How much does a Film Actor or Actress make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Actor or Actress in the United States is $58,898. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,535 to $71,912, with most professionals earning between $39,101 and $83,760.

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Film Actor or Actress Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $39,101 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $48,535 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $58,898 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $71,912 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $83,760 US March 01, 2025
25% $48,535 10% $39,101 90% $83,760 75% $71,912 $58,898 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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