ACTOR COST COMPARISON CHART

ACTOR
(PRODUCTION CONTRACT)

ACTOR
(NON-EQUITY TOUR)

Salary
Per diem
Health
Pension at 6%
401(k) at 3%
Sick pay at 4%
Vacation at 4%
Taxes at 14%

$1,381.00
$777.00
$136.00
$82.86
$41.43
$55.24
$55.24
$193.34

$450.00
$490.00
$136.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$63.00

WEEKLY TOTAL

$2,722.11

$1,139.00

Notes:
Actors at minimum, no increments included
Production Contract low rate per diem used ($111/day)
Non-Equity tour provides double occupancy housing (estimated cost $35/per actor per
night) plus $35/day meal allowance
Health at Production Contract rate for musicals used for both examples
Non-Equity tour provides some sick leave, but no pay-out

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