What percentage of SAG-Aftra members actually make a living at acting?

A recent study by Queen Mary University of London referred to surveys that showed only 2\% of actors make a living from the profession and that 90\% are out of work at any one time would be sufficient to have most aspiring thespians reaching for the scotch, if only we could afford a drink in the first place.

What percentage of actors actually work?

As anyone who has spent time in the entertainment industry certainly knows, the reality is that most actors are unemployed. In fact, according to Actors’ Equity (and who should know better!) fewer than 14 percent of actors were employed in 2016.

How many SAG members are there?

160,000 actors
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals.

How much do SAG background actors make?

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.

How many actors make a living?

Just two percent of jobbing actors make enough to earn a living, a new report has shown. Mathematicians at London’s Queen Mary University worked up figures dating back to the 1880s to come the their conclusion, studying almost 2.5 million screen actors.

Who are members of SAG?

SAG-AFTRA has a diverse membership consisting of actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, disc jockeys, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, and other media professionals.

How much does a SAG commercial pay?

SAG commercial rates depend on where and how many times the commercial is aired. Instead of a weekly or day rate, principal actors in SAG commercials earn $89 dollars an hour. However, a producer must pay a fee to air the ad, followed by additional charges each time it airs.