Non-union workers typically get a base pay of $80 for eight hours of work. Most actors tend to start out doing non-union background work. They get into the fold by proving they are employed in a position covered by SAG, or are a paid member of another affiliated union.

What does it mean if an actor is uncredited?

The word uncredited next to a name means that the person didn't receive an on-screen credit -- in other words, their name does not appear in the main or end titles of the film or show. A typical example is when a famous actor has an unbilled cameo appearance in a film or a background/extras role.

Does an uncredited actor get paid?

A famous actor is going to be a member of SAG, and will be paid at least scale for appearing in an uncredited part. Scale varies a lot from extras (background actors) to performers. While scale for an extra is $150/day a regular performer is around $900/day.