Know What to Pay Your Agent

Your agent is an important member of the team who is helping you advance your career, and it’s your responsibility to ensure they are paid what they are due.

It can be challenging to get a handle on which sources of income are commissionable and which aren’t, but SAG-AFTRA is here to help.

For any non-residual-based payment obligations, there is a list of what is commissionable to your agent here: sagaftra.org/what-commissionable. Additionally, some of your residuals may be commissionable to your agents, depending on whether they are franchised under SAG [16(g)] or AFTRA [12-C] rules, and you can find information on that at the same link. If you’re not entirely sure which set of rules apply to you, please contact the Professional Representatives Department with any questions at (323) 549-6745, or via email at agency@sagaftra.org.

This item was originally featured in the SAG-AFTRA magazine spring 2022 issue.