First, let me say, I'm not trying to ask for the ladies to lower their rates, just merely commenting on the economics of the hobby.

It seems not long ago that the average hour was 250, or 350 for the top ladies.  I'm perplexed how in these economic times prices have went to 350/400 an hour average (non BP) to 500/600 for top ladies.

I do quite well for myself (150K plus a year), but must admit, I a hard time swallowing more than 350 an hour.

So my curiosity is, what does the average hobbiest bring in?  Would appreciate others noting ranges.  Please feel free to use an alias for privacy.  This isn't a contest.

*My rates are $ 350
*if you Ter whitelist $300
*and if you are repeat client ,more the (6 time a year) is $260

Same here girl

Nikoletta when you say 350 if whitelist do you mean clients who you have whitelisted or clients who anyone may have whitelisted?

Between 650 and 750 depending on the price of oil and civil unrest in oil producing countries. Often times I get better rates as I like to take mine on trips, say a weekend at Atlantis for example.

The number of high quality ladies are down compared to a few years ago. Also there seem to be more hobbyists who are willing to pay those prices for the high quality ladies. They will not even look at BP.

The income one makes is only one of many factors.

If you are single and have no children, etc; once can make $60K and hobby regularly.

I used to see Angelina at Desireable companions at her old rate of $300.  I stopped when she raised her rate to $400.  She became a lot easier to book when she did change her rate--that I am almost sure of.

The reason I think the rates have climbed for a few is that the economy isn't really hitting those who hobby, to the same degree as the general population.

AND that SEX SELLS

Also in additional to 6 figure salaries, many hobbyists get bonus on a regular basis if they are working for Dod contractors, others investment income, some have children who have full paid college scholarships, others have wives that work full time, others have retirement income from government agency and they are working as a contractor, etc.

People with the right skill sets the incomes have gone way up. If you are in the inner circle working at a government contract the floor is $150,000 per year  - $500,000/year and up. Beltway bandit company executives make mega bucks.

Lets not forget the sports teams, doctors, lawyers, business owners, all the government folks in the GS14 and GS15 ranks. Also folks with IT skills are making big bucks, especially those with clearances, certifications, and skills in high demand (java, cloud computing, etc).  The floor is around $120,000 for the IT folks with right skills, clearances,  and certifications.

When you look at rents and the cost of living in the region, $100,000 a year is not much like it was in 2000. Many are paying at $1500/month for rent or $3000 or more for mortgages.

......way too much time on this site.  New toy and all, but why fight it.......

Risks from the provider's perspective, not that I have not seen this covered many times:  Violence, STDs, LE, personal reputation, emotional risk of various types as well without a doubt.  When I jumped into this hobby about a year ago, I figured a blow job from the nightmare of a chick on the corner was $50, ya know?  

Maybe that is still true, but regardless what I found was that I can fulfill a fantasy for $300 which is way more than I ever expected of this.  I followed up that experience with, you know, a blow job for $100.  The women charging $300 or $800 an hour is offering a different experience than the one charging $100.  I rent a car when I go away on business, generally $50/day right?  I vacationed in Italy a few years ago and I rented a Ferrari F430 Scuderia in the town where they are built, and paid $120 to tear around town for 20 minutes.  It was the better value of the two to me, again it is the level of the emotional  and physical experience that you are paying for.

I have one "go-to" girl at this point, $150 for a half hour GFE diversion and she provides everything I need physically and emotionally except the occasional trip to the islands that I like to take.  Would like to find one or two more along those same line who offer that last piece as diversity.  I also say one of TERs more popular providers two weeks ago, she was more expensive and as I wrote in her review, she had a face the likes of which I have only seen maybe a half dozen times anywhere in the world.  And I got to make love to her.  No, really, I got to make love to her.     That was the Ferrari rental and it is not meant to be an every day or necessarily every month thing.  

All of these women presumably have the objective of charging $500 and hour, booking two- 2 hour gigs a week, clearing 100K a year in cash.  I have yet to speak to one who doesn't say "I am hoping to develop a small, exclusive clientele list".  More power to each and every one of them says I.  I have another ride in another Ferrari booked for this week and I can't wait.  I wasn't looking for that experience this week, but she posted a pic in the daily message board postings for "themed pics" that just blew me away and that is how this works for me, much as that Ferrari was parked where I couldn't miss it.  If the women is extraordinarily beautiful (and of course this is open to interpretation for each of us) and she puts herself in front of me, I am happy to take the keys for the exotic ride once in a while and I consider it a bargain.  

I mentioned that I got to make love to one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen, right?  

IMO these ladies are coming to this area because there's a bigger pool of hobbiest and
the money is here. Hey I'm all wright with the 300-400 range but the 500-600 a little steep
for an HR+ Tip,but if you stay longer it cost you more but the cost per HR goes down.
To me it seem like the 1HR hobbiest is penalized for not staying longer.

Any where you see a lot many providers they are near goverment facilities.

$300 for customers who have white list!

Or wife so expenses are low.

I would not pay more than $500 an hour for an escort.not worth it because you are not guaranteed anything to warrant it

....Agreed I have seen an increase in ladies advertising above the area (DMV) norm of $300 - $350 to say $400 - $500.

Gas, hotel, Airline tickets, etc are going up for them just like the rest us.  Hence, they obviously need to cover their costs as they see fit.  However, there are still enough $250 - $350 providers around, and who will always be around, that I primarily rely on.  And if you've been doing this awhile and have your regulars in your rotation then your cost stay pretty much the same.

I see one of the primary impacts are the traveling providers.  The word is out that the DC area is a stable economy and hobbyist continue to hobby.  However, some of the travelers bring, say, West Coast and the Las Vegas mentality to DC.  I saw a lady in Vegas who I was willing to pay above DC rates, but not standard overly inflated LV rates, for an extended dinner session.  Given I was in LV and wanted a dinner partner I went with it.  Was it worth it for the environment, Yes.  Was it worth it for the sex, No.

Said provider traveled to DC and we made contact.  She wanted to arrange a meeting.  She told me her rate would be the same as in LV.  I said I could not pay that price when I have plenty of locals rates $200 - $300 cheaper.  I did not relent and we did not meet.  This has happened "thrice" now.  She was, for lack of a better term, shocked that I would not relent and went through all the marketing moves...."I'm worth it, I have to cover my costs, etc, etc,"

However, supply and demand along with me being on my home turf I could in no way pay well above my local market for a session that would not amount to a better experience than one with my $250 provider in my regular rotation.

Interesting discussion.  If hobbyist are only looking for a "get in, get off, and get out" then you'll pay premium.  I've found what another person suggested.  You get the most for you buck if you travel with a companion.  I recently spent a weekend with a top provider that only set my back 2K.  But it takes a lot of hobbying to find someone that you want to spend some time with and who will spend time with you.  Classy women enjoy being treated well and will truly enjoy the time spent with you.  Anyhow, you might want to give it a try.  Find someone you like that you have seen several times.  And just because they say 1.5K for an overnight doesn't mean you can't make an offer.   I've travelled with four different ladies and had a blast every time.  Just make sure it is the right person.

I do a fair amount of matrimonial law (divorce work) as an expert witness in court.

I ask my male clients, "what's the difference between sex for money and sex for love"?

The answer, "sex for love" is always much more expensive.

Take a man married for 5-years, having sex 3-times a week with his spouse - that's about 750 encounters. Consider at $300 per/encounter - his breakeven point in his Divorce is $225,000 - most men suffer more damage than that in asset division/support/legal fees, etc. So do the math, which way really makes
more economic sense for you?