/* global React */ const { useState: usePayState } = React; // ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── // PAY GUIDE TOOL — indicative AUD pay-rate guidance for performers // & producers, based on MEAA guidance + Live Performance Award // [MA000081]. Guidance only — not advice. Leads are emailed via // Formspree (same pattern as the other forms on the site). // // ⚠️ Keep RATES current: update after each Annual Wage Review // (effective 1 July). low/high = indicative ordinary AUD hourly. // ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── const PAYTOOL_FORMSPREE = 'https://formspree.io/f/xkoavzzr'; // dedicated Pay Guide inbox const PAY_RATES = { effectiveLabel: 'Rates effective 1 July 2025 (indicative)', superRate: 0.12, casualLoading: 0.25, overtime: { firstHours: 2, firstMult: 1.5, afterMult: 2.0 }, experience: { emerging: { label: 'Emerging — under 2 years', mult: 1.00 }, established: { label: 'Established — 2 to 5 years', mult: 1.15 }, experienced: { label: 'Experienced — 5+ years', mult: 1.35 }, }, industries: { theatre: { label: 'Theatre & Live Performance', source: 'Live Performance Award [MA000081] / MEAA', sourceUrl: 'https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/awards-summary/ma000081-summary', note: 'Based on the Live Performance Award. Weekly/season engagements, penalty rates for evenings, weekends and public holidays, and tour allowances may apply on top of these hourly figures.', roles: { actor: { label: 'Actor / Performer', low: 32, high: 55 }, ensemble: { label: 'Ensemble / Chorus', low: 30, high: 46 }, dancer: { label: 'Dancer', low: 31, high: 50 }, singer: { label: 'Singer / Musician', low: 33, high: 55 }, stagemgr: { label: 'Stage Manager', low: 34, high: 56 }, producer: { label: 'Producer / Director', low: 45, high: 90 }, }, }, film: { label: 'Film & Television (drama)', source: 'MEAA Motion Picture Production Agreement (MPPA) guidance', sourceUrl: 'https://www.meaa.org/resources/', note: 'Screen drama rates are negotiated minimums that vary by budget, role size and usage. Feature, TV drama and SVOD agreements differ. Loadings, residuals and overtime are commonly negotiated above base.', roles: { lead: { label: 'Lead / Principal actor', low: 48, high: 130 }, support: { label: 'Supporting actor', low: 40, high: 85 }, guest: { label: 'Guest / Day player', low: 38, high: 75 }, extra: { label: 'Extra / Background', low: 29, high: 46 }, stunt: { label: 'Stunt performer', low: 55, high: 150 }, producer: { label: 'Producer', low: 55, high: 140 }, }, }, commercial: { label: 'Commercial / TVC & Advertising', source: 'MEAA advertising / commercial guidance', sourceUrl: 'https://www.meaa.org/resources/', note: 'Commercials carry separate USAGE / BUYOUT fees (by territory, media and term) that are usually far larger than the shoot fee shown here. Treat this as the attendance/session component only.', roles: { principal: { label: 'Principal (on-camera)', low: 60, high: 220 }, feature: { label: 'Featured extra', low: 40, high: 75 }, extra: { label: 'Extra / Background', low: 35, high: 60 }, voiceover: { label: 'Voiceover artist', low: 90, high: 300 }, hand: { label: 'Hand / Parts model', low: 45, high: 110 }, }, }, social: { label: 'Social Media Content', source: 'Market guidance (no single award)', sourceUrl: 'https://www.meaa.org/resources/', note: 'Social/UGC work isn\u2019t governed by a single award; rates depend on deliverables, exclusivity, whitelisting and usage term. The range below is the talent/creation fee per the hours entered — licensing is additional.', roles: { talent: { label: 'On-screen talent / Creator', low: 45, high: 160 }, ugc: { label: 'UGC creator', low: 35, high: 110 }, presenter: { label: 'Host / Presenter', low: 50, high: 180 }, extra: { label: 'Background / Supporting', low: 30, high: 60 }, }, }, adhoc: { label: 'Ad-hoc / Casual engagement', source: 'General market guidance', sourceUrl: 'https://www.meaa.org/resources/', note: 'A general guide for one-off or casual creative engagements not covered above. Always confirm the correct award/agreement for the specific work.', roles: { performer: { label: 'Performer / Entertainer', low: 35, high: 80 }, host: { label: 'MC / Host', low: 45, high: 120 }, promo: { label: 'Promotional / Brand rep', low: 32, high: 65 }, workshop: { label: 'Workshop / Teaching artist',low: 45, high: 95 }, }, }, }, }; const AU_STATES = ['NSW', 'VIC', 'QLD', 'SA', 'WA', 'TAS', 'NT', 'ACT']; const payFmt = (n) => '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString('en-AU'); // Keyed select styled to match the design system const PayKeySelect = ({ label, required, hint, value, onChange, options, disabled, placeholder }) => (
{label}
); const PayNumberField = ({ label, required, hint, value, onChange, placeholder, min, max, step }) => (
{label} onChange(e.target.value)} style={{ padding: '0 0 10px 0', height: 44, fontSize: 17, borderBottom: '1px solid var(--ink)', fontFamily: 'var(--font-mono)' }} />
); // Reusable "guidance only" band const GuidanceBand = ({ heading, children }) => (
{heading}

{children}

); // ── compute ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── function payCompute(state) { const ind = PAY_RATES.industries[state.industry]; const role = ind.roles[state.role]; const exp = PAY_RATES.experience[state.experience]; const hours = parseFloat(state.hours) || 0; const ot = parseFloat(state.overtime || '0') || 0; const casual = state.casual; const otFirst = Math.min(ot, PAY_RATES.overtime.firstHours); const otAfter = Math.max(0, ot - PAY_RATES.overtime.firstHours); const otFactor = otFirst * PAY_RATES.overtime.firstMult + otAfter * PAY_RATES.overtime.afterMult; const build = (rate) => { const ordinary = rate * hours; const overtime = rate * otFactor; let subtotal = (ordinary + overtime) * exp.mult; const loading = casual ? subtotal * PAY_RATES.casualLoading : 0; const total = subtotal + loading; return { ordinary, overtime, expAdj: (ordinary + overtime) * (exp.mult - 1), loading, total }; }; const lo = build(role.low), hi = build(role.high); return { ind, role, exp, hours, ot, casual, lo, hi, superLo: lo.total * PAY_RATES.superRate, superHi: hi.total * PAY_RATES.superRate, state: state.auState, }; } // ── Result view ─────────────────────────────────────────────── const PayResult = ({ r, onReset, onEmail, emailing, emailed }) => { const rows = []; rows.push(['Indicative ordinary pay', `${payFmt(r.lo.ordinary)} – ${payFmt(r.hi.ordinary)}`]); if (r.ot > 0) rows.push([`Overtime (${r.ot} hr — first ${PAY_RATES.overtime.firstHours} @${PAY_RATES.overtime.firstMult}×, then ${PAY_RATES.overtime.afterMult}×)`, `${payFmt(r.lo.overtime)} – ${payFmt(r.hi.overtime)}`]); rows.push([`Experience adjustment (${Math.round((r.exp.mult - 1) * 100)}%)`, `${payFmt(r.lo.expAdj)} – ${payFmt(r.hi.expAdj)}`]); if (r.casual) rows.push([`Casual loading (${Math.round(PAY_RATES.casualLoading * 100)}%)`, `${payFmt(r.lo.loading)} – ${payFmt(r.hi.loading)}`]); rows.push([`Plus superannuation (${Math.round(PAY_RATES.superRate * 100)}%, on top)`, `${payFmt(r.superLo)} – ${payFmt(r.superHi)}`]); return (
{/* Estimate card — ink */}
Your indicative guide
{payFmt(r.lo.total)} – {payFmt(r.hi.total)} AUD
Estimated total for {r.hours} hr{r.hours == 1 ? '' : 's'}{r.ot ? ` + ${r.ot} OT hr${r.ot == 1 ? '' : 's'}` : ''} — {r.state}
{[r.role.label, r.ind.label, r.exp.label].map((t) => ( {t} ))}
{/* Breakdown */}
Breakdown
{rows.map(([k, v]) => (
{k} {v}
))}

Source basis: {r.ind.source}. {r.ind.note}{' '} View source →
{PAY_RATES.effectiveLabel}. Superannuation is shown in addition to the figures above.

This range is indicative and for guiding purposes only. It is not the opinion of CentreStage Agency and is not a quote. Rates depend on usage, buyouts, the specific production and your individual negotiation. Always confirm against the current MEAA rate card and the relevant award or agreement. CentreStage Agency accepts no legal responsibility for its use.
{emailed ? ( ✓ Sent to your inbox — we'll be in touch. ) : ( )}
); }; // ── Screen ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── const PayToolScreen = ({ navigate }) => { const [form, setForm] = usePayState({ name: '', email: '', industry: '', role: '', auState: '', experience: '', hours: '', overtime: '0', casual: false, ack: false, }); const [result, setResult] = usePayState(null); const [error, setError] = usePayState(null); const [emailing, setEmailing] = usePayState(false); const [emailed, setEmailed] = usePayState(false); const up = (k) => (v) => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, [k]: v })); const industryOptions = Object.entries(PAY_RATES.industries).map(([key, ind]) => ({ key, label: ind.label })); const roleOptions = form.industry ? Object.entries(PAY_RATES.industries[form.industry].roles).map(([key, r]) => ({ key, label: r.label })) : []; const expOptions = Object.entries(PAY_RATES.experience).map(([key, e]) => ({ key, label: e.label })); const stateOptions = AU_STATES.map((s) => ({ key: s, label: s })); const emailValid = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/.test(form.email.trim()); const hoursNum = parseFloat(form.hours); const otNum = parseFloat(form.overtime || '0'); const setIndustry = (v) => setForm((f) => ({ ...f, industry: v, role: '' })); async function sendLead(r, stage) { if (!PAYTOOL_FORMSPREE || PAYTOOL_FORMSPREE.includes('YOUR_FORM_ID')) return; try { await fetch(PAYTOOL_FORMSPREE, { method: 'POST', headers: { Accept: 'application/json', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ _subject: `Pay Guide lead · ${form.name}`, _replyto: form.email, stage, Name: form.name, Email: form.email, Industry: r.ind.label, Role: r.role.label, State: r.state, Experience: r.exp.label, Hours: r.hours, Overtime: r.ot, Casual: r.casual ? 'Yes' : 'No', 'Estimate (AUD)': `${payFmt(r.lo.total)} – ${payFmt(r.hi.total)}`, 'Super (AUD)': `${payFmt(r.superLo)} – ${payFmt(r.superHi)}`, 'Submitted from': typeof window !== 'undefined' ? window.location.href : '', }), }); } catch (err) { /* fail silently — result already shown */ } } const submit = (e) => { e.preventDefault(); setError(null); if (!form.name.trim()) return setError('Please enter your name to continue.'); if (!emailValid) return setError('Please enter a valid email address to continue.'); if (!form.industry) return setError('Please choose an industry / work type.'); if (!form.role) return setError('Please choose your role.'); if (!form.auState) return setError('Please choose your state or territory.'); if (!form.experience) return setError('Please choose your experience level.'); if (isNaN(hoursNum) || hoursNum < 0 || hoursNum > 80) return setError('Please enter ordinary hours between 0 and 80.'); if (isNaN(otNum) || otNum < 0 || otNum > 40) return setError('Please enter valid overtime hours (0–40).'); if (!form.ack) return setError('Please tick the acknowledgement box to continue.'); const r = payCompute(form); setResult(r); setEmailed(false); sendLead(r, 'calculated'); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' }); }; const emailGuide = async () => { if (!result || emailing) return; setEmailing(true); await sendLead(result, 'requested email'); setEmailing(false); setEmailed(true); }; const reset = () => { setForm({ name: '', email: '', industry: '', role: '', auState: '', experience: '', hours: '', overtime: '0', casual: false, ack: false }); setResult(null); setError(null); setEmailed(false); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' }); }; // ── Result screen ── if (result) { return (
Actors Toolkit Pay Guide
{/* Agent CTA */}

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); } // ── Form screen ── return (
{/* Hero */}
Free tool Performer & producer pay
MEAA & MA000081

Know what you
should be paid.

A quick, indicative guide to fair pay for actors, performers and producers across film, commercial, theatre, social media and ad-hoc work — drawing on MEAA pay guidance and the Live Performance Award. Answer a few questions to see an estimated rate range in Australian dollars.

The ranges shown are general guidance for orientation only. They are not the opinion or recommendation of CentreStage Agency, are not a quote, and do not constitute legal, financial or industrial advice. Always check the current MEAA rate cards and the relevant Modern Award or Agreement for your engagement. CentreStage Agency accepts no legal responsibility or liability for decisions made using this tool.
{/* How it works */}
{[ { n: '01', t: 'Describe', d: 'Tell us the industry, your role, state, experience and the hours worked. Takes under a minute.' }, { n: '02', t: 'Calculate', d: 'We apply indicative MEAA and award-based rates, with overtime, experience and casual loading factored in.' }, { n: '03', t: 'Compare', d: 'See an estimated AUD range with a transparent breakdown — a fair starting point for your negotiation.' }, ].map((s, i) => (
{s.n} / 03

{s.t}

{s.d}

))}
{/* Form */}
Your guide

Run the numbers.

{/* Your details */}
Your details

We email your guide to you. We never share your details.

{/* About the job */}
About the job

Choose the options that match your role and engagement.

This is a casual engagement (applies an indicative 25% casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements).} />
{/* Acknowledgement */} I understand this tool provides general guidance only, the figures are indicative and not a quote, they are not the opinion of CentreStage Agency, and I should consult the relevant MEAA rate card or Modern Award. CentreStage Agency holds no legal accountability for how I use this information.} /> {error && (
{error}
)}
{/* Legal footer band */}

Important: This pay guide tool is provided by CentreStage Agency for general information and orientation only. The estimated ranges are indicative, are not a quote, offer, or recommendation, and are not the opinion of CentreStage Agency. They do not constitute legal, financial, industrial or taxation advice. Actual entitlements depend on the applicable Modern Award (including the Live Performance Award MA000081), MEAA agreements and rate cards, enterprise agreements, usage and buyout terms, superannuation, and individual negotiation. You must verify any figure against the current official sources before relying on it. To the maximum extent permitted by law, CentreStage Agency accepts no liability or legal accountability for any loss arising from use of this tool.{' '} Sources: MEAA rate guidance & the Live Performance Award [MA000081]. Figures indicative as at rates effective 1 July 2025.

); }; Object.assign(window, { PayToolScreen });