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Income & Earnings References
Sources for trivia host income figures and side hustle comparisons cited on brainflood.com. All data accessed March 2026.
Trivia Host Earnings
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How to Become a Trivia Host and Get Paid for It
The Penny Hoarder — thepennyhoarder.com
Reports that trivia hosts working for national chains like Geeks Who Drink earn around $50–75 per show (approximately 2–2.5 hours), while independent hosts who run their own shows can earn $150–250+ per night depending on their market and experience. Also notes that hosts at some companies receive a bar tab ($25+) in addition to their fee.
Accessed: March 2026
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Trivia Host Salaries
Glassdoor — glassdoor.com
Glassdoor reports an average trivia host salary of $52,634/year ($25/hr), with the 25th–75th percentile range of $41,513–$67,044/year. Note: these figures are extrapolated full-time equivalents and do not reflect the part-time nature of most trivia hosting work. Geeks Who Drink hosts average $45,401/year; Sporcle hosts report $18–25/hr.
Accessed: March 2026
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Private Events & Corporate Trivia Pricing
Sporcle Events — sporcle.com
Sporcle's published corporate/private event pricing: in-person events for organizations start at $499 (up to 60 people), $599 (61–125 people), and $799 (126–250 people). Individual in-person events start at $375. Virtual events range from $249–$399. These are company rates — independent hosts using their own platform set their own pricing.
Accessed: March 2026
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TriviaHub Live — Pricing
TriviaHub — triviahublive.io
TriviaHub charges $749+ for in-person hosted corporate events and $249+ for virtual hosted events. These are company-operated prices that include the host, questions, and technology.
Accessed: March 2026
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The Economics of Trivia Night
Priceonomics — priceonomics.com
Trivia companies typically charge venues $150–200 per event. Venues report significant revenue increases on trivia nights — the entertainment drives foot traffic, longer stays, and higher per-customer spend. The host is typically paid $50–75 of the fee; the rest goes to the trivia company.
Accessed: March 2026
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Host Trivia Nights as a Side Hustle
ProfitDuel — profitduel.com
Professional independent hosts earn $150–500+ per event. Most hosts work 1–3 nights per week as a side hustle. Hosting requires 2–3 hours on-site per gig plus preparation time that varies based on whether questions are self-written or provided by a platform.
Accessed: March 2026
Gig Economy & Side Hustle Comparisons
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How Much Do Uber Drivers Make in 2025?
Gridwise — gridwise.io
Gridwise reports Uber drivers earn an average of $23.33/hour gross and approximately $513/week. These figures are before vehicle expenses (gas, maintenance, depreciation, insurance). After expenses, effective hourly earnings are typically $15–25/hour depending on market and driving patterns.
Accessed: March 2026
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Driver Earnings & Net Pay Report
Lyft Blog — lyft.com
Lyft's own earnings report shows drivers earned $30.68/hour gross per engaged hour (including tips and bonuses). After marginal expenses of $7.02/hour, net earnings were $23.46/hour per engaged hour. Note: "engaged hours" only counts time actively driving passengers — total hours worked (including waiting) are higher, lowering the effective rate.
Accessed: March 2026
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Occupational Outlook: Bartenders
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — bls.gov
BLS reports a median hourly wage of $16.12 for bartenders (May 2024), with the bottom 10% earning $9.58/hour and the top 10% earning $34.58/hour. Note: BLS figures include reported tips but significantly undercount actual tip income. Industry sources like GetTips.com estimate total compensation including tips at $25–35/hour for experienced bartenders, with average daily tips of $150.
Accessed: March 2026
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Private Tutoring Rates in the U.S. (2025)
KapDec — kapdec.com
K–12 core subject tutoring rates: $27–55/hour online, $35–68/hour in-person. Test prep (SAT/ACT): $80–110/hour. College-level tutoring ranges from $60–110/hour. Rates vary by subject, experience, and geography.
Accessed: March 2026
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How Much Do DoorDash Drivers Make?
Gridwise — gridwise.io
Gridwise reports DoorDash drivers earn an average of $12.23/hour gross (including idle time between deliveries) and approximately $240/week. Net earnings after vehicle expenses are estimated at $7–15/hour effective, depending on market density and order volume.
Accessed: March 2026
Disclaimer: The income figures on brainflood.com are illustrative examples based on industry data, not guarantees of earnings. Actual income varies significantly by market, venue, crowd size, experience level, and individual effort. Trivia host earnings cited represent independent hosts who manage their own business and venue relationships — hosts working for trivia companies typically earn less ($50–75/show). Corporate event pricing reflects what trivia companies and independent professionals charge; actual rates depend on event size, customization, and market. Side hustle comparison figures represent national averages from the cited sources and may differ based on location and individual circumstances.