Hollywood stunt performers earn $1,093-$1,198 base daily rate under the 2025 SAG contract — plus hazard supplements that can dwarf the base pay entirely. High falls pay $500-$1,000 extra, fire burns $1,000-$5,000 per take, and vehicle stunts $500-$3,000. Vehicle specialty work fast-tracks performers to senior specialist status with annual salaries reaching $200,000. Body doubling requires equally brutal training — suppressing natural fall reflexes while performing realistic injury reactions, often without protective gear. Most newcomers quit within three months. Those who push through reach $200,000+ annually as lead doubles or stunt coordinators. Non-union performers earn significantly less with no job security or protections.
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