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      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_ziprecruiter_background_actor_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
      "summary": "Background actors earn $28/hour on average, with range from $12 to $51 per hour across percentiles.",
      "body": "Background actors earn $28/hour on average, with range from $12 to $51 per hour across percentiles.\n\nWhat ZipRecruiter actually says:\n\n“The average pay for a Background Actor job in the US is $28 per hour ($58,588 per year on average), ranging from $12 per hour ($25,500 per year) at the 25th percentile to $51 per hour ($105,500 per year) at the 90th percentile.”",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Background-Actor-Salary",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
      "source_publisher": "ZipRecruiter",
      "evidence_quote": "The average pay for a Background Actor job in the US is $28 per hour ($58,588 per year on average), ranging from $12 per hour ($25,500 per year) at the 25th percentile to $51 per hour ($105,500 per year) at the 90th percentile.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Background Actor",
      "topic": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
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      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Background Actor",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
        "startup_cost": "0",
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        "typical_pay_range": "$12-$51 per hour",
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        "where_to_find_work": "ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Backstage.com, Casting Networks, AllCasting",
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      },
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_indeed_background_actor_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
      "summary": "Background actors average $59,793/year with range $53,746-$66,520, based on 11 recent job postings.",
      "body": "Background actors average $59,793/year with range $53,746-$66,520, based on 11 recent job postings.\n\nWhat Indeed actually says:\n\n“Background Actor jobs pay $59,793 per Year on average, or $2 per hour unspecified, with most people making between $53,746 and $66,520 per Year.”",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://www.indeed.com/career/background-actor/salaries",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
      "source_publisher": "Indeed",
      "evidence_quote": "Background Actor jobs pay $59,793 per Year on average, or $2 per hour unspecified, with most people making between $53,746 and $66,520 per Year.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1563-job-discovery-performing-acting-roles-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Background Actor",
      "topic": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Background Actor",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
        "startup_cost": "0",
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        "pay_unit": "annual",
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      },
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        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_talent_background_actor_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
      "summary": "Background actors average $54,777/year ($27.72/hour), ranging from $36,400 (entry) to $113,895 (experienced).",
      "body": "Background actors average $54,777/year ($27.72/hour), ranging from $36,400 (entry) to $113,895 (experienced).\n\nWhat Talent.com actually says:\n\n“The average Background actor in United States of America is $54,777 per year or $27.72 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $36,400 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $113,895 per year.”",
      "source_type": "research",
      "source_link": "https://www.talent.com/salary?job=background+actor",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "B",
      "source_publisher": "Talent.com",
      "evidence_quote": "The average Background actor in United States of America is $54,777 per year or $27.72 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $36,400 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $113,895 per year.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Background Actor",
      "topic": "Pay rates for background acting roles",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Background Actor",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
        "startup_cost": "0",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level to experienced",
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        "pay_unit": "annual",
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      },
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_actorpay_background_rates",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Daily pay rates for background acting roles",
      "summary": "ActorPay calculator shows Background actors earn $224/day, Stand-in/Photo Double $262/day, Special Ability $234/day on East Coast.",
      "body": "ActorPay calculator shows Background actors earn $224/day, Stand-in/Photo Double $262/day, Special Ability $234/day on East Coast.\n\nWhat ActorPay.com actually says:\n\n“SAG-AFTRA BG Calculator Schedule X — East Coast Zone (change) Base Rate & Bumps Background ($224) Special Ability ($234) Stand-In/Photo Double ($262)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.actorpay.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ActorPay.com",
      "evidence_quote": "SAG-AFTRA BG Calculator Schedule X — East Coast Zone (change) Base Rate & Bumps Background ($224) Special Ability ($234) Stand-In/Photo Double ($262)",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Background Actor",
      "topic": "Daily pay rates for background acting roles",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Background Actor",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
        "startup_cost": "0",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level",
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        "where_to_find_work": "ActorPay.com, SAG-AFTRA, Local casting directories",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Stand-in, Photo Double, Special Ability, Background Actor"
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_casting_castingnetworks_extras",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Extras: Casting platforms for background/Extra acting",
      "summary": "Casting Networks lists extras casting calls and background roles for film, TV, and commercials.",
      "body": "Casting Networks lists extras casting calls and background roles for film, TV, and commercials.\n\nWhat Casting Networks actually says:\n\n“Browse extras casting calls and background roles for film, TV and commercials. Find opportunities near you and apply today with Casting Networks.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.castingnetworks.com/talent-extras-auditions/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Casting Networks",
      "evidence_quote": "Browse extras casting calls and background roles for film, TV and commercials. Find opportunities near you and apply today with Casting Networks.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1563-job-discovery-performing-acting-roles-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Extras",
      "topic": "Casting platforms for background/Extra acting",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Extras",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
        "startup_cost": "0",
        "skill_level": "Entry-level friendly",
        "typical_pay_range": "$7-$50 per hour (market range)",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "Casting Networks, Backstage.com, AllCasting, Actors Access",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Background Actor, Extras, Stand-in, Photo Double"
      },
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_allcasting_extras_casting",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Extras: Casting platforms for background/Extra acting",
      "summary": "AllCasting lists background actor and extras casting calls for TV, films, commercials with daily updates.",
      "body": "AllCasting lists background actor and extras casting calls for TV, films, commercials with daily updates.\n\nWhat AllCasting actually says:\n\n“Browse background actor and extras casting calls near you. TV shows, films, commercials, and more. Free to apply — new extras roles posted daily on AllCasting.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://allcasting.com/castingcalls/extras",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "AllCasting",
      "evidence_quote": "Browse background actor and extras casting calls near you. TV shows, films, commercials, and more. Free to apply — new extras roles posted daily on AllCasting.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1563-job-discovery-performing-acting-roles-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Extras",
      "topic": "Casting platforms for background/Extra acting",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Extras",
        "category": "Background/Extra Acting",
        "what_it_is": "Appear in film/TV scenes without speaking dialogue",
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        "skill_level": "Entry-level friendly",
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      "id": "learn_r1563_job_discovery_performing_acting_roles_angle_boards_actors_access_platform_overview",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Actors Access: Casting platform for background/Extra acting",
      "summary": "Actors Access is the number one choice for casting with professional profile tools for actors at all career stages.",
      "body": "Actors Access is the number one choice for casting with professional profile tools for actors at all career stages.\n\nWhat Actors Access actually says:\n\n“Act Locally, Reach Globally For Actors at every stage of their career. The only professional profile you will ever need. Headshots, résumé, performance media & more. The number one choice for Casting.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://actorsaccess.com/index.cfm?source=extrasaccess",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Actors Access",
      "evidence_quote": "Act Locally, Reach Globally For Actors at every stage of their career. The only professional profile you will ever need. Headshots, résumé, performance media & more. The number one choice for Casting.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Actors Access",
      "topic": "Casting platform for background/Extra acting",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "United States nationwide",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Actors Access Platform",
        "category": "Casting Platform",
        "what_it_is": "Professional casting platform with profile tools and role submissions",
        "startup_cost": "0 (free registration)",
        "skill_level": "All levels",
        "typical_pay_range": "Market rates via connected opportunities",
        "pay_unit": "varies",
        "where_to_find_work": "Actors Access, LinkedIn integration",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Background Actor, Extras, Stand-in, Photo Double"
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