Ziprecruiter's figures range from $11,000 to $401,500, with an annual model salary of $92,000 in the United States. According to Indeed, the average hourly model salary is $23.43, though their figures do include adult modeling jobs, which may skew the number higher.

• Magazine, newspaper, and brochure advertisements : New and experienced models can earn $125-$175 per hour, with a two-hour minimum for all jobs. Commercial models in smaller markets can earn between $25 and $75 per hour.

• Half-day vs. full-day bookings : Typically, a model will earn $500 for a half-day (four hours) booking, or $1,000 for a full-day booking (eight hours).

• Editorials models : You frequently work with world-renowned designers to showcase new product lines, single items, and accessories. As a result, editorial modeling is among the most selective and difficult to venture into. When shooting an editorial, you can expect to make between $200 and $500 per day, according to Tom La Sala, an agent at Bella Models in New York.

If the company requests exclusivity from the commercial model, they can only work for that company itself with an exclusive contract. Nowadays, models who are free agents can also work as freelancers to provide their services by project or contract. And thanks to the high demand of the industry, it is not uncommon for a freelance model to earn a $3,000-$10,000 bonus for up to three years of use.