SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Project Agreement (UPA)
SAG-AFTRA · verified Oct 2026 (checked 2026-10-17)
The official agreement governs. These figures are minimums copied from the official or primary sources linked on this page, last checked 2026-10-17. They can change, and they can contain transcription errors. Always confirm with the union, the official rate sheet and your payroll company before budgeting or paying anyone. This is not legal or payroll advice.
For projects with a total budget up to $300,000. Covers professional performers only, not background actors.
| Effective | Principal performer day rate |
|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | $257 |
| 7/1/2027 | $264 |
| 7/1/2028 | $272 |
| 7/1/2029 | $280 |
- Day rate is based on an 8-hour day.
- Pension & Health contribution is also owed: 21% for performers, rising to 22% effective 9/6/2026 (per SAGindie).
Official sources
https://www.sagindie.org/sagaftra/tv-theatrical-contract-2026/
https://www.sagindie.org/signatory/