How much does a Actor earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Actor in United States ranges from USD 12,500 to USD 13,886 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,057 job listings

Salary Guide

Actor Salary in United States

Based on 1,057 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$12,500 - $13,886

Median salary

$12,500 - $13,886

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 $10,833 - $13,886 USD

The median salary is $12,500

Top cities

New York110 job openings

Los Angeles45 job openings

Chicago30 job openings

Arlington24 job openings

Washington20 job openings

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Actor

1,057 job openings

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The average salary for a Actor in United States is USD 12,500 - USD 13,886 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 13,193 per year, based on 1,057 active job listings.

The cities with the most Actor job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Arlington, Washington. New York leads with 110 job openings.

Explore 1,057 Actor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.