US EditionJust how much are halftime performers paid for the Super Bowl?
The NFL finances all halftime show production costs but does not pay headline performers, while some dancers receive only small stipends, prompting union negotiations.
- This year, the NFL covers halftime production and travel costs, but performers like Bad Bunny receive no performance fee at Levi's Stadium.
- Performers accept unpaid Super Bowl slots because the stage offers massive exposure, as SAG-AFTRA reports some received only $712 for show day.
- The production budget covered extensive staff and gear, including pay for up to 3,000 production staff and a 38-part collapsible stage at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime production.
- After investigations, SAG-AFTRA and show producers agreed that no professional dancers will work for free, following the Los Angeles Times report on $712 pay and stipends.
- Sports Illustrated reported that Usher received $671 for the 2024 performance and about $1,800 for rehearsals, contrasting with roughly $13 million NFL quarterback salaries.
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