Session Bassist Rates (US & Canada)

girlonbass · #1 11-23-2010, 11:18 AM

Hi guys,

Can anybody help me determine fair session rates for bassist?

I'm wondering about non-A-list players? Per song? Per hour? Mainly in Canadian centers like Vancouver and Toronto.

TIA,
Terri

Jim Campbell · #2 11-23-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by girlonbass

(Sorry if this is the wrong forum)

Hi guys,

Can anybody help me determine fair session rates for bassist?

I'm wondering about non-A-list players? Per song? Per hour? Mainly in Canadian centers like Vancouver and Toronto.

TIA,
Terri

seems to me that the musicians union would have that info....

girlonbass · #3 11-23-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Campbell

seems to me that the musicians union would have that info....

Oh, right. Actually, I'm looking for non-union rates.

thanks,
Terri

Jim Campbell · #4 11-23-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by girlonbass

Oh, right. Actually, I'm looking for non-union rates.

thanks,
Terri

most of the non union jobs i've seen pay the same as union rate,but without all the o/t ,benefits,pension stuff.....

girlonbass · #5 11-23-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Campbell

most of the non union jobs i've seen pay the same as union rate,but without all the o/t ,benefits,pension stuff.....

So how much is that?

Muss · #6 11-26-2010, 10:02 AM

would love to hear the answer too

steve_rolfeca · #7 11-26-2010, 10:06 AM

IME, there is no rate if you're talking about non-union dates.

Tends to come down to what the employer can afford, vs what your reputation is worth. And how willing you are to walk away from the date if it doesn't pay enough...