or more