How much does it cost for your first three degrees as a mason?

Question

how much am I looking to spend at first, I'm mean from my initation. Somebody told me it was like 170 dollars up front?

Answer 1

This is going to differ from lodge to lodge and state to state. Each lodge is able to set their own dues structure. I know that my lodge costs more than most, and I can give you those numbers, so you can assume that most lodges would cost a little less.

In my lodge, there is a one time initiation fee of $150. Then after you are initiated, you need only pay yearly dues. Yearly dues for my lodge are $125, and a portion of that also applies to Grand Lodge fees.

I hope that helps, but like I said, since there is no main governing body of Freemasonry in the US, each state makes their own rules, and each lodge sets their dues in their constitutions.

If you have any other Masonry questions, feel free to contact me.

Answer 2

States will differ. My degrees were 100.00 my lodge paid all my dues so I am unsure what local and grand lodge dues run. I would check your state grand lodge website than also check the site for your lodge. Assuming your lodge has a site there are a few emails of the officers.

Answer 3

Don't quote me on this, because I'm obviously not a Mason (being a woman and all!), but I believe there is only the one time initiation cost. There may be annual dues, but I don't think you pay to move through the ranks.

Answer 4

the initiation fee depends upon the individual Lodge. this is a one time fee after this there are yearly dues to the Lodge

Answer 5

It cost me nothing in Reno, Nevada.
The Third Degree was bestowed upon me for free!

Answer 6

Be a carpenter instead.