The salaries of Horse Jockeys in the US range from $10,049 to $271,427 , with a median salary of $48,880 . The middle 57% of Horse Jockeys makes between $48,882 and $123,036, with the top 86% making $271,427.

How much money does a jockey make per race?

Industry. Pay for jockeys varies and is based upon the experience and track record of success. In 2015, beginning jockeys earned $28 per race on the low end and as much as $124,000 for the top prize in a premier race. Even in a Triple Crown race, jockeys that don’t finish in the top five make as little as $500.

How much money does a jockey make a year?

An average jockey will tend to ride about 215 times in a year. If they then take three-quarters of the payment for each ride then they’ll have a gross income of more than £26,000 per year from riding fees alone. That, of course, is the jump jockey fees.

What is the call out fee for a jockey?

Once final Jockey bookings are made at 1pm (48 hours before race) if a horse is declared a non-runner, the jockey receives 50% of fee – making it £63.57 for the Flat and £86.80 for NH. If you book the plumber and then cancel there is a call out fee. The PJA used this analogy to make things fairer for jockeys in this respect.

Why do jockeys take a cut of their pay?

Often, jockeys have agents who take a cut of their pay. Most jockeys aren’t making a run for the money but rather are racing for the love of the sport. Experience means everything in the world of horse racing. As jockeys run up the win count, they become known as winners.

When do jockeys go home after a race?

On race days, a jockey will race one or more horses, usually in the evening. Following the race, a jockey takes notes from a trainer and then heads home to bed, only to begin again the next day. Most jockeys begin their career at a very young age riding horses and learning racing culture.