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The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Engagement fee | £704 |
Additional day | £109 |
Daily rate | £459 |
Overtime – Pre-recordings per 30 minutes or part (up to 2 hours overtime) | £25 |
Overtime – Pre-recordings per 30 minutes or part (over 2 hours overtime) | £48 |
Overtime – Live or Productions Recorded as live – Work Days other than rehearsal or pre- or post-recording days) – per 60 minutes or part | £16 |
Dawn calls | £70.40 |
Night calls (midnight-7am) | £70.40 |
Holiday pay | £17 |
Supplementary attendance (max 4 hrs) | £33.80 |
Supplementary attendance (max 8 hrs) | £65.30 |
Travel days | £71.50 |
Post sync | £238.70 |
ADR | £216 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Engagement fee | £518.16 |
Production day | £68.85 |
7th day payment | £103.44 |
One day engagement | £716.62 |
Overtime (per quarter hour) | £11.04 |
Night calls (midnight – 7am) | 1.5 x daily fee |
Supplementary attendance | £43.33 |
Travel days | £50.43 |
Holiday pay | £17 |
Post sync | £329.30 |
Sound only recordings (4hr session): 1 – 6 programmes | £229.71 |
Sound only recordings (4 hr session): 1 – 13 programmes | £345.35 |
Sound only recordings overtime (per hour) | £44.08 |
2 hour session | £134.05 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Engagement fee | 617 |
Production day | £68 |
7th day payment | 102 |
Daily rate | 390.50 |
Overtime (per 30mins or part thereof) | £25 |
Night calls (midnight -4am) | 34 |
Night calls on a declared holiday | 84.50 |
Holiday pay | 17 |
Supplementary attendance | £68 |
Travel days | £68 |
Post sync | £324 |
ADR | 221.50 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Engagement fee | £823.50 |
Production Day | £68 |
One Day only | £460.50 |
Whilst negotiations continue over the substantive Equity/TAC television agreement following Equity’s claim put forward in October 2024, TAC have agreed Equity’s financial claim of a 7.5% increase in minimum fees with immediate effect. This will cover the period up to 31st December 2026. This is applicable for all new commissioned productions going forward, and in addition all current commissions that have not already budgeted or contracted artists should use these rates.
Equity and TAC have made a joint commitment to start negotiations on rates from 1st January 2027 no later than 1st August 2026.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Minimum Daily Fee | £372.49 |
Minimum Three-day Engagement Fee | £620.81 |
Minimum Weekly Fee | £744.98 |
Minimum One-day Engagement Fee | £835.28 |
Pension Contributions (temporary pending outcome of negotiations) – Artist | 2.5% or £37.70 |
Pension Contributions (temporary pending outcome of negotiations) – Producer | 5% or £75.40 |
Rehearsal and Read-Through Rates (Daily Minimum) | £248.33 |
Rehearsal and Read-Through Rates (Minimum Weekly) | £507.94 |
Multi-episodic Payments – Weekly Engagements | £310.41 |
Multi-episodic Payments – Three-day Engagement | £248.33 |
Multi-episodic Payments – Daily Engagement | £155.77 |
Multi-episodic Payments – Children’s Minimum per episode | £161.14 |
Maximum Overtime Rate – Day | £63.38 |
Maximum Overtime Rate – Night | £91.93 |
Sound Recording Sessions’ – Min. Overtime Rates – Half Session | £156.79 |
Sound Recording Sessions’ – Min. Overtime Rates – Full Session | £255.77 |
Public Holidays Working | £60.95 |
Extracts – Up to one minute (per extract, per programme) | £43.52 |
Extracts – Over one minute (per extract, per programme) | £82.00 |
Minimum Fee for Compilation – Per Compilation programme | £488.42 |
Minimum Fee for Compilation – Excerpts of up to one minute in one compilation programme | £278.35 |
Minimum Fee for Compilation – Opening / Closing Sequences etc (per transmission up to one minute) | £41.03 |
Minimum Fee for Compilation – Opening, Closing Sequences etc (per transmission over one to four minutes) | £63.38 |
Young Persons in Full-time Education – Daily Fee | £278.80 |
Minors in Full-time Education – Daily Fee | £186.24 |
Use of Clips in Programmes – Up to 10 Minutes – UK Only | £7.12 |
Use of Clips in Programmes – Up to 10 Minutes – Worldwide | £9.93 |
Use of Clips in Programmes – Exceed 10 Minutes – per extra 10 mins – UK only | £7.12 |
Use of Clips in Programmes – Exceed 10 Minutes – per extra 10 mins – Worldwide | £9.93 |
Travel and Subsistence allowances – Overnight Allowance | £64.07 |
Travel and Subsistence allowances – Breakfast | £5.50 |
Travel and Subsistence allowances – Lunch | £7.50 |
Travel and Subsistence allowances – Supper | £10.00 |
Travel and Subsistence allowances – Mileage | £0.45 |
Weekly Minimum Payment for Accommodation and Meals | £474.75 |
14.7 Fee for Travel on Non-Working Day | £85.79 |
16.2 Costume / Wig Fitting (Per Day) | £186.42 |
16.2 Costume / Wig Fitting (Per Half Day) | £99.45 |
Holiday Payment For Each Day Worked | £14.90 |
Sound Recording Sessions – Repeats – 5 Years | 563.57 |
Sound Recording Sessions – Repeats – 7 Years (being 130% of the 5 year buy-out) | £732.64 |
Sound Recording Sessions – Repeats – 10 Years (being 180% of the 5 year buy-out) | £1014.42 |
Podcast Tariffs per hour (or part thereof) | £94.71 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Basic Performance Salary (excl. use fees) – Daily | £166.00 |
Basic Performance Salary (excl. use fees) – Weekly (5 days) | £664.00 |
Daily Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – £3m+ budget | £630.80 |
Weekly Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – £3m+ budget | £2,523.20 |
Daily Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – £1 – 3m budget | £290.50 |
Weekly Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – £1 – 3m budget | £1,162.00 |
Daily Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – <£1m budget | £249 |
Weekly Performance Salary (incl. applicable pre-purchase of use fees) – <£1m budget | £996.00 |
Overtime (without use fees) | 1/3 BPS (max £100.00 per hr) |
Fittings (without use fees) | 1/2 BPS up to 5 hrs / full daily BPS if over 5hrs (max. £166.00) |
Travel on non-working days (without use fees) | 1/2 BPS up to 5 hrs |
Post Synchronisation – up to 5hrs | 1/2 BPS and applicable use fees up to 5hrs (min £166.00) |
Post Synchronisation – where more than 5 hrs | full daily BPS and applicable use fees |
Holiday Pay | £20.04 per day |
Late payment penalty | £10.00 per day subject to a maximum of £1,000.00 per Artist. |
Night work (10 hours including 1 hour break) | Additional 50% of negotiated daily Basic Performance Salary. No use fees to be applied to additional fee. |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Daily Fee | £105.00 |
Public holiday/night shoot enhancement | £52.52 |
Overtime per half hour | £13.11 |
Holiday pay | £12.67 |
SP1 – Creative Contribution* (See Key Points) | £31.82 |
SP2 – Performance Skill** (See Key Points) | £26.52 |
SP3 – Personal Property/Service*** (See Key Points) | £20 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Daily | £166.00 (+ copy of DVD) |
Weekly | £664.00 (+ copy of DVD) |
Holiday pay | £20.04 (+ copy of DVD) |
Rates | Minimum fees |
Hourly | At least National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage (+ copy of DVD) |
Holiday Pay | 12.07% |
The agreements below are collective agreements, which are agreements between workers and bosses that regulate terms and conditions of work. Equity holds a number of collective agreements throughout the entertainment industry. These are negotiated between Equity (representing workers), and either individual employers or management associations (such as PACT) which represent a number of employers.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Session rate (4hrs) | £122.00 + applicable Use Fees |
Theatre
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms to any member of the company. See our guide to Understanding Equity Collective Agreements and Equity agreed rates.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Minimum weekly | £547.29 |
MRSL 1 | £637.19 |
MRSL 2 | £561.88 |
MRSL 3 | £547.29 |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms to any member of the company. See our guide to Understanding Equity Collective Agreements and Equity agreed rates.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Category A (1100+ seats) 8 Show Minima | £880.10 |
Category A (1100+ seats) 8 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £910.90 |
Category B (800 – 1099 seats) 8 Show Minima | £800.58 |
Category B (800 – 1099 seats) 8 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £828.60 |
Category C (up to 799 seats) 8 Show Minima | £720.36 |
Category C (up to 799 seats) 8 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £745.57 |
Category A (1100+ seats) 12 Show Minima | £1,030.46 |
Category A (1100+ seats) 12 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £1,066.53 |
Category B (800 – 1099 seats) 12 Show Minima | £936.76 |
Category B (800 – 1099 seats) 12 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £969.55 |
Category C (up to 799 seats) 12 Show Minima | £843.10 |
Category C (up to 799 seats) 12 Show Minima (from 31 March 2025) | £872.60 |
Additonal Payments – Understudy resp/perf – leading role | £52.50 |
Additional Payments – Understudy resp/perf – supporting role | £31.50 |
Additonal Payments – Understudy resp/perf – leading role (from 31 March 2025) | £54.34 |
Additional payments – Swing fee | £126.00 |
Additional payments – Swing fee (from 31 March 2025) | £130.41 |
Additional payments – Relocation | £231 |
Additional payments – Relocation (from 31 March 2025) | £239.09 |
* | For other allowances, ceilings and contributions see ‘Agreements’ tab |
If you are a producer accessing this page to budget for an upcoming production, please note:
1) The Equity/ITC Agreement makes clear performers and stage managers are regarded as workers / employees under the Employment Rights Act 1996. This is the typical status they hold on theatrical engagements even when self-employed for tax and national insurance purposes and even if designated in a contract as a ‘freelance contractor. The employment status gives important statutory rights and protections, including the right to paid holiday/holiday pay in lieu for which you will need to ensure you budget accordingly for, the right to pension enrolment (where eligible) for which you will need to budget accordingly, and health and safety protections under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and Working Time Regulations 1998. If you have a query about employment status, please contact us on pmpp@equity.org.uk
2) We can explore placing the individual production or all productions under an Equity Fringe/House Agreement which provides fair and decent terms and conditions of work that help productions to flourish, and, when adhered to, ensures producers protect themselves from serious liabilities. Find out more.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Rates 2025/26 | Minimum fees |
Minimum weekly salary | £601.00 |
Minimum daily rate: 3 days or less, 4-6 days paid at the weekly salary | £133.00 |
Commuting costs threshold: Where relocation is not being paid travel costs over this are repaid | £33.34 |
Commuting costs ceiling: Maximum payable per week, above the threshold | In London £169.79; Outside London £138.65 |
Daily Accommodation Allowance: where Company Member arranges hotel/B&B | In London £59.08; Outside of London £54.11 |
Daily Accommodation Allowance: where Company Member stays with friends etc. (not own home) | £27.60 |
Daily Meal Allowance: where breakfast is provided | £24.08 |
Daily Meal Allowance: where breakfast is not provided | £34.13 |
Weekly Living Away Allowance: To apply to all weeks where the company member has a home address more than 25 miles away from the place/s of work, whether rehearsal or performance venue/s and they choose to relocate | In London £493.57; Outside of London £452.03 |
Rates are negotiated on an individual basis. Publicly funded projects are generally expected to meet industry standard rates, typically ITC rates of pay.
The Equity Fringe Agreement sets dignified terms and conditions for performers and stage management on fringe productions, which are typically smaller scale productions in venues with lower seating capacities than commercial or subsidised theatres. Equity negotiates these agreements on a per-production basis, particularly in relation to pay, to reflect the different circumstances under which a production takes place. By signing up and adhering to the agreement, producers can ensure that their engagements are employment law compliant and can avoid legal liabilities and complications that can come with breaching employment law. In addition, it gives the best chance for productions to thrive by setting fair and dignified conditions for workers.
If you are producing a fringe production and would like to use an agreement, please visit the Resources for Engagers and Producers with small budgets page of the Equity website for more information and to get in contact about putting on a production under a fringe agreement.
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms to any member of the company. See our guide to Understanding Equity Collective Agreements and Equity agreed rates.
Rates | Minimum fees |
– | 31 March 2025 – 5 April 2026 |
Rehearsal – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £551.57 |
Rehearsal – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £545.58 |
Rehearsal – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £531.69 |
Rehearsal – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £525.03 |
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Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £590.33 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £569.14 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £561.93 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £561.66 |
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Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £649.37 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £626.06 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £618.12 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £617.83 |
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Additional payments: Understudy responsibility | £21.74 |
Additional payments: Understudy performance | £32.60 |
Additional payments: Weekly Touring | £350 |
Additional payments: Daily Touring | £57.05 |
Additional payments: Subsistence | £227.50 |
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Ceiling Salary Tier A* | £885.50 |
Ceiling Salary Tier A | £853.71 |
Ceiling Salary Tier B | £842.89 |
Ceiling Salary Tier C | £842.49 |
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Rehearsal – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £551.57 |
Rehearsal – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £545.58 |
Rehearsal – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £531.69 |
Rehearsal – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £531.69 |
Rehearsal – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £525.03 |
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Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £590.33 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £569.14 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £561.93 |
Performance (8 show weeks) – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £561.66 |
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Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier A* (1500+ seats) | £649.37 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier A (500 – 1499 seats) | £626.06 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier B (250 – 499 seats) | £618.12 |
Performance (12 show weeks) – Tier C (up to 249 seats) | £617.83 |
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Additional payments: Understudy responsibility | £21.74 |
Additional payments: Understudy performance | £32.60 |
Additional payments: Weekly Touring | £350 |
Additional payments: Daily Touring | £57.05 |
Additional payments: Subsistence | £227.50 |
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Ceiling Salary Tier A* | £885.50 |
Ceiling Salary Tier A | £853.71 |
Ceiling Salary Tier B | £842.89 |
Ceiling Salary Tier C | £842.49 |
The agreements below are collective agreements, which are agreements between workers and bosses that regulate terms and conditions of work. Equity holds a number of collective agreements throughout the entertainment industry. These are negotiated between Equity (representing workers), and either individual employers or management associations (such as UK Theatre) which represent a number of employers.
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Royal Shakespeare Company/Equity AgreementRoyal Shakespeare Company/Equity Agreement
National Theatre Schedule to ContractNational Theatre Schedule to Contract
National Theatre/Equity ContractNational Theatre/Equity Contract
National Theatre Equity Rates 2024-25National Theatre Equity Rates 2024-25
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Rates | Minimum fees |
Full day – 1tx | £211.00 |
Full day – 2txs | £309.00 |
Part day (66.66% of fee no less than:) – 1tx | £211.00 |
Part day (66.66% of fee no less than:) – 2tx | £309.00 |
Additional rehearsal/performance – 1tx | £117.00 |
Additional rehearsal/performance – 2tx | £165.00 |
Additional part day (recalls) – 1tx | £75.00 |
Additional part day (recalls) – 2tx | £110.00 |
Read through (part day) | £106.00 |
Overtime – Up to 60mins | £11.30 per 15mins or part thereof |
Over 60mins and up to 120mins | 75% of Additional Day Fee |
Over 120mins and up to 180mins | 100% of Additional Day Fee |
The Archers | The Archers scale a programme of between £309.00 and £350.00 |
Hours of Work | See Key Points |
These are minimum rates between the union and Global and Bauer covering commercials made for small local stations, where members are directly hired by Global or Bauer.
These rates are currently subject to renegotiation as Global and Bauer have declined to negotiate with us since 2023.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Analogue – band 8 (RAJAR listening figures: Over 5,000,001 million) | £855.00 |
Analogue – band 7 ( RAJAR listening figures: 3,500,001 – 5 million) | £355.00 |
Analogue – band 6 (RAJAR listening figures: 2,500,001 – to 3.5 million) | £225.00 |
Analogue – band 5 (RAJAR listening figures: 1,000,001 to 2.5 million) | £105.00 |
Analogue – band 4 (RAJAR listening figures: 750,001 to 1 million) | £75.00 |
Analogue – band 3 (RAJAR listening figures: 500.001 to 750,000) | £54.00 |
Analogue – band 2 (RAJAR listening figures: 250,001 to 500,000) | £42.00 |
Analogue – band 1 (RAJAR listening figures: 0 to 250,000) | £30.00 |
Digital agreed by Bauer (per 300,000 impressions) – App Pre-roll, Spotify, Instream | £50.30 |
Digital agreed by Bauer (per 1,000 impressions) – App Pre-roll, Spotify, Instream | 17p |
The following information details minimum rates recommended by Equity in the absence of collectively bargained agreements. These rates are intended for use on AAA Games (Games that are created and released typically by mid-size or major publishers; usually anything that cannot be classified as “indie.”)
The rates are recommended minimum fees and are negotiable between a performer (or their agent) and the engager. We encourage AAA, indie and low budget productions to contact Equity to discuss these rates and other contractual arrangements.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Voiceover | Minimum £300 per hour. |
Voiceover with Headcam/ Facial Reference | Minimum £350 per hour. |
Ensemble Record | £800 half day/£1000 full day. |
Atmospheric/Walla | Minimum £200 per hour. |
Usage Buyout | Any time up to 4 hours: 200% of Basic Session Fee (BSF) Beyond 4 hours: additional buyout – minimum 25% of BSF. |
Integration | Should be agreed on a project by project basis. Minimum 75% of total aggregate earnings. |
Likeness | Subject to negotiation, dependent on size of game and role. |
DLC | Minimum fees as above. New buyout will apply if a year or more has passed since recording the original. |
Sequel | Considered as a new project, subject to increased fees for returning characters and new buyout. |
Overtime | Pro rata every 30 minutes. |
Promotion | Agreed hourly rate plus minimum £800 usage. |
Vocally Stressful Sessions | Max 2 hours per session. Sessions should be scheduled at the end of the working day, preferably end of the week. |
Travel and Accommodation | Travel, accommodation and per diems are negotiated dependent on both talent and studio location. When a performer is required to travel for more than 2 hours per recording or shooting day, accommodation, expenses and appropriate per diems should be covered by production. |
English Language Teaching – rates recommended by Equity and agreed with major education publishers including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and Pearsons.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Band A – Half-day session (group) | £236 |
Band A – Full-day session (group) | £393 |
Band A – Half-day session (solo) | £278 |
Band A – Full-day session (solo) | £470 |
Band A – Half-day singing | £278 |
Band A – Full-day singing | £470 |
Band B – Half-day session (group) | £277 |
Band B – Full-day session (group) | £466 |
Band B – Half-day session (solo) | £278 |
Band B – Full-day session (solo) | £470 |
Band B – Half-day singing | £278 |
Band B – Full-day singing | £470 |
Band C – Half-day session (group) | £318 |
Band C – Full-day session (group) | £561 |
Band C – Half-day session (solo) | £318 |
Band C – Full-day session (solo) | £561 |
Band C – Half-day singing | £318 |
Banc C – Full-day singing | £561 |
Band D – Half-day session (group) | £377 |
Band D – Full-day session (group) | £676 |
Band D – Half-day session (solo) | £377 |
Full-day session (solo) | £676 |
See Key Points for Band explainers | All minimum fees include holiday pay. |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Voice only performances (5 Hr Session + 1hr break) | £217 |
Overtime (Fee per hour or part thereof. Maximum of two hours overtime. A new session after two hours.) | £35 |
Post synchronisation (Min fee if outside of overall engagement period) | £217 |
ADR 1st episode | £196 |
ADR 2nd episode | £65.50 |
ADR 3rd and subsequent episode | £39.00 per episode |
The agreement below is a collective agreement, which are agreements between workers and bosses that regulate terms and conditions of work. Equity holds a number of collective agreements throughout the entertainment industry. These are negotiated between Equity (representing workers), and either individual employers (such as ITV) or management associations which represent a number of employers.
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Sound Recording Session (Appendix 1) – Full session (5hrs/1hr break) | £237.93 |
Half Session (two hours) | £145.85 |
Repeats | Additional percentages of the Artist’s Aggregate Earnings dependant on times |
Peak (18.00- 20.59) | 60% per transmission |
Late Shoulder Peak (21.00 – 22.29) | 40% per transmission |
Daytime Shoulder Peak (16.30 – 17.59) | 30% per transmission |
All Other Times (22.30-16.29) | 15% per transmission |
At any time (in respect to Children’s Programmes only) | 10% for three transmissions |
Unlimited usage – Children’s Programmes | Additional percentages of the Artist’s Aggregate Earnings |
5 Years | 100% |
7 Years | 130% |
10 Years | 180% |
The rates below are minimum pay rates. All of Equity’s collective agreements are ‘minimum terms’ agreements. This means they establish a floor that no one can fall below, not a ceiling that no one can rise above. Equity agreements do not prevent employers or engagers from paying above the negotiated minimum salaries or offering improved terms.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Voiceover – Appendix FE* (Including re-voicing and commentary) – Session rate (4 hours) | £111.00 + applicable Use Fees |
ADR – Appendix FH* session rate (4 hours) | £325.00 inclusive of Use Fees |
ADR session rate (4 hours) for Low Budget Film/Very Low Budget Film | £106.00 + applicable Use Fees |
Post-Synchronisation – F11.2.(ii) – Up to 5 hours | 1/2 of negotiated daily Basic Performance Salary and applicable use fees. £150 minimum. |
Post-Synchronisation – F11.2.(ii) – More than five hours | Full negotiated daily Basic Performance Salary and applicable use fees |
*See Key Points for Appendix Details | . |
The agreements below are collective agreements, which are agreements between workers and bosses that regulate terms and conditions of work. Equity holds a number of collective agreements throughout the entertainment industry. These are negotiated between Equity (representing workers), and either individual employers or management associations (such as PACT) which represent a number of employers.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Voice only 1 episode | £215 |
Voice only additional episodes | £215 |
Overtime (per 15 mins) | £20.50 |
Post sync (4 hr session) | £313 |
ADR | £214 |
ADR 2 episodes | £71.50 |
ADR more than 2 episodes | £43 |
See Key Points for additional info | . |
Artists performing their own acts – which could be as singers, dancers, street performers, jugglers, compères, magicians, children’s entertainers, circus acts, comedians, burlesque artists, storytellers – generally negotiate their own rates.
You can use one of Equity’s template contracts for bookings if you wish, which you can find below.
The contracts were developed between Equity and the Variety and Light Entertainment Council. The VLEC is a body made up of Equity, the Entertainment Agents’ Association, Musicians’ Union, Association of Circus Proprietors, Institute for Sport, Parks and Leisure, Licensees Unite and Institute of Entertainment and Arts Management.
Template contract for use for one-off or short-term engagements in live performance. Rates negotiable between parties. Principally used for members taking bookings from businesses with higher fee levels. The ‘Act as Known’ contract was negotiated through the VLEC.
Rates | Minimum fees |
Feature Artists Basic Studio Fees | £300 per 10 hour day (more commonly paid at £350) |
Walk-on Artist BSF | £200 (no usage due) |
Background Artists BSF | £100 (no usage due) |
Audition Recall | £50 for 2 hrs or 25% BSF whichever is greater. 50% of BSF for up to 4½ hours, full BSF plus meal allowance thereafter. Recall fee payable for online and in person audition. |
Overtime | 1/5 of BSF for each hour or part of hour worked. |
Meal Breaks | No more than 5 consecutive hours without a main meal break of 1 hour. If this is delayed or curtailed, 1/5 of BSF payable for each curtailment. |
Dawn Call | Between 4am – 7.30am. Payment of 1/5 of BSF for each hour worked up to 7.30am in addition to BSF. |
Night Call | Between midnight – 4am. Fee of 50% of BSF for each session worked. |
Wig/Wardrobe Fittings | £50 or 25% of BSF whichever is greater, for up to two hours, 50% of BSF for up to four ½ hours, full BSF plus meal allowance thereafter. |
Rates | Minimum fees |
Basic Studio Fee (BSF) | £200 per hour |
Tags | BSF for first tag, then 10% of BSF for each additional tag |
Test Commercials | Normal Session fee for one hour recording (£200) |
With the exception of rates for our theatre members which are determined by the collective bargaining agreements with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre (formerly the Theatrical Management Association), the information here reflects the recommended going rates set by the relevant freelance branch(es), covering film and independent production, after consultation with members. Bectu also recommends minimum terms and conditions for all those not covered by an agreement.
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