Santa Clauses earn the most on average: The five best Christmas jobs
Created: 11/21/2022, 7:30 am
By: Carina Blumenroth
The Christmas season is approaching, which means that some seasonal jobs will be given out again.
You can, among other things, earn money as Santa Claus.
If you have time just before Christmas and would like to earn some extra money, you can do this with seasonal jobs.
Such opportunities are often available to students who want to earn money on weekends or other days off, for example.
The Christmas jobs are usually popular and the positions in the companies are sometimes filled quickly, so interested parties should apply early.
But how lucrative are the seasonal jobs actually?
Christmas Jobs: Sellers at the Christmas Market
Earn money as Santa?
It's not impossible, that's possible with seasonal jobs.
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The Christmas markets are gradually opening again in many German cities.
Booths with mulled wine, crepes, tea lights, Christmas balls and a number of other things for people to enjoy.
In order to offer this, those responsible naturally need staff – interested parties can earn an average of 13.66 euros per hour from sales at the Christmas market, as
Jobvalley
has determined.
Incidentally, tips can also be included in some booths.
Christmas deliveries - seasonal jobs
If you have a driver's license and a car, you can earn some extra money with delivery trips.
An advantage?
Most of the time they are on their own and only meet other people at the respective stations.
In this area you can earn around 13.84 euros per hour.
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Working in gastronomy at Christmas time?
Because of the corona pandemic, many jobs in the catering industry, especially for students, have been lost.
Things are different again now - bars, cafés and restaurants are now open again and some are looking for staff especially at Christmas time.
If you want to mix cocktails or serve in the restaurant, you can earn an average of 13.88 euros per hour.
You can also expect a tip here.
job | Euro per hour (average) |
|---|---|
Seller in Christmas booths | 13.66 euros |
delivery driver | 13.84 euros |
bartender, waiter | 13.88 euros |
receptionist | 14.00 euros |
Santa Claus/Nicholas | 14.16 euros |
Christmas jobs in the reception area
There tends to be a higher volume of people at Christmas time - there is a lot to organize and some people just have to have a plan of what works when and how.
In the run-up to Christmas, those responsible in many reception areas are looking for temporary workers who can support them.
On average, you can earn 14 euros per hour in this area.
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"Hohoho" - Santa Clauses are often wanted
A white beard and a red coat – for many children, the highlight at Christmas time is seeing Santa Claus or, a few weeks before, St. Nicholas.
Many hard-working helpers are needed for this, who dress up and look into the shining children's eyes.
But not only that is a wage, Santa Clauses receive an average of 14.16 euros per hour for the heavenly commitment.
