# Actor's Wage Gauge — The Working Actors Income Tool

> Actor's career and income management tool with paycheck calculation and on-set organization. (iPhone/iPad app by David Kubicka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-wage-gauge/id1536507334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Kubicka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536507786)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 111 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-wage-gauge/id1536507334/reviews.md

## What is Actor's Wage Gauge?

Track SAG-AFTRA pay, acting income, payroll, and late payments with powerful tools built specifically for working actors.

Created by an actor for actors, Actor’s Wage Gauge helps principals, background performers, stand-ins, and stunt professionals like you stay organized, get paid accurately, and take control of unpredictable freelance income.

JOIN FREE — TRY PRO FOR 30 DAYS

Explore all features with a free 30-day Pro trial. Choose monthly, quarterly, annual, or lifetime access options.

ACCURATE SAG-AFTRA PAYCHECK CALCULATOR

Calculate your pay down to the penny with support for:
• Meal penalties
• Night premiums
• Fittings
• Overtime
• Union adjustments
• Mileage & Studio Zone calculations

Now includes take-home pay estimates and monthly budget tracking based on your real paycheck history.

LATE PAYMENT ALERTS

Never let a paycheck slip through the cracks. Get notified when payments are overdue, log follow-up attempts, and quickly contact SAG-AFTRA for support.

PAYMENT FORECASTING & INCOME TRACKING

See when payments are expected to arrive with animated forecasting charts and monthly income goal tracking designed for freelance performers.

EXPORTS, TAXES & BACKUPS

Export earnings spreadsheets for accounting and tax prep. Includes automatic iCloud sync and manual backup options for extra peace of mind.

ON-SET ORGANIZATION TOOLS

Track:
• Shoot dates
• Wardrobe
• Call sheets
• Check-in times
• Production contacts
• Weather
• Demo reel links

Automatically sync shoot dates to your iOS Calendar.

SAG-AFTRA STUDIO ZONE MAP

Instantly see whether your shoot location falls inside the SAG-AFTRA Studio Zone, including mileage calculations for out-of-zone work.

BONUS FEATURES

• IMDb production autofill
• Receipt & PDF storage
• Offline photo/document uploads
• Reuse past production details
• Smart contact management
• Dark mode support
• Sign in with Apple, Google, or email
• Referral rewards for Pro memberships

Whether you're tracking one commercial or managing a full year of bookings, Actor’s Wage Gauge helps working performers stay financially organized and focused on the craft.

Download now and take control of your acting income.

Don't have iOS? Try the web calculator at https://actorswagegauge.com/web

## Key features

- Accurate paycheck calculation
- Late payment alerts
- Payment forecasting
- Export payment data
- Shoot calendar sync
- On-set toolkit
- Smart contact manager

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wage Gauge Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Wage Gauge Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Wage Gauge Pro Quarterly | $14.99 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wage Gauge Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actors-wage-gauge/id1536507334/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t differentiate between tv/film or commercial background work.

*2026-01-26*

This doesn’t work if I’m trying to calculate commercial background work that I did on a weekend. Which is double pay. It also didn’t calculate golden time and when I entered my start time at 8:30 AM and worked till 2:30 AM. It doesn’t recognize that I’ve worked 17 hours

### 5/5 — Essential Tool

*2025-12-16*

No more guessing in holding how much money we’ve got or how much more longer to go until Golden time

### 5/5 — GET THIS YOU FOOL

*2025-09-16*

There is no better source for anyone in the industry. Actorspay isn’t even close to this and is far less accurate. Start being responsible with your money guys, get this app, and track. No one is gonna do it for you and unfortunately mistakes are made all the time. Be informed and Get your pension! Thanks guy who created this, I hope to run into you on set someday.

### 5/5 — Working Again

*2025-06-11*

It worked wonderfully until I paid for the upgrade last night, 6/6/25. Now, the app is stuck on the landing page and will not open at all. If this gets fixed, I will change my review to five stars as I think the app, at least at one point, was worth a five-star-review. UPDATE: Today, 6/11, the app finally opened and works fine. Also, David, the developer emailed with great news about the forthcoming update. I have now changed my one star review to five. I have my favorite actor wage calculating app back. Thank you David.

### 1/5 — Stopped Working

*2025-06-07*

It worked wonderfully until I paid for the upgrade last night, 6/6/25. Now, the app is stuck on the landing page and will not open at all. If this gets fixed, I will change my review to five stars as I think the app, at least at one point, was worth a five-star-review.

### 5/5 — Inexpensive and Convenient

*2025-02-05*

Great way to keep detailed records of work. Simple and cost-effective.

### 5/5 — The Must-Have App for Act

*2024-02-29*

WageGauge is a lifesaver for actors! It simplifies payment calculations, tracks yearly earnings, monitors taxes paid, and records workdays—all in one convenient app.

No more financial headaches or guesswork. With WageGauge, managing finances becomes a breeze. The app's user-friendly interface makes navigation a delight, ensuring actors stay on top of their finances with ease.

If you're serious about your acting career, WageGauge is a must-have. Invest in your financial peace of mind today!

### 5/5 — Best App For Actors

*2024-02-01*

Until someone turned me into this app I had been keeping detailed spreadsheets for years to track days I’d worked and payroll companies for tax time. This app does everything for you in an incredibly easy and helpful user interface. A serious game changer for BG, SI, and day players in the industry

### 5/5 — God Send

*2022-11-24*

An actor’s god send. Makes tracking payments a breeze, which is of course a must.

### 5/5 — Invaluable

*2022-11-19, version 2.18*

How I wish I’d had this when I first started - this app is everything. The developer was responsive and quick to implement features and updates that make sense.
Indispensable.

## Frequently asked questions about Actor's Wage Gauge

### What is the Actor's Wage Gauge Pro membership?

Actor's Wage Gauge Pro offers access to all features, including advanced paycheck calculations and payment forecasting. You can try it free for 30 days and choose from monthly, quarterly, annual, or lifetime plans.

### How does the referral program work for Actor's Wage Gauge?

If you love Actor's Wage Gauge, you can share it with friends. When your friends subscribe to a Pro membership, you automatically earn free Pro months added to your account.

### Can Actor's Wage Gauge calculate take-home pay?

Yes, Actor's Wage Gauge includes take-home pay estimates. It supports complex calculations for meal penalties, night premiums, union adjustments, and more, providing detailed income tracking.

### How does Actor's Wage Gauge help with late payments?

Actor's Wage Gauge provides late payment alerts to notify you when payments are overdue. You can log follow-up attempts and even initiate a call to SAG for assistance directly from the app.

### What kind of data can I export from Actor's Wage Gauge?

You can export your earnings as spreadsheets, which is ideal for tax purposes and backup. The app also offers automatic iCloud backups and manual export options for added security.

### Does Actor's Wage Gauge sync with my calendar?

Yes, Actor's Wage Gauge can sync shoot dates directly to your iOS Calendar. It automatically updates with a 'Shooting Today' status, keeping your schedule current.

### Is Actor's Wage Gauge available on Android?

Currently, Actor's Wage Gauge is designed for iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). However, a web-based pay calculator is available at https://actorswagegauge.com/web for users without iOS.

### How often is Actor's Wage Gauge updated?

The app was last updated on March 8, 2026, with version 4.16. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and feature improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.24 — 2026-08-29

Update to meal penalty amounts for the new 2026 SAG-AFTRA contract with minor bug fixes.

### 4.23 — 2026-08-26

Update to meal penalty amounts for the new 2026 SAG-AFTRA contract.

### 4.22 — 2026-06-22

- Photo thumbnails display faster on shoot overview page.
- Now an even easier way to add fittings to your schedule.
- Upgraded Health and Pension Day estimations on the Track Payments page.
- Improved payment predictions for commercials on "Chart My Progress" page.

### 4.21 — 2026-06-06

- Now an even easier way to add fittings to your schedule.
- Upgraded Health and Pension Day estimations on the Track Payments page.
- Improved payment predictions for commercials on "Chart My Progress" page.

### 4.20 — 2026-05-25

- Upgraded Health and Pension Day estimations on the Track Payments page.
- Improved payment predictions for commercials on "Chart My Progress" page.

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