Rate Finder
How to use the Rate Finder
1. Search by Role or Union Contract
Start by entering a job title, union name, or keyword.
2. Use Filters to Zero In
Narrow your results by location, union, job classification, and more.
3. Save to Your Project
Click the
sign to the left of an Occupation to add a rate to My Project. Your saved rates will appear in the My Project tab, where you can use them to estimate labor costs and prep your budget.
4. View Full Rate & Rule Details
Need more detail? You can click into any contract to view hourly rates, overtime rules, guaranteed hours, and key notes.
Maryland
- California (except San Diego, Local 16, and West Coast Studio areas)
- Florida
- Maryland
- Southeastern Michigan (counties: Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne)
Non-Maryland
- Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan (outside Southeastern MI), Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada (outside Las Vegas), New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh only), Puerto Rico, San Diego (CA), South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Basic Agreement
A multi-union baseline agreement covering DGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and L.A. IATSE workers. Establishes core fringe contribution rules for major production categories.
- Coverage across multiple unions and job categories
- Includes pension, health, and other contribution types
- Multiple calculation methods depending on union and job title
- Contribution methods vary widely (percentage of gross, hourly calculations, percentage of straight-time earnings).
- Several sub-contracts within this grouping have different effective periods.
DGA
Director: 20.5%
UPM/AD West: 21% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
UPM/AD East: 21.125% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H UPM/AD 3rd Area: 20.5% PH&W
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
SAG-AFTRA
Performer: 21%
Background: 20.5%
WGA
Writer: 24.75%
% of gross applies to SAG-AFTRA + DGA
Per hour worked/guaranteed applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific categories) + L.A. IATSE
% of ST earnings applies to WGA
5/2/2025 → 5/1/2026 applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific or hourly categories) + L.A. IATSE
8/1/2025 → 8/1/2026 applies to WGA
Basic Agreement
A multi-union baseline agreement covering DGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and L.A. IATSE workers. Establishes core fringe contribution rules for major production categories.
- Coverage across multiple unions and job categories
- Includes pension, health, and other contribution types
- Multiple calculation methods depending on union and job title
- Contribution methods vary widely (percentage of gross, hourly calculations, percentage of straight-time earnings).
- Several sub-contracts within this grouping have different effective periods.
DGA
Director: 20.5%
UPM/AD West: 21% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
UPM/AD East: 21.125% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H UPM/AD 3rd Area: 20.5% PH&W
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
SAG-AFTRA
Performer: 21%
Background: 20.5%
WGA
Writer: 24.75%
% of gross applies to SAG-AFTRA + DGA
Per hour worked/guaranteed applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific categories) + L.A. IATSE
% of ST earnings applies to WGA
5/2/2025 → 5/1/2026 applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific or hourly categories) + L.A. IATSE
8/1/2025 → 8/1/2026 applies to WGA
Basic Agreement
A multi-union baseline agreement covering DGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and L.A. IATSE workers. Establishes core fringe contribution rules for major production categories.
- Coverage across multiple unions and job categories
- Includes pension, health, and other contribution types
- Multiple calculation methods depending on union and job title
- Contribution methods vary widely (percentage of gross, hourly calculations, percentage of straight-time earnings).
- Several sub-contracts within this grouping have different effective periods.
DGA
Director: 20.5%
UPM/AD West: 21% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
UPM/AD East: 21.125% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H UPM/AD 3rd Area: 20.5% PH&W
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
SAG-AFTRA
Performer: 21%
Background: 20.5%
WGA
Writer: 24.75%
% of gross applies to SAG-AFTRA + DGA
Per hour worked/guaranteed applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific categories) + L.A. IATSE
% of ST earnings applies to WGA
5/2/2025 → 5/1/2026 applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific or hourly categories) + L.A. IATSE
8/1/2025 → 8/1/2026 applies to WGA
Basic Agreement
A multi-union baseline agreement covering DGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and L.A. IATSE workers. Establishes core fringe contribution rules for major production categories.
- Coverage across multiple unions and job categories
- Includes pension, health, and other contribution types
- Multiple calculation methods depending on union and job title
- Contribution methods vary widely (percentage of gross, hourly calculations, percentage of straight-time earnings).
- Several sub-contracts within this grouping have different effective periods.
DGA
Director: 20.5%
UPM/AD West: 21% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
UPM/AD East: 21.125% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H UPM/AD 3rd Area: 20.5% PH&W
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
SAG-AFTRA
Performer: 21%
Background: 20.5%
WGA
Writer: 24.75%
% of gross applies to SAG-AFTRA + DGA
Per hour worked/guaranteed applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific categories) + L.A. IATSE
% of ST earnings applies to WGA
5/2/2025 → 5/1/2026 applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific or hourly categories) + L.A. IATSE
8/1/2025 → 8/1/2026 applies to WGA
Basic Agreement
A multi-union baseline agreement covering DGA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and L.A. IATSE workers. Establishes core fringe contribution rules for major production categories.
- Coverage across multiple unions and job categories
- Includes pension, health, and other contribution types
- Multiple calculation methods depending on union and job title
- Contribution methods vary widely (percentage of gross, hourly calculations, percentage of straight-time earnings).
- Several sub-contracts within this grouping have different effective periods.
DGA
Director: 20.5%
UPM/AD West: 21% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
UPM/AD East: 21.125% PH&W & T&Q
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H UPM/AD 3rd Area: 20.5% PH&W
- 14.5% PH&W based on COA & Vacation pay only
- 8.583% V&H
SAG-AFTRA
Performer: 21%
Background: 20.5%
WGA
Writer: 24.75%
% of gross applies to SAG-AFTRA + DGA
Per hour worked/guaranteed applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific categories) + L.A. IATSE
% of ST earnings applies to WGA
5/2/2025 → 5/1/2026 applies to SAG-AFTRA (specific or hourly categories) + L.A. IATSE
8/1/2025 → 8/1/2026 applies to WGA
Disclaimer
By accessing the Rate Finder, you agree that in no event will Wrapbook be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Rate Finder including but not limited to your reliance on the provided information, wages owed and due, or late penalties. The Rate Finder and the information contained within it are intended for general budgeting purposes and should not be used as a substitution for the union agreements themselves. You should seek professional guidance before making any decisions based on the information obtained here.
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