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Union Background Actors receive $7.50 for the first half-hour, $10 for the second half-hour, and $12.50 for the third half-hour and thereafter. Non-union are entitled to one meal penalty per day equivalent to one hour’s pay.

How much is SAG background rate?

We’ll get into the details of SAG Schedules for Daily and Weekly Players, information regarding meal and rest penalties, over time, 6th day, 7th day, holiday pay rules and more!…SAG Short Project Agreement Wage Tables.

PositionDaily RateWeekly Rate
Background Actors*$134n/a
Stunt Coordinator$1030$3,840

How much is a SAG fitting fee?

Minimum one hour prior day fitting: $89.00. Every 15 min after first hour $22.25. Clothing compensation $20.36 (evening wear: $33.91)

How long is a SAG work day?

As you budget SAG payroll, it’s important to note that the minimum daily rate applies to standard 8-hour work days, or 10-hour work days for most weekly players.

How much do non-union actors get paid?

How Much Do Non Union Actor Jobs Pay per Hour?

Annual SalaryWeekly Pay
Top Earners$90,500$1,740
75th Percentile$69,500$1,336
Average$55,659$1,070
25th Percentile$32,500$625

What is SAG overtime rates?

SAG overtime and double overtime The overtime rate for your SAG-AFTRA cast members will be 1.5 times their straight time rate, with straight time being calculated as the performer’s contracted rate divided by 8.

Can SAG actors work for free?

You can work for free…just do not work non-union, but movies made for fun on pennies can become signatory and use union talent! You can work on a non-union short being made for fun…but either you or the producer has to sign a SAG-AFTRA contract and abide by its rules.

What is the SAG minimum pay?

The SAG Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $700,000 and $2,000,000, making this the SAG pay scale of most independent films. Under this contract, actors must make a SAG day rate of $670, or $2,324 per week. If you’re working with some actors who aren’t in the guild, don’t worry.

How much do non union background actors get paid?

Non-Union Background Actors As of 2020 in California, Backstage indicates that nonunion background actor jobs pay between $100 and $200 for a 10-12 hour day. Production companies normally pay extras the daily rate, even if they work for less than eight hours.

How much do non union commercials pay?

A Non Union Actor in your area makes on average $27 per hour, or $0.63 (2%) more than the national average hourly salary of $26.76.

What is SAG minimum pay?

How much does SAG pay per day?

1. SAG Film Rates SAG Low Budget Scale: 65% of Basic rates. Currently $669.00 / Day | $2,323.00 / Week SAG MPA Scale: 35.00% of Basic rates. Currently $360.00 / Day | $1,251.00 / Week SAG UPA & Short Film Scale: 20% of Basic rates. Currently $206.00 / Day 2. SAG Television Rates (episodic) 3. SAG New Media Rates

How much does the SAG ultra low budget agreement cost?

Despite having three low budget options, the SAG Ultra Low Budget Agreement only applies to films (and short films) that are $300,000 or less. While there is no weekly SAG scale for “ultra low budget” projects, the SAG day rate is $206. If you’re looking for a SAG short film agreement, this is likely the right place to start.

How much does it cost to join SAG-AFTRA?

All new members pay an Initiation Fee, plus the Semiannual Dues at the time of joining. The National Initiation fee is currently $3,000.00. Initiation fees may be lower in some states… I’m eligible to join SAG-AFTRA, but I’ve remained non-union.

How much does SAG pay for low budget movies?

SAG MODERATE LOW BUDGET AGREEMENT The SAG MODERATE Low Budget Agreement applies to films with budgets between $300,000 to $700,000. The SAG day rate is $361, while the SAG weekly rate is $1,251. Non-union actors are allowed, while background actors are not covered.