9. The Average Musician Makes $23 For Every $1,000 In Music Sold
When it comes to selling music, it’s the record label and distributors that take the largest share of the profit. From a $1,000 sale, the label is expected to take on average at least $630 whilst the distributors take $230. This leaves $140 to the band, which will often include not only the artist, but also the producer, managers and lawyers. Based on this breakdown of how $1,000 would typically be distributed, it’s easy to see why artists often complain about how little they earn from the music they spend countless hours writing, rehearsing, recording and performing.
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