How much do actors on Broadway get paid, on average?

Answer 1

That is an impossible question to answer due to the fact that some salaries for stars cannot be known until the profits are shared. Stage actors do not make a lot of money until they are stars. Perhaps someone will add the average equity member's salary to your answers, but that includes actors who are not working and you asked on Broadway.

Answer 2

$1509 is the minimum for Broadway actors, so that will be the majority of the chorus members. You can get more if you understudy or swing or if you're the dance captain. Who knows what the principals get paid - they're agent negotiates that and will heavily depend on their star power.

For other stage shows, the amount you're paid depends on the type (and size) of the theatre and the contract. Check out the actors equity website for details on different types of contracts (go to the "About Equity" pull-down and click on "contracts and codes").

Broadway is by far, the highest paying gig you can get working in Theatre (duh). Even Off-Broadway shows start at about $500 (and go up, again, depending on the size of the theatre, the bigger ones pay up to $800). You'd think they'd be higher since it's "off-broadway" and in NY, but nope.