What are the earnings statistics for voice actors at different career stages as explained by Gabrielle Nistico?

Hi there!

Here’s how I break down typical annual earnings for full‑time voice actors at different stages, assuming you’re actively working in the industry:

• First‑year voice actor: around $20,000 or less
• Around 5 years in: typically $30,000–$50,000
• Major market SAG-AFTRA talent (games, animation, lots of broadcast): $100,000+
• Established veterans with strong name recognition and big client rosters: about $250,000–$500,000
• Top 1% earners (celebrity-level within VO, not on-camera celebs): $1,000,000+

All of this depends on opportunity, hustle, uniqueness of your voice, and how early you start.

Where are you currently in your VO journey—just starting, a few years in, or already working regularly?