▼85%
₹1,000,000
Avg. Base Salary (INR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (INR)
10%
₹57k
MEDIAN
₹1,000k
90%
₹10m
The average salary for an Actor / Actress is ₹1,000,000 in 2025
Base Salary
₹57k - ₹10m
Bonus
₹5k - ₹3m
Profit Sharing
₹0 - ₹50k
Total Pay
₹95k - ₹10m
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Actor / Actresses?
What Do Actor / Actresses Do?
Actor / Actress Tasks
- Follow physical, costuming, voice and language guidelines to act as a character.
- Appear on time and work well with other staff.
- Follow blocking and movement instructions.
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Common Health Benefits for a Actor / Actress
Medical
20%
None
80%
Gender Breakdown for Actor / Actresses
Female
66.7%
Male
33.3%
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FAQs About Actor / Actresses
What is the highest pay for Actor / Actresses?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Actor / Actress is ₹10m / year
What is the lowest pay for Actor / Actresses?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Actor / Actress is ₹57k / year
How can Actor / Actresses increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Actor / Actress is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Actor / Actress that oversees more junior Actor / Actresses, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.