As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Backup Dancer in California is $43,355, equivalent to $21 per hour, $834 weekly, or $3,613 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Backup Dancer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Backup Dancer in California vary widely, spanning from $28,800 to $63,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,736) and 75th percentile ($53,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,195 per year. This $18,004 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Backup Dancer often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Backup Dancer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Backup Dancer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $28,800 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $35,736 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $43,355 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $53,740 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Backup Dancer Salary $63,195 CA January 01, 2026
25% $35,736 10% $28,800 90% $63,195 75% $53,740 $43,355 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Backup Dancer ?

A backup dancer also known as background dancer is a performer who dances with or behind the lead performers in a live musical act or in a music video. Their movements (especially where there are many moving together) provide a visual symmetry and rhythm to accompany the music....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $41,181 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $42,030 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $43,260 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $41,150 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $40,195 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $41,236 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $39,149 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $48,001 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $47,891 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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