Harry Potter’s Origins and Wealth
The humble beginnings of Harry Potter were sown in the extraordinary mind of J.K. Rowling on a delayed train ride from Manchester to London. In 1997, its first instalment was published titled “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” which laid the cornerstone for an evergreen franchise. The Harry Potter book series consists of seven books, depicting the life of the protagonist, Harry Potter, and his journey as a wizard at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter’s Wealth and Ancestors
One of Harry’s ancestors, Linfred of Stinchcombe, is the reason behind the wealth the Potters possessed. He was a twelfth-century wizard and a master potioneer whose potions are crucial in everyday use. Despite their apparent affluence, Harry’s living situation beneath the stairs hints at a less-than-opulent financial standing.
Potter Earnings and Salaries
- In May 2020, the median annual wage for craft and fine artists, including potters, was $48,760. Earning potential in the pottery industry can vary based on factors such as experience, location, and skill level.
- While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $55,500 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Potter salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $52,500 annually across the United States.
- According to BLS, the average annual salary of Manufacturing Potters is $32590. Their salary can also be as low as $20810 if you’re still a newbie with no experience to over $47720 if you have a ton of experience under your belt.
- Mid-level potters earn about $20/hour while senior potters earn $25/hour.
- A Potters and related workers typically earn between £8,439 and £18,896 net per month at the start of the job. After 5 years of service, this is between £11,517 and £32,088 per month for a working week of 48 hours.
Potter’s Career and Earnings
- Novice potters report annual earnings of just under $20,000, while master potters make an average of $47,500 annually.
- The average wage for a potter in California is around $16.19 per hour.
- The highest grossing Harry Potter movie is ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2’, which generated over 1.34 billion dollars in global box office revenue.
- Daniel Radcliffe earned a combined $50 million for the Deathly Hallows films, bringing his total Harry Potter earnings to an estimated $100 million.
- Emma Watson made a reported $70 million from the Harry Potter franchise.
Other Potter Related Information
- It is possible to fire clay at home using a regular charcoal grill that you would use for a BBQ. Clay is normally fired twice, with the first firing taking around 8-10 hours and the second around 12 hours, totaling about 22 hours.
- "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" ultimately grossed the least amount of money at the box office of all the eight "Harry Potter" films.
- Thanks to the massive box office success of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, Daniel Radcliffe received a big raise for the film’s first sequel, making $3 million for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, released in 2002.