what is paper route money

A paper route is a job that involves delivering newspapers or other publications to customers houses. The pay scale for a paper route varies depending on the newspaper and the number of stops they have. According to Payscale, paper route jobs average around $10 an hour, but hourly wages can be anywhere between $6.95 to $17.70. However, according to ZipRecruiter, as of September 2023, the average annual pay for a paper route in the United States is $50,825 a year. In reality, the amount of money you can make from a paper route is lower than what is advertised. For example, a monthly paper route that delivers once a week only pays $9 a month. Similarly, a "big time" newspaper route that claims you can make up to $800 a month only pays between $400 - $450 a month, and you only make $800 if you have two routes. The pay for a paper route is contingent on the number of stops they accomplish, and paper couriers tend to be self-employed.