How much do extras get paid in NYC?

According to Schedule X, Part I, in the SAG-AFTRA handbook reference section, general background actors in large cities like Los Angeles and New York typically make $170 per day in 2018-19, with a projected 3 percent increase for 2019-2020.

How can I be an extra in a movie in NYC?

How To Become A Movie Extra in New York City

• Get a Headshot & Resume. (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
• Register As an Extra. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)
• Check Your Resources. Craigslist Screenshot (credit: WCBS 880)
• Extra Etiquette. (credit: TIMOTHY A.
• Movie Set Don’ts.
• Visit Sets.

How much do extras on movie sets get paid?

A common rate for a single day of background work is between $100 and $200. SAG talent earns more—sometimes a lot more—than their nonunion counterparts, but pay is much less uniform. The base rate for background work in 2021 is roughly $170 per day, but there are a number of stipulations that affect that number.

How much does Central Casting pay extras?

Central Casting Salaries

Job Title	Salary
Stand-in salaries – 4 salaries reported	$21/hr
Associate Casting Director salaries – 3 salaries reported	$24/hr
Background Actor/Extra salaries – 3 salaries reported	$18/hr
Background salaries – 2 salaries reported	$21/hr

What to bring to set as an extra?

DO bring snacks and something to pass the time. There is almost always food on set but you never know how much and how often you will eat so it’s a good idea to have a snack just in case. Being an extra means most of your day will involve waiting. Bringing a book, or phone/tablet is totally acceptable.

Do extras get their makeup done?

Mostly, extras do their own makeup and wardrobe. Dress for your scene. Generally, do not wear white, black or busy patterns. They don’t look good on camera.