Did whipping boys have any form of compensation for their service?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Whipping Boy
Whipping boys, often young noble boys, were punished in place of a prince to spare the royal from physical punishment. While they did not receive formal compensation, they were typically provided with a comfortable lifestyle, education, and sometimes a title or position in the royal court. Their role was seen as a necessary, albeit unfortunate, part of royal upbringing.