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Butlers in the buff salary and earnings

The money you make depends on only 2 things.

Is it really that hard?

And can any good looking guy make it as a buff butler?

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So, you’re thinking of becoming a butler in the buff – and now you’re here wanting to know how much they make.

A buff butler salary might not surprise you – after all who wouldn’t pay to have a muscular man serving them drinks in a skimpy outfit.

Then there’s the tips!

Butlers in the buff earn great money for a night serving at a party.

Once you know what it is you are doing (and how to do it) you can make some serious money being a buff butler.

Join the many buff butlers across the UK earning a great salary – an continue reading…

Buff butler earning or salary?

A buff butler can earn a huge wage for one party but what about a salary and is it something they can do more often.

For some buff butlers one party a month works for them – its good money for the chance to do something different.

For some though – they want to do it a full-time job and get a salary out of it.

Both ways are possible and its your choice what’s best for you. Some start out doing it as a favour and then end up doing it so much that they are able to quit their boring jobs.


What’s a buff butler and what do they do

Everyone knows what a buff butler is and what they do – but not everyone knows that a there’s more.

Butlers in the buff are more than handsome butlers showing off their attractive torsos and tans at a rowdy hen do.

They get involved in the party and help to make it a success by offering a range of services.

They are available for many types of events and can serve at your party in any outfit that’s suits the theme.


Types of buff butlers

There are different types of butlers in the buff available for whatever event you are planning.

Some clients want a classier buff butler whilst others want a hunky butler that’s all about the muscle, tan and teeth.

Then some buff butlers only serve at birthday parties and NEVER go near hen parties. Whilst other party butlers will only do private vents.

Some won’t consider wearing the many different outfits you can get for butlers in the buff.

Because there many types of buff butlers the variety of gigs you can get increases.

It’s got to be better than just serving at hen parties, right?


Hunky butlers earn more

The buff butler industry is aimed at the attractiveness of butlers and the demand for them at different events.

Although no longer just a novelty, hunky butlers will earn more because they get booked more.

Demand for party butlers is increasing – but demand for hunky butler has always been there.


Which type of buff butler earns the most?

Find out at the bottom

Cleaning butlers earn even more

Buff butlers that offer cleaning (whether thats topless cleaning or fully naked cleaning) often earn more that a buff butler serving at a party - and for obvious reasons.

With naked cleaning butlers earning the most, there a reason many buff butlers are offering a range of services for their customers.





Hen party buff butler earnings

Some butlers in the buff say that hen parties are their biggest earners. With the price that organisers are willing to pay for a buff butler along with the generous tips then that’s probably true.

A hen party butler can earn anywhere from £15 to £50 per hour – even more if the hen party can find that butlers that want.

Being a hen party butler does have a downside and that is – peak hen party season is April – September and this leave a few months of the year when demand and bookings are very low (and so are your earnings).

That’s why buff butlers are NEVER just hen party butlers. They diversify their service and are willing to serve at other events and parties.


Birthday party buff butler earnings

Demand and bookings for birthday party butlers is contacts throughout the year since birthdays are spread across the year.

A summer birthday party will mean serving outside, which means you can request more money for.

A butler for a birthday party can earn good money, although tipping the butler is less common.

You can also earn more at a birthday party if you are able to do things other than serve food and drinks – such as party tricks and games, mix drinks and cocktails.


Naked butler cleaners earn more

Buff butlers who offer naked cleaning earn more than any other type of buff butlers since clients are willing to pay more for a more intimate service than a hen or birthday party.

Naked butlers don't have to clean and instead can serve like a standard buff butler - just totally nude.





Costs to become buff butler

The costs of starting and becoming a buff butler are low.

There’s no massive set up fee like any other business or service you want to create.

The cost of getting your different buff butler outfits will be the only one you have to make to become a buff butler.

The second cost is time – its takes time to build up your reputation, time to get out there and promote yourself.


Buff butler outfit costs

There are so many different types of buff butler outfits available. Having a range of outfit means you are more appealing to potential clients. It shows that you are willing to serving wearing almost anything.

So having many butler outfits is one way to make sure you get booked and earn great money from doing something that you enjoy.

The cost of getting a buff butler outfit is less than an hour serving. You’ll make your money back in no time. It’s a cost that pays you back time and time again in earnings.


Promoting yourself

With adverts, website, social media and business card /leaflets there are many ways to promote your butler in the buff service.

Don’t forget that word of mouth is still the best form of promotion. When attending and serving parties another guest will be impress.

That’s your chance to leave a business card. Impressed people with tell their friends and have you at the top of their minds when they want a butler in the buff at their party.


Travel costs

With demand across the UK for buff butlers increasing and the needs for party butlers that are willing to travel this represents another cost.

Butler willing to travel are able to earn more money because the clients really want them for their looks and skills. A good reputation and attractive are in particular demand meaning earning potentials are high.

So those willing to travel are at a big advantage. Just remember to put travel costs into your fees.

Many clients are happy to pay travel costs for the right buff butler so it’s a cost that may or may not have an impact on your earnings.





Tips to earn more money being a buff butler

There are some things you can do to earn more money being a buff party butler. Follow some of them or all of them:


Diversify

If you have in your mind that you only want to do hen parties that’s ok. Most buff butlers started out this way. But at some point, you want to spread out and offer services to other types of events.

You also need to diversity you buff butler uniform range – having just a basic outfit will not do in an increasingly competitive industry.

There so many butlers in the buff out there willing to wear a range of outfit to satisfy clients and look the part at their party.

There are also ways to earn more by being flexible about what you can offer - some buff butlers are willing to offer buff butler cleaning services, while others are willing to go further and offer naked cleaning butler services.

Being a naked buff butler is one way to get extra icome when the hen party season dies down.


Upskill

For some buff butlers they are what they are. They are hired for their muscular looks and are willing to serve drinks and food only.

That’s good for them and they can continue to do what works for them.

But other hunky butlers many want to earn more and in order to do this they need to offer more.

Some buff butlers learn to mix drinks and cocktails, or they learn to juggle or learn the names of fancy wines. They do whatever they can to bring a skill to the party.


More pictures

It goes without saying that we live in a world driven by visual stimulation and imagery.

So having only a few images of your adverts, socials and other materials is not good enough.

Having a range of images in different outfits and doing different things will show clients what you are capable of.


Socials

Share as much as you can on your personal social accounts – and link them back you any websites you have and adverts.

While socials are a good way to promote, you need to show clients that you are professional and serious about it. Anyone can have a social account but not many have a website, adverts and business cards.

Should have all of these where you link and cross promote as much as possible.


Word of mouth

Still the best type of promotion – and it’s free when people spread the word for you.

When you’re good at what you do and impress people, they tell others without any doubt.

Don’t forget to ask people to recommend you. Don’t ask then you don’t get.


Leaflets, flyers and business cards

Buff butlers often forget this promotion tactics. It can seriously boost your bookings and earnings.

With some much stuff online people become blind to promotional content as they scroll and click.

Flyers, leaflets and business work more than ever for this reason.

Handing out business cards to interested guests at the end of a party and leaving leaflets in places are just some ways of promoting your buff butler services.

Remember to make them look professional – because you are professional and want to come across that way.




FAQs: What other buff butlers have asked about their salary and earnings

How can I earn money as a buff butler?

It requires a little preparation and planning but it’s easier than you think – you just need to think about what it is you want to provide. What butler service you will do.

Next you need to get the outfit and then promote yourself. Read “how to become a butler in the buff” and get started today.


Can work part-time as a buff butler?

Yes. Being a buff butler means you can earn a part-time salary.

It’s a flexible choice. You don’t event have to do it part time – it can be a once-a-month thing or whenever you feel like it.


Can I work full-time as a buff butler?

Yes. You’re in charge of what you do because its your service.

There are many buff butlers working full-time.




More questions can be found on the general FAQs page.