Current SAG-AFTRA Scale Pay
The SAG minimum pay rate is determined by which Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is applicable for your production. The main factors determining the applicable CBA are the place of primary exhibition and the budget size, although it’s always best to speak with a SAG representative if you’re uncertain about your specific project. The most common SAG-AFTRA agreements include:
- SAG-AFTRA Theatrical (separated into Basic Theatrical, Low Budget, Moderate Low Budget Project, Ultra Low Budget Project, Short Project, Student Short Film, Micro Agreement)
- SAG-AFTRA Television
- SAG-AFTRA New Media
- SAG-AFTRA Commercial
- SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational/Non-Broadcast Recording
- SAG-AFTRA Interactive/Video Game
- SAG-AFTRA Vertical Agreement
The SAG scale for performers depends on which of these agreements apply, but can also vary depending on agreement sub-type, production category, and other factors. The following is not a comprehensive list of all possible SAG rates, but will help you budget for the current SAG minimums:
1. SAG Film Rates (effective 07/01/2025 – 06/30/2026)
SAG Basic Theatrical Scale: $1,246.00 / Day | $4,326.00 / Week
SAG Low Budget Scale: 65% of Basic rates. Currently $810.00 / Day | $2,812.00 / Week
SAG MPA Scale: 35.00% of Basic rates. Currently $436.00 / Day | $1,514.00 / Week
SAG UPA & Short Film Scale: 20% of Basic rates. Currently $249.00 / Day
Stunt Coordinator Scale: $1,246.00 / Day | $4,646.00 / Week (all theatrical CBAs)
2. SAG Television Rates (episodic)
SAG TV Scale: Major Role ½ Hour Program $6,853.00 / Week
SAG TV Scale: Major Role 1 Hour Program $10,965.00 / Week
SAG TV Scale Multiple Program: ½ OR 1 Hour Shows $3,206.00 / Week
SAG TV Scale Multiple Program: 1 ½ Hour Shows $3,768.00 / Week
SAG TV Scale Multiple Program: 2 Hour Shows $4,441.00 / Week
3. SAG New Media Rates
The New Media rates mostly mirror the equivalent budget bracket for Theatrical tiers:
SAG New Media Under $20,000: Rates are negotiable between Production and Performers.
SAG New Media Under $50,000: $249.00 / Day
SAG New Media Under $300,000: $249.00 / Day
SAG New Media Up to $700,000-$1,000,000: $436.00 / Day | $1,514.00 / Week
4. SAG Commercial Rates
SAG Commercial Scale (Session fee / 1st Use) for Digital Use:
- $822.30 On-Camera | $618.30 Off-Camera
SAG Commercial Scale (Session fee): for Theatrical Use:
- $822.30 On-Camera | $618.30 Off-Camera
- Additional use after 30 days:
- $493.38 On-Camera | $370.98 Off-Camera
SAG Commercial Scale for Social Media Use:
- 30-day cycle $123.35 On-Camera | $92.75 Off-Camera
- Youtube Use $123.35 On-Camera | $92.75 Off-Camera
5. SAG Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Rates (effective 11/02/25 – 10/31/2028)
SAG Corporate Scale (Cat. I): $673.00 On-Camera | $550.00 Off-Camera
SAG Corporate Scale (Cat. II): $837.00 On-Camera | $614.00 Off-Camera
SAG Corporate Scale On-Camera Narrator (Cat. I): $1,223.00 | $673.00 / Each Add’l Day / $437.00 Half-Day Rehearsal
SAG Corporate Scale On-Camera Narrator (Cat. II): $1,451.00 | $837.00 / Each Add’l Day/ $544.00 Half-Day Rehearsal
SAG Corporate Scale On-Camera 3-day Performer: $1,693.00 Cat. I | $2,088.00 Cat. II
SAG Corporate Scale On-Camera Weekly Performer: $2,364.00 Cat. I | $2,929.00 Cat. II
6. SAG Interactive/Video Game Rates (effective 11/01/2025 – 10/31/2026)
SAG Interactive Scale Off-Camera: Up to 3 voices / 4 Hours $1,134.95
SAG Interactive Scale Off-Camera: Up to 6-10 voices / 6 Hours $2,270.78
SAG Interactive Scale On-Camera: $1,134.95 / Day
SAG Interactive Scale On-Camera 3-Day Performer: $2,871.92
SAG Interactive Scale On-Camera Weekly Performer: $3,939.83 / Week
*Note: updated 02/25/2026, check back for updates
