In the United States, according to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the minimum salary for an actor in a non-union production is $1,845 per day or $13,065 per week. This rate applies to actors who have not yet earned enough credits to be eligible for SAG membership.
For union actors, the minimum salary is set by the SAG-Producers Association (SAG-PA) contract. The minimum salary for a principal actor in a feature film is $38,659, and the minimum salary for a supporting actor in a feature film is $20,095.
For stage actors, the minimum salary is set by the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). The minimum salary for an actor in a Broadway show is $1,890 per week, and the minimum salary for an actor in a touring production is $1,653 per week.
Of course, these are just minimum salaries. Experienced actors or those who are in demand may be able to negotiate higher rates. Additionally, some actors may earn additional income through royalties or residuals, which are payments made to actors when their work is reused in other media formats, such as DVDs, streaming services, or television reruns.