They are correct; the sad reality is the average life expectancy of an active gang member is 20 years and 5 months. Too many children fall prey to the lure of gangs because they are looking for a sense of family, love, power, money, perceived safety or some other need or want.

How much does the average gang member make?

The salaries of Gang Leaders in the US range from $33,390 to $93,740 , with a median salary of $56,340 . The middle 60% of Gang Leaders makes $56,340, with the top 80% making $93,740.

What do gangsters do for a living?

Gang activities are designed to entice many youths to view drinking, drug use, creating disorder, and vandalizing property as a form of fun. Partying, getting high, bullying people, and robbing designated targets are just part of the merriment and amusement.

How do gangsters get paid?

How does the Mafia make money? The Mafia has various means to make money. However, drugs are one of the highest-paying ways they make their money. Drug manufacturing, transpiration, smuggling and distribution all generate billions of dollars every year.