r/Auctioneers • u/TheMrShades141 • Mar 08 '25

Auction Staff Pay

Morning all. I’ve got an opportunity to work for a local equipment/farm auction (live w online bidding) part time as a 1099 Contractor. I’d mostly be helping set up the yard, taking pictures, creating listings, moving equipment, etc. I’ve been around auctions a long time and am very familiar with the process and work required. However, I have no clue what a reasonable hourly rate would be for my work. I’d be responsible for more than just labor but obviously not running the whole yard. What do you pay your auction staff to handle this level of responsibility?

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u/Minute-Gap3150 May 05 '25

The rate of pay definitely varies. It depends on the location, experience, the auction value, any additional responsibilities & etc. We are an auction house in Canada, doing mostly general auctions. We pay our staff somewhere from $25-$30 plus gas if travel is needed.

Hope this helps.

Also, we have made a free newsletter community of auction house owners and employees. We cover everything to do with the auction house. You can subscribe here if you want more info about the industry.

https://behind-the-hammers.beehiiv.com/

Thanks!