What was the pay for a Pony Express rider?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Pony Express Rider
Pony Express riders were paid $100 per month, which was a significant wage at the time, equivalent to about $3,000 today when adjusted for inflation. Riders worked long hours, often covering 75 to 100 miles a day, facing harsh weather and dangerous conditions. Their role was crucial in delivering mail quickly across the American West from 1860 to 1861.