How much do film extras earn in Ireland and how regular is the work?

"It's far from lucrative, but a behind-the-scenes glimpse of actors 'mastering their craft' on hit shows makes it worthwhile for the people who do it On a grey day in a remote forest, a bus pulls up and dozens of extras spill out in puffer jackets and trainers. Within an hour, they will be transformed into Norse peasants waiting for Vikings to ride into a built village. They have left their homes before dawn, and most will not be back for 10 or 12 hours."

"For that, a typical extra can expect somewhere between €110 and €150 before tax, and that's before the cost of getting to the set."

Extras travel to remote locations early in the morning and spend long days on set, sometimes 10–12 hours, performing as background characters. They arrive in ordinary clothes and are then costumed into period roles such as Norse peasants for historical productions. Typical compensation ranges from €110 to €150 before tax, often insufficient to cover travel and other expenses. Many extras accept modest pay because they value the behind-the-scenes experience, the opportunity to observe professional actors, and the chance to practice and develop performance skills on real productions.

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