Professor Dumbledore’s average salary from the Harry Potter universe in Russia would be 200 thousand rubles, and Hagrid – 20 thousand. This was demonstrated by a study by analysts from the Avito Rabota platform, which calculates the approximate monthly income of Hogwarts employees. magic school.
“socialbites.ca” got acquainted with the results of the study.
The calculation is based on data on average salaries in similar specialties in Russia. For example, when calculating the average salary of an Auror (in the book – a specialist in the fight against evil) – the average income of a special forces officer in Russia is taken into account. When calculating the average salary of a potions specialist at Hogwarts, the average income of a chemist is taken into account, and a similar position for the magic wand salesman in the movie is a consultant at a stationery store.
The calculation also took into account data on galleons, the currency used in movies and books. Therefore, foreign sources cite as an example an interview with JK Rowling, where the galleon unit is equal to five British pounds. In rubles: 1 pound = 98 rubles, so 1 galleon = 480 rubles (the exchange rate may fluctuate).
Thus, Auror Alastor Moody received 416 Galleons, so his salary in Russia would be 200 thousand rubles. As an example of a teacher at Hogwarts, Professor Minerva McGonagall would receive 104 thousand rubles (216 galleons). Magic newspaper reporter Rita Skeeter can expect a salary of 55,000 (114 Galleons).
The employee of the Ministry of Magic Rufus Skrimzher (262 Galleons) will receive 126 thousand rubles, the Hogwarts procurement manager Argus Filch (72 Galleon) – 35 thousand The salary of Professor Severus Severus Snape is estimated at 83 galleons or 40 thousand rubles. And magic wand salesman Garrick Ollivander earns 62 Galleons, or 30 thousand rubles.
Previously recognizedo Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. about to sign writer JK Rowling to make a TV series based on the Harry Potter books. Seven seasons are scheduled to air, which will chronicle the action in each of Rowling’s books.