Started by former Hollywood assistants, #PayUpHollywood evolved from an online rallying cry into widespread movement that played a crucial role in increasing pay and improving workplace benefits and treatment for hundreds of support staffers.
From the mailroom to C-suites, the writers’ room to post, agencies to marketing, our list of assistants and support staff consists of over 80 roles and are eligible for our help and services .
91.05% of respondents reported making $50,000 or less in 2021 from their entertainment job, up from the 79.11% of assistants who reported making $50,000 or less in 2020. 52.29% reported making less than $30,000 in 2021. According to the LA County Housing Need Report for 2021, a minimum annual income of $79,524 is required to not be considered “cost-burdened” in Los Angeles (ie, spending more than 30% of one’s income on rent.)
