Entertainment Payroll

Entertainment Payroll & Accounting for Film & TV Productions
XR Pay simplifies entertainment payroll, giving producers, accountants and executives the tools and support they need to stay on schedule, on budget and in compliance—without slowing down production.

Tailored Payroll Solutions for Entertainment Productions
From independent films to blockbusters and beyond, XR Pay enables entertainment payroll solutions that are built to handle the industry's most intricate requirements.
Simplified, precise onboarding and time tracking for cast, crew and vendors
Advanced reporting capabilities for detailed financial oversight
Compliance-first processes to seamlessly navigate complex Union and Guild agreements
Accelerate talent residual setup and ensure accurate, timely payments
Efficient Production Accounting Software
XR Pay’s proprietary production accounting software gives users a complete view into the financial health of a production. Users can track, manage, analyze and report on all production expenses with ease and accuracy.
Optimized entertainment payroll software for any size project and production
Monitor, manage and report on all production expenses with confidence
Leverage robust data tools to enhance financial operations decision-making


Simplify Compliance and Mitigate Risk
Managing labor relations and ensuring compliance is challenging—XR Pay’s expert team is here to simplify the process, preventing penalties and costly overruns.
Immediate engagement for Union and Guild agreement management
Verification of contracts, scale rates and fringe benefits
Agreement setup and rate calculation validation to ensure accuracy
Ongoing communication with payroll teams for quick resolution of inquiries
Pension report reconciliation and prompt remittance for compliance assurance
Expertise That Powers Your Productions
With decades of experience, XR Pay sets the standard for payroll accuracy and reliability in entertainment. Through constant communication, our dedicated teams are laser-focused on reducing risk and ensuring compliance across complex Union agreements, heading off penalties and overruns in advance.
Strategic guidance on tax incentives and production credits
Comprehensive signatory services and insurance management
Industry-leading quality assurance for complete peace of mind
Personalized, white-glove service for all productions


Best-in-class Residuals Payments Engine
Fast turnaround times that make residuals available to customers in days, not months
Greater control with pre-production estimates and forecasting tools
First residuals dashboard to directly access cast lists and provide real-time reporting
Timely, accurate and streamlined residual payments for talent and crew with fixed pricing terms.
Production that’s Right for You
Explore Our TV Solution
Centralized TV payroll solutions—streamlining crew payments, residuals, and accounting for episodic and unscripted productions. Learn more
Explore Our Film Solution
Film payroll solutions for productions of all sizes—streamlining onboarding, accounting, union compliance, and financial reporting. Learn more