How much does a Actor earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Actor in United States ranges from USD 12,500 to USD 13,545 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,255 job listings

Salary Guide

Actor Salary in United States

Based on 3,255 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$12,500 - $13,545

Median salary

$12,500 - $13,545

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$11K

Median$13K

75th percentile$14K

90th percentile$16K

50% of professionals earn between $11,247 - $13,545 USD

The median salary is $12,500

Top cities

New York228 job openings

Talent130 job openings

Gurnee67 job openings

San Antonio54 job openings

San Francisco40 job openings

Chicago33 job openings

Austell32 job openings

Jackson32 job openings

Seaworld San Diego28 job openings

Tampa25 job openings

Denver24 job openings

Los Angeles24 job openings

Arlington21 job openings

Bristol20 job openings

Brooklyn20 job openings

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Actor

3,255 job openings

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The average salary for a Actor in United States is USD 12,500 - USD 13,545 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 13,023 per year, based on 3,255 active job listings.

The cities with the most Actor job opportunities in United States are New York, Talent, Gurnee, San Antonio, San Francisco. New York leads with 228 job openings.

Explore 3,255 Actor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.