How much do lobbyists make?

Bout tree fiddy

Nothing. Every time I stand in a lobby, I get thrown out.

1. I have no desire to be one.

2. What about the ones who have zero legislative experience?

3. The ones who just "became" one out of nowhere after doing something completely different right out of college?

This is an obviously nonspecific question. Its like saying how much do baseball players make?

Well those that aren't professional make little.
Those that are professional usually make little.
That that play in the majors make more.
Those that play in the majors and are successful make a ton.

I imagine that is like lobbyists. Many make little to nothing. Then there are different levels of lobbyists. Local lobbyists don't do great. But they don't do it full time. State level people make more. Those on the national level make even more. Those few who are successful can make a ton.

Its public record. I worked for a lobby group for a bit, and it's required to list as a public record.

Depends. I know some oil guys who make 200k-300k. I know a lady who owns a lobby firm representing various groups and she makes over a million a year. It depends on the client and how many clients you have.

"Consultant"

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Too much. Lobbyists are a part of what is killing this country.

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Not really. The politicians who grant them their wishes are the ones that are killing the country. Unfortunately, many think that bringing more money to DC is the answer to the problem. To lobbyists, its like ringing the dinner bell. They'll descend on the capital in droves.

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2. What about the ones who have zero legislative experience?

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Industry experience is much more important. Unions are big lobbyists here in JNU, most of them came up through the ranks.