Ask any fan what they the cast earns and you’ll hear it all: “They must be millionaires,” “Daytime money isn’t real money,” or “They only work a few hours a day.” The reality sits somewhere in the messy middle—comfortable, but far from the fantasy of endless mansions and private jets.
Daytime soaps are covered by SAG-AFTRA’s TV contracts, which set strict minimums. Recent guidance puts minimum day rates for one-hour soaps at around $1,500 per shooting day after a 2024 pay bump.
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