Knowing what to charge as a male escort isn’t always simple. Like any goods or services, the optimal value is a combination of many different factors, some of which are in your control and some of which aren’t.
The purpose of this article isn’t to tell you what you should charge. Instead we’re aiming to give you an overview of what to consider and a framework you can follow to set your price.
If you still have any unanswered questions, then don’t worry. Part of the service we offer at TMEA is advice and guidance on matters like this. Once you sign up you’ll be in direct contact with your profile manager, who’ll be able to discuss the specifics of your profile via email.
The Basics
Most escorts charge an hourly rate with discounts after the first hour, encouraging clients to pay for more time.
It’s also common to charge an overnight rate for a fixed period of 8-12 hours. This is mostly for simplicity, but overnight rates usually work out to better per-hour value for the client, encouraging them to spend more money.
We don’t always recommend advertising your rates up front, as this can hurt your negotiating position. Instead, we’d strongly recommend displaying your rates as ‘On request’ until the client reaches out. You don’t want them judging you purely on price.
Below you’ll find some example figures showing common rates within the industry.
| First Hour | Second Hour | Third Hour | Overnight Rate | |
| Starting out | 150 | 135 | 115 | 700 (58ph) |
| Experienced | 300 | 270 | 260 | 1500 (125ph) |
| Premium Escort | 400+ | 360 | 340 | 2000 (167ph) |
WARNING:
All expenses, such as travel and meal costs should be covered by the client on top of your hourly rate. Travel expenses must be covered up front. You should never be left out of pocket.
Deciding Your Minimum
Of course, there’s more to setting your rates than just copying other people. Every escort is different and, when writing your profile, there’s good reason to think carefully about the details of what you charge and why.
Start by asking this simple question: What’s the lowest amount of money you’d be willing to earn?
Now, we’re not saying you have to advertise this number. After all, the first rule of good negotiation is to never lowball. The point of deciding your minimum is so that you know where to draw a line in the sand. It may sound blunt, but anyone who can’t pay your minimum isn’t worth your time.
As with any business, you’ll always find people looking to pay you a lot less than your worth. Having an absolute minimum and rigidly sticking to it helps simplify decisions while steering clear of the dreaded ‘race to the bottom’.
While there are no strict rules, it’s never a good idea to set the bar too low for yourself. Escorting is hard work – even for those who love it – and no matter your intentions, low rates almost always lead to poor results. In our experience, minimum wage escorts don’t stick around that long.
Negotiating With Clients
Just as every escort is different, so is every client. Clients have different expectations, different financial situations, and different reasons for approaching you in the first place.
Attending a high profile function is not the same as sharing a romantic meal. They’re different experiences, demanding different amounts of your energy. It’s only reasonable to quote different rates.
Similarly, sometimes a client might ask you to do something you’re not enthusiastic about. While you can, of course, refuse, you also have the option to quote a higher price, making the extra effort more worthwhile to you.
This is the other big reason to keep your rates private. It’s fairly normal to raise your rates for returning clients. After all, they know what they’re getting now, and they like it, so there’s less need to entice them in. The problem is that if you’re seen to be advertising a lower rate, it can lead to awkward situations, but then again, if you’re advertising a higher rate, then you may scare off first-timers.
Lastly, it’s worth noting that you may click more with some clients than others. It’s easy to imagine a sense of professional detachment but the truth is that escorting is a very personal service. If you enjoy the company of a client then you might choose to charge them less, encouraging them to seek your company more often. Likewise, if you find a client difficult, you can raise the price.
If there’s one thing we can’t stress enough it’s that this is your choice. You choose what you’re willing to charge and they choose what they’re willing to pay. Ultimately, as long as you’re both happy with the arrangement, then that’s all that matters.