Here's a breakdown of how much dancers get paid per day:
Solo = $859
3 - 8 = $752
9+ = $657
Rehearsal = $505
Shoot Rate Per WEEK
Solo / Duo = $2,760
3 - 8 = $2,531
9+ = $2,300
Rehearsal = $505 / DAY
TELEVISION SHOW (SAG) - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group
Shoot Rate Per DAY
Solo = $859
3 - 8 = $752
9+ = $657
Rehearsal = $505
Shoot Rate Per WEEK
Solo / Duo = $2,760
3 - 8 = $2,531
9+ = $2,300
Rehearsal = $505 / DAY
MUSIC VIDEOS
Shoot Rate Per DAY
$475 / DAY (10 Hours)
Overtime at $65.63 / Hour
Rehearsal Rate Per DAY
$250 / DAY (8 Hours)
Overtime at $46.88 / Hour
TELEVISION SHOW (AFTRA)
Group Dancer Rate Depends On Length Of SHOW
5 Min or less = $304
Over 5 min to 15 min = $608
Over 15 min to 30 min = $944
Over 30 min to 60 min = $1,174
Over 60 min to 90 min = $1,343
Over 90 min to 120 min = $1,559
Overtime Rate is $37.50
AWARDS SHOW (AFTRA)
Rehearsal Day = $247
Camera Day = $725
Program Minimum $970
COMMERCIALS - Pay depends on if you are dancing solo or with a group, on-camera or off-camera
Principles (1-2 people)
On Camera = $625.75
Off Camera = $472
Groups (3-5)
On Camera = $459.55
Off Camera = $266.20
Groups (6-8)
On Camera = $406.90
Off Camera = $231.05
Group 9
On Camera = $336.45
Off Camera = $188.40
Rehearsal rates are negotiated separately
TOURS - Rate range widely depending on the scope of the tour (Regional / World) and the Star Power of the artist. (Lady Ga Ga vs. A Newbie)
SUPERSTAR -
$1,200 to $2,500 /week (while on the road)
50% of pay or some set amount (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $50 - $60 / day (food)
Own hotel room
STAR -
$900 to $1,300 /week (while on the road)
$0 to 50% (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $30 - $40 / day (food)
Own hotel room
NEWBIE -
$500 to $1,000 /week (while on road)
$0 (when off of the road, not touring)
Per Diem = $20 - $30 / day (food)
Shared hotel room
