How much does an Actor make?
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$43,817
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Actor is $43,817 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,669 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,148 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Actor | |
| Actor | $43,817 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Actor in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Actor in United States. Employers include Netflix, SAG-AFTRA and Nickelodeon.
Top Paying Companies
For Actor in United States
| 1 | Netflix | $155,180 | |
| 2 | SAG-AFTRA | $100,185 | |
| 3 | Nickelodeon | $91,429 | |
| 4 | NBCUniversal | $80,667 | |
| 5 | Walt Disney Company | $67,741 | |
| 6 | Troika Entertainment | $64,489 | |
| 7 | Actors' Equity Association | $56,806 | |
| 8 | Pornhub | $55,463 | |
| 9 | Self Opportunity | $55,239 | |
| 10 | SelfEmployed.com | $54,827 |
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Actor Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Actor in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Actor in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $155,180, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $78,495, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $74,204, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $53,785, and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $43,648.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$43,648
24% Lower than other industries
Recent Salaries Shared
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Actor pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Actor is $40,669 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Actor salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 757 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Actor employees.
The highest salary for an Actor in United States is $71,565 per year.
The lowest salary for an Actor in United States is $23,588 per year.
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