USA 829 Off-Broadway
United Scenic Artists Local 829 Off-Broadway agreement, offered for Off-Broadway productions: minimum rates by job title, premiums, benefit contributions, dues, vacation and overtime for every rate set in force or scheduled.
United Scenic Artists Local 829, Off-Broadway agreement. It is offered for Off-Broadway productions.
On this union's rates, premiums are added to the rate: each one is its own pay line on top of the rate entered for the payee.
| Rate set | Status | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 → Jun 30, 2027 | In force today | 14 |
| Jul 1, 2027 → Jun 30, 2028 | Takes effect Jul 1, 2027 | 14 |
| Jul 1, 2028 → Jun 30, 2029 | Takes effect Jul 1, 2028 | 14 |
| Jul 1, 2029 onward | Takes effect Jul 1, 2029 | 14 |
USA 829 Off-Broadway contributions
What the employer pays each fund on top of pay, in the rate set in force on Oct 21, 2026 and each scheduled change to it. Each fund's other rates, and how every rate is charged, are in the benefit contributions tables below.
- USA 829 Off-Broadway IATSE NBF (IATSE NBF — USA) contribution: 13% of gross (from Jul 1, 2026)
- USA 829 Off-Broadway USA Pension (Local 829 Pension Fund) contribution: 9% of gross (from Jul 1, 2026)
In force: Jul 1, 2026 → Jun 30, 2027
In force on Oct 21, 2026. A payroll uses this rate set when its pay period ends between Jul 1, 2026 and Jun 30, 2027.
14 rules.
USA 829 Off-Broadway premiums and increments from Jul 1, 2026
Premiums added to a payee's pay, and how each one reaches a payroll.
Weekly premiums. Offered under Assignments on the run, and on the payee's record. Saved to the payee, a premium repeats every week until it is end-dated.
| Premium | Applies to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $64.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $128.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $161.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $128.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $191.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $224.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $213.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $243.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $273.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $62.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $123.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway benefit contributions from Jul 1, 2026
Contributions the employer pays to the union's funds on top of pay. They are not deducted from the payee.
| Contribution | Applies to | Rate | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATSE NBF (IATSE NBF — USA) | All titles | 13% of gross | Every payroll |
| USA Pension (Local 829 Pension Fund) | All titles | 9% of gross | Every payroll |
USA 829 Off-Broadway dues and deductions from Jul 1, 2026
Withheld from the payee's pay on every payroll and remitted to the union.
| Deduction | Applies to | Rate | Tax treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA 829 Dues (USA 829 dues) | All titles | 2% of gross | Post-tax |
Scheduled: Jul 1, 2027 → Jun 30, 2028
Takes effect Jul 1, 2027. A payroll uses it when its pay period ends between Jul 1, 2027 and Jun 30, 2028, whatever the date it is run.
14 rules.
USA 829 Off-Broadway changes on Jul 1, 2027
Compared with the rate set before it (Jul 1, 2026 → Jun 30, 2027), 11 rules change and 3 carry over unchanged.
USA 829 Off-Broadway premium and increment changes on Jul 1, 2027
| Rule | Applies to | Before | From Jul 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $64.00 per week | $67.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $128.00 per week | $134.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $161.00 per week | $169.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $128.00 per week | $134.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $191.00 per week | $201.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $224.00 per week | $235.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $213.00 per week | $226.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $243.00 per week | $257.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $273.00 per week | $290.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $62.00 per week | $65.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $123.00 per week | $129.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway premiums and increments from Jul 1, 2027
Premiums added to a payee's pay, and how each one reaches a payroll.
Weekly premiums. Offered under Assignments on the run, and on the payee's record. Saved to the payee, a premium repeats every week until it is end-dated.
| Premium | Applies to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $67.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $134.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $169.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $134.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $201.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $235.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $226.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $257.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $290.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $65.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $129.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway benefit contributions from Jul 1, 2027
Contributions the employer pays to the union's funds on top of pay. They are not deducted from the payee.
| Contribution | Applies to | Rate | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATSE NBF (IATSE NBF — USA) | All titles | 13% of gross | Every payroll |
| USA Pension (Local 829 Pension Fund) | All titles | 9% of gross | Every payroll |
USA 829 Off-Broadway dues and deductions from Jul 1, 2027
Withheld from the payee's pay on every payroll and remitted to the union.
| Deduction | Applies to | Rate | Tax treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA 829 Dues (USA 829 dues) | All titles | 2% of gross | Post-tax |
Scheduled: Jul 1, 2028 → Jun 30, 2029
Takes effect Jul 1, 2028. A payroll uses it when its pay period ends between Jul 1, 2028 and Jun 30, 2029, whatever the date it is run.
14 rules.
USA 829 Off-Broadway changes on Jul 1, 2028
Compared with the rate set before it (Jul 1, 2027 → Jun 30, 2028), 11 rules change and 3 carry over unchanged.
USA 829 Off-Broadway premium and increment changes on Jul 1, 2028
| Rule | Applies to | Before | From Jul 1, 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $67.00 per week | $71.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $134.00 per week | $141.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $169.00 per week | $177.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $134.00 per week | $141.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $201.00 per week | $211.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $235.00 per week | $246.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $226.00 per week | $237.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $257.00 per week | $270.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $290.00 per week | $304.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $65.00 per week | $68.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $129.00 per week | $135.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway premiums and increments from Jul 1, 2028
Premiums added to a payee's pay, and how each one reaches a payroll.
Weekly premiums. Offered under Assignments on the run, and on the payee's record. Saved to the payee, a premium repeats every week until it is end-dated.
| Premium | Applies to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $71.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $141.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $177.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $141.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $211.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $246.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $237.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $270.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $304.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $68.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $135.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway benefit contributions from Jul 1, 2028
Contributions the employer pays to the union's funds on top of pay. They are not deducted from the payee.
| Contribution | Applies to | Rate | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATSE NBF (IATSE NBF — USA) | All titles | 13% of gross | Every payroll |
| USA Pension (Local 829 Pension Fund) | All titles | 9% of gross | Every payroll |
USA 829 Off-Broadway dues and deductions from Jul 1, 2028
Withheld from the payee's pay on every payroll and remitted to the union.
| Deduction | Applies to | Rate | Tax treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA 829 Dues (USA 829 dues) | All titles | 2% of gross | Post-tax |
Scheduled: Jul 1, 2029 onward
Takes effect Jul 1, 2029. A payroll uses it when its pay period ends on or after Jul 1, 2029, whatever the date it is run.
14 rules.
USA 829 Off-Broadway changes on Jul 1, 2029
Compared with the rate set before it (Jul 1, 2028 → Jun 30, 2029), 11 rules change and 3 carry over unchanged.
USA 829 Off-Broadway premium and increment changes on Jul 1, 2029
| Rule | Applies to | Before | From Jul 1, 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $71.00 per week | $76.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $141.00 per week | $151.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $177.00 per week | $190.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $141.00 per week | $151.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $211.00 per week | $225.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $246.00 per week | $264.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $237.00 per week | $249.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $270.00 per week | $284.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $304.00 per week | $319.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $68.00 per week | $72.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $135.00 per week | $142.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway premiums and increments from Jul 1, 2029
Premiums added to a payee's pay, and how each one reaches a payroll.
Weekly premiums. Offered under Assignments on the run, and on the payee's record. Saved to the payee, a premium repeats every week until it is end-dated.
| Premium | Applies to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $76.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $151.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers A–B (Wk 13+) | All titles | $190.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 1–6) | All titles | $151.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 7–12) | All titles | $225.00 per week |
| AWC — Commercial Tiers C–D (Wk 13+) | All titles | $264.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier A (Wk 7+) | All titles | $249.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tier B (Wk 7+) | All titles | $284.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Over $4.5M Tiers C–D (Wk 7+) | All titles | $319.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 1–2 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $72.00 per week |
| AWC — NFP Under $4.5M Tiers 3–5 (Wk 7+) | All titles | $142.00 per week |
USA 829 Off-Broadway benefit contributions from Jul 1, 2029
Contributions the employer pays to the union's funds on top of pay. They are not deducted from the payee.
| Contribution | Applies to | Rate | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| IATSE NBF (IATSE NBF — USA) | All titles | 13% of gross | Every payroll |
| USA Pension (Local 829 Pension Fund) | All titles | 9% of gross | Every payroll |
USA 829 Off-Broadway dues and deductions from Jul 1, 2029
Withheld from the payee's pay on every payroll and remitted to the union.
| Deduction | Applies to | Rate | Tax treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA 829 Dues (USA 829 dues) | All titles | 2% of gross | Post-tax |
Related
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- Union Rate Reference: the document each rate comes from
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Rates as exported from Greenroom on Oct 21, 2026.