SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA Theatrical Rates 2025
Complete SAG‑AFTRA theatrical, low‑budget & ultra‑low‑budget rates for July 2025–June 2026. Day, weekly, stunt & background scales & penalties & FAQs.
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These are the current IATSE theatrical feature film minimum rates for 2025–2026 under the Hollywood Basic Agreement and applicable Area Standards. This guide helps producers, line producers, and accountants budget crew wages and understand standard rest periods, meal rules, and fringe obligations.
Each section lists the Local, positions, and minimum rates for Theatrical Feature Films. Tables focus on Position, Local #, Hourly, Daily, and Weekly. Pension differences by budget tier are summarized in a separate table per Local.
Jurisdiction: Distant Location
Phone: 818.769.2500
Covers: Property / special effects; Grip & rigging; Electrical / set lighting; Scenic, signage, painting
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Assistant Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $59.9 | $569.05 | — |
Assistant Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $59.9 | $569.05 | — |
Assistant Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $59.9 | $479.2 | — |
Assistant Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $59.9 | $479.2 | — |
Assistant Property Master | 44 | $55.94 | $531.43 | $3,857.7 |
Assistant Property Master | 44 | $55.94 | $531.43 | $3,857.7 |
Assistant Property Master (Daily) | 44 | $55.94 | $447.52 | — |
Assistant Property Master (Daily) | 44 | $55.94 | $447.52 | — |
Construction Coordinator | 44 | — | $971.62 | $4,048.35 |
Construction Coordinator | 44 | — | $971.62 | $4,048.35 |
Construction Coordinator | 44 | — | $971.62 | $4,048.35 |
Construction Coordinator | 44 | — | $971.62 | $4,048.35 |
Draper/Floor Coverer/Greens/Property/Sewing/Upholsterer Foreperson | 44 | $58.75 | $558.12 | — |
Draper/Floor Coverer/Greens/Property/Sewing/Upholsterer Foreperson | 44 | $58.75 | $470 | — |
Draper/Floor Coverer/Greens/Property/Sewing/Upholsterer Foreperson | 44 | $58.75 | $470 | — |
Draper/Floor Coverer/Greens/Property/Sewing/Upholsterer Foreperson | 44 | $58.75 | $558.12 | — |
Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $64.17 | $513.36 | — |
Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $64.17 | $513.36 | — |
Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $64.17 | $609.62 | — |
Licensed Powder Person | 44 | $64.17 | $609.62 | — |
Prop Maker Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $511.28 | $3,414.76 |
Prop Maker Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $607.14 | — |
Prop Maker Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $607.14 | — |
Prop Maker Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $511.28 | $3,414.76 |
Prop Maker Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Prop Maker Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Prop Maker Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $562.3 | — |
Prop Maker Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $562.3 | — |
Prop Maker Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $531.52 | — |
Prop Maker Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $447.6 | — |
Prop Maker Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $531.52 | — |
Prop Maker Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $447.6 | — |
Property Master | 44 | $63.01 | $598.6 | $4,353.3 |
Property Master | 44 | $63.01 | $598.6 | $4,353.3 |
Property Master (Daily) | 44 | $63.01 | $504.08 | — |
Property Master (Daily) | 44 | $63.01 | $504.08 | — |
Property Person | 44 | $52.36 | $418.88 | — |
Property Person | 44 | $52.36 | $497.42 | — |
Property Person | 44 | $52.36 | $418.88 | — |
Property Person | 44 | $52.36 | $497.42 | — |
Set Decorator | 44 | — | $997.58 | $4,156.58 |
Set Decorator | 44 | — | $997.58 | $4,156.58 |
Set Decorator | 44 | — | $997.58 | $4,156.58 |
Set Decorator | 44 | — | $997.58 | $4,156.58 |
Special Effects Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $607.14 | — |
Special Effects Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $607.14 | — |
Special Effects Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $511.28 | $3,414.76 |
Special Effects Foreperson | 44 | $63.91 | $511.28 | $3,414.76 |
Special Effects Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $562.3 | — |
Special Effects Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Special Effects Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $562.3 | — |
Special Effects Gang Boss | 44 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Special Effects Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $531.52 | — |
Special Effects Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $447.6 | — |
Special Effects Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $447.6 | — |
Special Effects Journeyperson | 44 | $55.95 | $531.52 | — |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Studio
Phone: 323.876.0160
Covers: Camera team & still photography
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Assistant Cameraperson I | 600 | $58.49 | $577.13 | $2,349.31 |
2nd Assistant Cameraperson | 600 | $52.12 | $528.44 | $2,151.12 |
Camera Operator (Studio) | 600 | — | $469.45 | $5,907.15 |
Digital Utility Technician | 600 | $47.65 | $481.74 | $1,973.75 |
Director of Photography (DP) | 600 | — | $429.43 | $5,163.01 |
Loader (first 520 worked hours) | 600 | $31.25 | $312.52 | $1,250.08 |
Still Photographer | 600 | $56.98 | $577.13 | $2,349.31 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles (Studio)
Phone: 818.985.9204
Covers: Audio, Technician, Video Services
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Audio Utility Person/Audio Assist/Chryron Operator (A-2) | 695 | $68.23 | $545.84 | — |
Audio Utility Person/Audio Assist/Chryron Operator (A-2) | 695 | $68.23 | $545.84 | — |
Maintenance Technician (Y-6 Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Maintenance Technician (Y-6 Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Maintenance Technician (Y-6 Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Maintenance Technician (Y-6 Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Microphone Boom Operator (Y-8 Entry Level) | 695 | $67.7 | $609.3 | — |
Microphone Boom Operator (Y-8 Entry Level) | 695 | $67.7 | $609.3 | — |
Microphone Boom Operator (Y-8 Journeyperson) | 695 | $77.7 | $699.3 | — |
Microphone Boom Operator (Y-8 Journeyperson) | 695 | $77.7 | $699.3 | — |
Operative Supervisor and/or Engineer (Y-4 Entry Level) | 695 | $67.7 | $609.3 | — |
Operative Supervisor and/or Engineer (Y-4 Entry Level) | 695 | $67.7 | $609.3 | — |
Operative Supervisor and/or Engineer (Y-4 Journeyperson) | 695 | $77.7 | $699.3 | — |
Operative Supervisor and/or Engineer (Y-4 Journeyperson) | 695 | $77.7 | $699.3 | — |
Production Mixer (Y-1 Entry Level) | 695 | $86.75 | $780.75 | — |
Production Mixer (Y-1 Entry Level) | 695 | $86.75 | $780.75 | — |
Production Mixer (Y-1 Journeyperson) | 695 | $100.06 | $900.54 | — |
Production Mixer (Y-1 Journeyperson) | 695 | $100.06 | $900.54 | — |
Production Sound/Video Trainee (Y-16a) | 695 | $27.92 | $251.28 | — |
Production Sound/Video Trainee (Y-16a) | 695 | $27.92 | $251.28 | — |
Service Recorder/TV Engineer/Video Assist (Y-7 Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Service Recorder/TV Engineer/Video Assist (Y-7 Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Service Recorder/TV Engineer/Video Assist (Y-7 Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Service Recorder/TV Engineer/Video Assist (Y-7 Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person I (Y-16) | 695 | $27.92 | $251.28 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person I (Y-16) | 695 | $27.92 | $251.28 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person II (Y-13 Entry Level) | 695 | $32.98 | $296.82 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person II (Y-13 Entry Level) | 695 | $32.98 | $296.82 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person II (Y-13 Journeyperson) | 695 | $38 | $342 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person II (Y-13 Journeyperson) | 695 | $38 | $342 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person III (Y-9 Entry Level) | 695 | $43.83 | $394.47 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person III (Y-9 Entry Level) | 695 | $43.83 | $394.47 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person III (Y-9 Journeyperson) | 695 | $54.96 | $494.64 | — |
Sound/Video Service Person III (Y-9 Journeyperson) | 695 | $54.96 | $494.64 | — |
Supervising Engineer (Y-3 Entry Level) | 695 | $86.75 | $780.75 | — |
Supervising Engineer (Y-3 Entry Level) | 695 | $86.75 | $780.75 | — |
Supervising Engineer (Y-3 Journeyperson) | 695 | $100.06 | $900.54 | — |
Supervising Engineer (Y-3 Journeyperson) | 695 | $100.06 | $900.54 | — |
Utility Sound Technician (Y-7a Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Utility Sound Technician (Y-7a Entry Level) | 695 | $59.69 | $537.21 | — |
Utility Sound Technician (Y-7a Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Utility Sound Technician (Y-7a Journeyperson) | 695 | $68.23 | $614.07 | — |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles (Studio)
Phone: 323.876.4770
Covers: Post production, trailer editing, etc.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Assistant Editor - Feature | 700 | $57.54 | $575.44 | $2,301.76 |
Assistant Editor - Feature (40-Hr Schedule) | 700 | $45.48 | $454.83 | $1,819.33 |
Color Assist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $65.4 | — | — |
Color Assist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $65.4 | — | — |
Color Assist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,112 |
Color Assist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,112 |
Colorist Entry Level (hourly) | 700 | $86.75 | — | — |
Colorist Entry Level (hourly) | 700 | $86.75 | — | — |
Colorist Entry Level (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,587.65 |
Colorist Entry Level (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,587.65 |
Colorist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $100.06 | — | — |
Colorist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $100.06 | — | — |
Colorist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $4,124.68 |
Colorist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $4,124.68 |
Dailies Colorist Entry Level (hourly) | 700 | $67.7 | — | — |
Dailies Colorist Entry Level (hourly) | 700 | $67.7 | — | — |
Dailies Colorist Entry Level (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,157.07 |
Dailies Colorist Entry Level (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,157.07 |
Dailies Colorist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $77.7 | — | — |
Dailies Colorist Journeyperson (hourly) | 700 | $77.7 | — | — |
Dailies Colorist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,609.37 |
Dailies Colorist Journeyperson (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,609.37 |
Editor - Feature Z-1 | 700 | $85.71 | $857.08 | $3,428.33 |
Editor - Feature Z-2 | 700 | $75.67 | $756.74 | $3,026.98 |
Editor - Feature Z-3 | 700 | $67.12 | $671.18 | $2,684.72 |
Editor Feature Z-1 (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Editor Feature Z-1 (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Editor Feature Z-1 (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Editor Feature Z-1 (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Montage Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Montage Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Montage Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Montage Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Serial Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Serial Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Serial Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Serial Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Shorts Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Shorts Editor (hourly) | 700 | $79.01 | — | — |
Shorts Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Shorts Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,545.37 |
Trailer Editor (hourly) | 700 | $63.41 | — | — |
Trailer Editor (hourly) | 700 | $63.41 | — | — |
Trailer Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,013.88 |
Trailer Editor (weekly) | 700 | — | — | $3,013.88 |
VFX Editor - Feature | 700 | $57.54 | $575.44 | $2,301.76 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour |
Assistant Feature | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Assistant Feature 40 | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Feature Z-1 | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Feature Z-2 | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Feature Z-3 | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour |
VFX Feature | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apprentice/Trainee - Make-Up | 706 | $25 | $250.04 | $1,000.16 |
Assistant Department Head - Make-Up | 706 | $65.81 | $658.1 | $2,632.4 |
Department Head - Hair | 706 | $69.91 | $699.1 | $2,796.41 |
Department Head - Make-Up | 706 | $69.91 | $699 | $2,796 |
Hair Stylist - Class 1 | 706 | $37.35 | $373.49 | $1,493.94 |
Hair Stylist - Class 2 | 706 | $39.24 | $392.41 | $1,569.6 |
Hair Stylist - Class 3 | 706 | $41.22 | $412.16 | $1,648.62 |
Key Hair Stylist | 706 | $58.46 | $584.6 | $2,338.4 |
Key Make-Up Artist | 706 | $57.03 | $570.26 | $2,281.04 |
Make-Up Artist | 706 | $54.63 | $546.27 | $2,185.08 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Distant Location
Phone: 818.954.0728
Covers: Lighting, Rigging Techs, Electrical
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician (Best Boy) | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician (Best Boy) | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician (Best Boy) | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician (Best Boy) | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Assistant Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Assistant Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Assistant Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Assistant Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Chief Lighting Technician (Gaffer) | 728 | $63.01 | — | $4,353.3 |
Chief Lighting Technician (Gaffer) | 728 | $63.01 | — | $3,793.59 |
Chief Lighting Technician (Gaffer) | 728 | $63.01 | — | $3,793.59 |
Chief Lighting Technician (Gaffer) | 728 | $63.01 | — | $4,353.3 |
Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $63.01 | — | $3,793.59 |
Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $63.01 | — | $4,353.3 |
Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $63.01 | — | $3,793.59 |
Chief Rigging Technician | 728 | $63.01 | — | $4,353.3 |
Electrical Lighting Technician | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Electrical Lighting Technician | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Electrical Lighting Technician | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Electrical Lighting Technician | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Entry Level Employee | 728 | $48.18 | — | — |
Entry Level Employee | 728 | $48.18 | — | — |
Entry Level Employee | 728 | $48.18 | — | — |
Entry Level Employee | 728 | $48.18 | — | — |
Gang Boss | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Gang Boss | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Gang Boss | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Gang Boss | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
General Foreperson | 728 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
General Foreperson | 728 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
General Foreperson | 728 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
General Foreperson | 728 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
Lighting Plot Draftsperson | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Lighting Plot Draftsperson | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Lighting Plot Draftsperson | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Lighting Plot Draftsperson | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Lighting Programmer | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Lighting Programmer | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Lighting Programmer | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,428.81 |
Lighting Programmer | 728 | $57.2 | — | $3,934.7 |
Rigging Technician (Off-Production) | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Rigging Technician (Off-Production) | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Rigging Technician (Off-Production) | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Rigging Technician (Off-Production) | 728 | $54.78 | — | — |
Running Repair Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Running Repair Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Running Repair Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Running Repair Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Special Lighting Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Special Lighting Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Special Lighting Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Special Lighting Technician | 728 | $55.95 | — | — |
Sub-Foreperson | 728 | $59.27 | — | $3,934.7 |
Sub-Foreperson | 728 | $59.27 | — | $3,428.81 |
Sub-Foreperson | 728 | $59.27 | — | $3,934.7 |
Sub-Foreperson | 728 | $59.27 | — | $3,428.81 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type | Employee Pension % | Employee Pension Rate | Employee Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour | — | — | — |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour | — | — | — |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Painter / Sign Writer / Aging | 729 | $49.85 | $498.46 | $1,993.82 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles (Studio)
Phone: 818.526.0700
Covers: Grips, Dolly Grips, Crane Ops, Roofing, & Tools
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Best Boy / 2nd Company Grip | 80 | $57.2 | $457.6 | $3,428.81 |
Best Boy / 2nd Company Grip | 80 | $57.2 | $457.6 | $3,428.81 |
Camera Crane Electric Control Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Camera Crane Electric Control Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Crab Dolly Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Crab Dolly Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Crafts Service Foreperson | 80 | $52.35 | $418.8 | $2,753.23 |
Crafts Service Foreperson | 80 | $52.35 | $418.8 | $2,753.23 |
Crafts Service Gang Boss | 80 | $48.89 | $391.12 | — |
Crafts Service Gang Boss | 80 | $48.89 | $391.12 | — |
Crafts Service Person | 80 | $46.71 | $373.68 | — |
Crafts Service Person | 80 | $46.71 | $373.68 | — |
Grip | 80 | $54.78 | $438.24 | — |
Grip | 80 | $54.78 | $438.24 | — |
Grip Foreperson | 80 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
Grip Foreperson | 80 | — | — | $3,414.76 |
Grip Gang Boss | 80 | $58.14 | $465.12 | — |
Grip Gang Boss | 80 | $58.14 | $465.12 | — |
Grip Sub-Foreperson | 80 | $61.03 | $488.24 | — |
Grip Sub-Foreperson | 80 | $61.03 | $488.24 | — |
Head Camera Crane Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Head Camera Crane Operator | 80 | $59.19 | $473.52 | — |
Head Grip Foreperson | 80 | — | — | $3,688.8 |
Head Grip Foreperson | 80 | — | — | $3,688.8 |
Key Grip / 1st Company Grip | 80 | $63.01 | $504.08 | $3,793.59 |
Key Grip / 1st Company Grip | 80 | $63.01 | $504.08 | $3,793.59 |
Pneumatic Tool Operator | 80 | $48.89 | $391.12 | — |
Pneumatic Tool Operator | 80 | $48.89 | $391.12 | — |
Roofer | 80 | $48.43 | $387.44 | — |
Roofer | 80 | $48.43 | $387.44 | — |
Sand Blaster | 80 | $48.43 | $387.44 | — |
Sand Blaster | 80 | $48.43 | $387.44 | — |
Tool Room Keeper | 80 | $48.12 | $384.96 | — |
Tool Room Keeper | 80 | $48.12 | $384.96 | — |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles (Studio)
Phone: 818.842.7670
Covers: Nurses, First Aid, etc.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nurse / First Aid Person | 80/767 | $50.19 | $401.52 | $2,208.64 |
Nurse / First Aid Person | 80/767 | $50.19 | $401.52 | $2,208.64 |
Registered Nurse | 80/767 | $50.19 | $401.52 | $2,208.64 |
Registered Nurse | 80/767 | $50.19 | $401.52 | $2,208.64 |
Supervisor Nurse | 80/767 | $52.78 | $422.24 | $2,321.98 |
Supervisor Nurse | 80/767 | $52.78 | $422.24 | $2,321.98 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
$15M Contributor | — | $10.6 | per hour |
Non-$15M Contributor | — | $15.52 | per hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30–60 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Studio
Phone: 818.762.9995
Covers: Artists, Illustrators, Set Design
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st Assistant Matte Artist | 800 | $58.87 | $588.71 | $2,354.84 |
2nd Assistant Matte Artist | 800 | $44.67 | $446.74 | $1,786.96 |
Apprentice Matte Artist | 800 | $34.86 | $348.58 | $1,394.32 |
Art Department Manager | 800 | $78.01 | $780.11 | $3,120.46 |
Assistant Art Department Manager | 800 | $68.1 | $681.04 | $2,724.18 |
Assistant Art Director (Drawings) | 800 | $58.91 | $589.1 | $2,356.41 |
Assistant Art Director (E&C) | 800 | $63.01 | $630.13 | $2,520.53 |
Junior Illustrator | 800 | $58.87 | $588.71 | $2,354.84 |
Lead Model Builder | 800 | $64.87 | $648.73 | $2,594.9 |
Lead Set Designer | 800 | $64.87 | $648.73 | $2,594.9 |
Matte Artist | 800 | $65.45 | $654.54 | $2,618.16 |
Model Builder 1 | 800 | $51.15 | $511.5 | $2,046 |
Model Builder 2 | 800 | $55.01 | $550.15 | $2,200.6 |
Senior Illustrator | 800 | $65.45 | $654.54 | $2,618.16 |
Set Designer | 800 | $55.01 | $550.15 | $2,200.6 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Studio
Phone: 818.509.7871
Covers: Art Dep, Coordinators, Writing Room Assistants, etc.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art Department Coordinator (ADC) – Weekly On-Call | 871 | — | — | — |
Assistant Production Office Coordinator (APOC) – Weekly On-Call | 871 | — | — | — |
Production Office Coordinator (POC) – Weekly On-Call | 871 | — | — | — |
Script Coordinator | 871 | $29.64 | — | — |
Writers’ Room Assistant | 871 | $29.64 | — | — |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
As Negotiated | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
— | 4.0% | $10.04 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Jurisdiction: Studio
Phone: 818.559.9797
Covers: Studio Teachers / Welfare Workers
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher / Welfare Worker | 884 | $68.97 | — | $3,241.65 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Position | Local # | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Costume Designer | 892 | — | $760.27 | $2,968.69 |
Costume Illustrator | 892 | $55.44 | — | $2,217.6 |
Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier
Budget Tier | Producer Pension % | Producer Pension Rate | Producer Rate Type |
— | 6.0% | $10.6 | Per Hour |
Additional Details:
Guarantee: 8-hour daily minimum.
Rest Periods: 10 hours (studio), 9 hours (distant).
Weekly Turnaround: 54 hours (5-day week), 32 hours (6-day week).
Meal Period: Begins by hour 6; duration 30 minutes.
Use the Position table for the base hourly/daily/weekly minimums for each Local. Add fringes using the "Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier" table. Apply overtime and premiums as required by the Hollywood Basic Agreement or the Area Standards Agreement.
Some locals use a percentage of gross wages (e.g., 6%) while others specify a flat per-hour contribution (e.g., $10.5975 per hour). Use the per-hour rate when listed; if both appear, follow the agreement language and use the greater or applicable value for the production’s tier.
Certain departments differentiate pension or health contributions by budget size. The “Pension & Fringe by Budget Tier” table displays the applicable contribution for each tier as provided by the Local agreement or side letters.
Daily rest, weekly turnaround, and meal-break timing are largely consistent across the Hollywood Basic Agreement. Always confirm the current contract and any side letters affecting your production.
No. The tables list minimums only. Over time, night premiums, sixth/seventh day, travel, and distant location rules must be applied separately per the applicable agreement.
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