How do Private prisons make their money
I agree but disagree with Kim. Private prisons do make money by providing services at a lower cost or a lower level, but it's not necessarily cheaper. The money saved goes to the owners/stockholders of the prison instead of into wages, benefits, and pensions for employees, or programs and services for inmates.est Answer: Private prisons get paid by the government for each prisoner they take. Think of it like a hotel; for every prisoner that's spending time there, the prison makes money.