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Actor salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Actor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.97
Average $21.97
Low $7.25
High $71.85

The average salary for a actor is $21.97 per hour in the United States. 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Actor job openings in United States

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2026 Fright Fest Scare Actor
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation3.7out of 5 stars.
Arlington, TX
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Actor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Thompson Creek Window Company
 
$425,000per year
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NICHE
 
$312,000per year
Monetary Gold
 
$275,000per year
FirstSource Group USA
 
$208,000per year
UST
 
$182,000per year
PRIVATE
 
$156,000per year

Highest paying cities for Actors near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $33.88 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $32.01 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $31.64 per hour
  4. Anaheim, CA
    $23.16 per hour
  5. Portland, OR
    $19.94 per hour

Where can an Actor earn more?

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