How much is SAG scale for commercials as a principal performer?

Answer 1

scale i think is 25,000 including residuals, that's usuall the total i make for a commerical

The above answer sounds to me like the answer of a person who has NEVER worked in television, film or commercials. To answer this correctly you must consult SAG as the answers are always changing. Currently it is as follows;

1.Broadcastcommercial used on cable networks: Cable residuals are based on the totalunits (up to a maximum of 2000 units) for all cable networks on which thecommercial airs during a 13-week cycle. A unit value is assigned to eachnetwork based on the number of subscribers. Depending on the number of units,the payment to an on-camera performer will range from a minimum amount of$567.10 (session fee) to a maximum amount of $2,738.00. (Group performers andvoice-overs are paid under a similar formula with lower rates.) Session feesmay be credited against local cable use only; holding fees may never becredited against cable use.2. Cable-only commercial : When a commercial is produced only for cable use, the formula described inParagraph 1 above is used to calculate residuals. In cable-only commercials,no holding fees are paid and a performer therefore cannot be held exclusive tothe product. A performer must be advised at the time of audition and/orbooking that a commercial is for cable-only. The maximum period of use for acable-only commercial is limited to one year. The producer must contact theperformer and negotiate for any extended use periods.