How much does a Film Actor or Actress make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Film Actor or Actress in California is $65,078. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,629 to $79,458, with most professionals earning between $43,204 and $92,550.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Film Actor or Actress Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $43,204 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $53,629 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $65,078 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $79,458 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Film Actor or Actress Salary $92,550 CA April 01, 2025
25% $53,629 10% $43,204 90% $92,550 75% $79,458 $65,078 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $61,816 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $63,090 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $64,937 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $61,768 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $60,335 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $64,087 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $61,898 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $58,765 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $72,052 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $71,887 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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