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Wizarding World Salary Guide
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SALARY GUIDELINES

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As well as the breakdowns that can be found in both the Ministry of Magic and St. Mungo's Hospital For Magical Maladies And Injuries, here is a more general salary guide to give you an idea of what your character would be earning and their standard of living within the wizarding world. The lists below are by no means exhaustive, and are only base salaries that do not take into account any bonuses earned through your characters' diligent work in their careers.

If you'd like to see a job title added to this list, please PM Dorian Montreaux with the following details. New jobs may include jobs unique to your character, but must be reasonable in nature. Admins reserve the right to adjust salary info provided in keeping with the current wizarding economy that is currently well balanced.

New Job and Salary Information
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A BRIEF GUIDE TO THE ECONOMY

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When creating this magical economy, a few things were taken into consideration, such as adjustments needed for the inflation of the British Pound, making it more in line with the value of the 1920s (over time this will be adjusted with the changing times), as well as a more realistic conversation rate between galleons and pounds/dollars.

As such, jobs are salaried along the line of what they would've been paid in this period of time then converted into their galleon equivalent.

Here is a brief breakdown.


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MINIMUM WAGE (~130ʛ/year)

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Daily: 9–10 sickles
Weekly: 2.5–3ʛ
Yearly: ~130ʛ
Profile: Entry-level, part-time, or unskilled labour.

OccupationExample Duties
Shop AssistantRestocking shelves, running till, cleaning shopfronts.
Junior Ministry ClerkFiling, delivering memos, copying reports.
Owlery AttendantFeeding, cleaning, managing post owls.
Street PerformerMagical busking for tips in public areas.
Quidditch Stadium UsherTicket taking, seating guidance.
Groundskeeper’s ApprenticeAssisting senior staff at Hogwarts or public spaces.
Ingredient Forager (Unskilled)Gathering basic potion components.



LOWER-MIDDLE CLASS (~250–350ʛ/year)

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Daily: ~1ʛ
Weekly: 5–7ʛ
Yearly: ~250–350ʛ
Profile: Semi-skilled roles or jobs with some training; sustainable but modest lifestyle.

OccupationExample Duties
Owl Post CourierDelivering magical letters and parcels, often long-distance.
Junior Potion BrewerAssisting in potion production, following recipes.
Library Assistant (Hogwarts or Public)Managing magical archives and lending systems.
Magical Creature Handler (Basic)Feeding and caring for low-danger species.
Wand Shop AssistantPolishing, boxing, and organising wand inventory.
Reporter for Local Magical PaperCovering minor events or community news.
Maintenance WorkerMagical plumbing, roof repairs, mending enchanted fixtures.



MIDDLE-CLASS (~500ʛ/year)

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Daily: 1.5–2ʛ
Weekly: 7–10ʛ
Yearly: ~500ʛ
Profile: Skilled professionals; steady pay and some savings potential.

OccupationExample Duties
Hogwarts ProfessorTeaching classes, supervising clubs.
Ministry Department ClerkProcessing paperwork, issuing licenses.
Auror TraineeField exercises and investigations under supervision.
Healer-in-TrainingRotations at St. Mungo’s wards.
Quidditch Reserve PlayerCompeting in minor matches, training.
Research Assistant (Spell or Potion)Assisting senior academics or inventors.
Junior MagizoologistHandling magical creatures under direction.



UPPER-MIDDLE CLASS (~750–950ʛ/year)

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Daily: 2.5–3.5ʛ
Weekly: 12–18ʛ
Yearly: 750–950ʛ
Profile: Experienced professionals, senior staff, or mid-level leadership.

OccupationExample Duties
Senior Ministry Official (Non-Head)Managing sub-divisions or specialist teams.
Senior Hogwarts Professor / Head of HouseDepartment-level leadership.
Professional Curse-Breaker (Domestic)Breaking enchantments and wards.
Specialist Creature HealerTreating rare magical species.
Magical Law Barrister (private)Representing clients in wizarding court.
Wandcraft SpecialistDesigning custom-ordered wands.
Senior ReporterCovering national or investigative stories.
Quidditch First-Team PlayerCompeting in major matches, mid-tier fame.



UPPER CLASS (1000–2500+ʛ/year)

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Daily: 3–10ʛ
Weekly: 15–50ʛ
Yearly: 1000–2500+ʛ
Profile: Senior leaders, high-demand specialists, celebrity professionals.

OccupationExample Duties
Senior Auror / Department HeadLeading investigations, managing entire divisions.
Minister of MagicOverseeing wizarding governance.
UnspeakableClassified magical research.
International Trade DirectorManaging high-value magical goods trade.
Celebrity Quidditch PlayerNational fame, sponsorship deals.
Chief Warlock of WizengamotLeading high court cases.
Master Spell InventorCreating and patenting new magic.
Noted Magical ArtistSelling enchanted works for high sums.
Head Healer of St. Mungo’sManaging all hospital operations.