It all depends on where you live. As Cass said "Bars and lounges pay much less, around here it's $75-125 per person." The same in the mid-Atlantic region as well, especially south of the Mason/Dixon Line. Private parties are a better deal, paying $200 to $400 on average for a four-hour gig. Again, keep in mind this does not include travel time, setup and tear-down, which adds to how much you should charge. I have an annual job that's three hours drive time from home, and I charge them accordingly. However, the first time I played this one, I only charged them $200. Now, six years later, it pays $450 plus they will put me up in the motel next door if I want to stay overnight.

Good Luck,

Gary