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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Stunt performers stand in for actors when the script calls for anything dangerous or specialised to be done on a film or TV set.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: as a contractor / self-employed; away from home
There will be
0.5% more Stunt performer jobs in 2027.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a film studio, at a TV studio or on a film set.
Your working environment may be physically demanding, at height, outdoors some of the time and you may spend nights away from home.
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need to apply to British Stunt Register's Stunt Grading Scheme. You'll need qualifications and skills across at least 6 different sporting areas in 4 of the following groups:
The fighting category is compulsory.
You'll also need at least one year's experience in each of your sporting areas. Throughout your career, you'll need to keep your skills and qualifications up to date.
Probationary members are encouraged to attend shoots as observers in order to broaden their knowledge of the profession. You could do this by getting experience as an extra or a 'walk-on'.
You'll need to:
There are no official training schemes or schools to train stunt performers, although some private ‘stunt schools’ offer short courses in skills like stage combat, working with fire and stunt driving.
These courses can be useful for building experience, but will not be accepted towards membership of the register.
You'll need to join the British Stunt Register to get access to the Stunt Grading Scheme.
The register is divided into 3 categories of membership:probationary; intermediate; full
You can find more details about minimum daily and weekly rates for stunt performers from Equity, the trade union for professional performers and creative artists.
With experience, you could become a stunt arranger or co-ordinator.
You can find more details about minimum daily and weekly rates for stunt performers from Equity, the trade union for professional performers and creative artists.
You'll need: