The Average Salary of a Stunt Double

Stunt doubles perform dangerous feats for actors.

Stunt doubles perform dangerous feats for actors in television and movie productions. They do not have an annual salary because they work intermittently and are paid by the day or by the week, according to contract rates.

Day

As of June 10, 2010, the Screen Actors Guild contract stipulates that stunt performers and coordinators earn a minimum of $809 per day. All rates are for theater and television.

Weekly

For a week, both stunt coordinators who are not under a "flat deal" and stunt performers receive a minimum of $3,015.

Longer Terms

Performers earn $2,409 per week for 10 to 19 weeks, and $2,006 for 20 or more weeks. Coordinators get $4,958 per for longer terms called "flat deal." For TV, stunt performers receive $3,321 for half-hour and one-hour shows, $3,681 for 1.5-hour shows and $4,087 for two-hour show. On a "flat deal," coordinators make $3,667 per week. For three-day contracts, coordinators make $2,585 for half-hour and one-hour shows, or $2,889 for 1.5- to two-hour shows.

References

• Screen Actors Guild: 2009 Rates TV/Theatrical