Most gypsies settle making money by looking for temporary jobs like gardeners, nail artists, and painters. There are also other ways for them to make money like, selling items that they buy in bulk, providing skills services, or even reading palms or tarot cards.

Historically and in 2026, the wealth of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities is often rooted in peripatetic (mobile) economies and the exploitation of niche markets. Roma groups have a long tradition of specializing in trades that require high mobility, such as horse dealing, livestock trading, and metalworking (including coppersmithing and tinsmithing). Many were early pioneers of the circular economy, earning income by repairing items like porcelain and kettles, or engaging in scrap metal recycling and automobile trading. Cultural entertainment has also been a major source of income; historically, Roma were renowned as world-class musicians, dancers, and fortune-tellers. In modern times, many Travellers have moved into lucrative industries like road surfacing, roofing, and landscaping. Because these communities often value tangible assets, wealth may be stored in gold jewelry, high-end vehicles, or specialized equipment rather than traditional banking systems, which can sometimes create a perception of sudden or "hidden" wealth among settled populations.