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Performers: $1,082/day. On a film with a budget of at least $2 million, under the SAG-AFTRA theatrical contract, the minimum day rate is currently $1,082 per day, and $3,756 for the week. Extras: $187/day.
Traditionally, actors and writers are paid for each time a show runs on broadcast or cable television, or when someone buys a DVD, a Blu-ray disc or (long ago) a VHS tape.
Actors often receive a fixed salary for their roles in a production. This lump sum is agreed upon before filming begins and is intended to cover all aspects of the actor's participation, regardless of the number of hours worked.
Most cast and crew are paid a “day rate” instead of hourly or by project. If it's a union picture, the day rate and how many hours you can work are set by the union. For non-union films, you can negotiate the rate and work hours. However, keep in mind there are also federal and state labor laws you must comply with.
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