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How much does a Non Union Actor make? As of Aug 5, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Non Union Actor in the United States is $22.23 an hour.
How Much Do Background Actors Get Paid? Most background actors earn between $100 and $200 per day. SAG-AFTRA specifies that background actors get paid $178/day. A typical yearly background acting salary is around $58,588 for full-time work.
The average daily salary for an Extra is $170. The daily salary range for Extras runs from $100 – $185 a day. All Extras are considered freelance workers. So for someone doing background work as their profession, they will need to be responsible for their own benefits, like health insurance, and taxes.
The estimated total pay range for a Background Actor at SAG-AFTRA is $19–$34 per hour, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Background Actor base salary at SAG-AFTRA is $26 per hour.
Not only are there less roles with SAG, but it's a lot more cut throat. Many actors are auditioning for one role, and one role only. SAG roles pay significantly more than non-union roles, but it's just harder to secure them. In addition, by doing many non-union jobs you can build up your resume and acting chops.
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