Do models get paid well? Sometimes spectacularly, often not—editorial and runway can be low‑paid or “for the portfolio,” while commercial work and campaigns pick up the tab.
In Australia, day rates can range from a few hundred to many thousands of AUD depending on experience, client, and usage (your face on a billboard beats a one‑off catalogue every time). Agencies take a cut, and costs like travel, grooming, and marketing nibble the leftovers, so the big number isn’t all take‑home. The consistent earners treat it like a business: steady commercial bookings, solid usage fees, and contracts that work even when the phone doesn’t.
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