How much does a Film Actor or Actress make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Actor or Actress in the United States is $59,001. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,621 to $72,038, with most professionals earning between $39,170 and $83,907.

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Film Actor or Actress Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $39,170 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $48,621 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $59,001 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $72,038 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $83,907 US April 01, 2025
25% $48,621 10% $39,170 90% $83,907 75% $72,038 $59,001 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Film Actor or Actress ?

An actor is a person who portrays a character in a performance (also actress; see below). The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is ὑποκριτής (hupokritḗs), literally "one who answers". The actor's interpretation of their role—the art of acting—pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and Rome,...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Film Actor or Actress in the United States. The base salary for Film Actor or Actress ranges from $48,621 to $72,038 with the average base salary of $59,001. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,621 to $74,160 with the average total cash compensation of $59,704.

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