First, the ground floor. A beginner stunt performer might earn around $50,000 to $70,000 a year. That sounds decent, right? But factor in the months of waiting, auditions, and healing bruised ribs. It’s not a nine-to-five safety net.
Most rookies work day rates. A basic stunt—like a simple fall or a fake punch—pays about $800 to $1,200 per day. For that, you’ll be a human crash test dummy. At least you get lunch.
