Some actors also receive additional compensation in the form of royalties, residuals, and endorsements. Royalties are payments made to an actor each time their work is broadcast or sold. Residuals are payments made to an actor each time their work is rerun on television or streamed online. Endorsements are payments made to an actor for using their name or image to promote a product or service.
The salary of a regular actress can also vary depending on the country they work in. In the United States, for example, the median salary for an actress in 2020 was $48,000 per year. In the United Kingdom, the median salary for an actress in 2020 was £30,000 per year. In Australia, the median salary for an actress in 2020 was $55,000 per year.