What does it mean when an actor gets a job and there is pay + agency fee?

Question:For example:

If I am represented by a talent agency and the contract says that I have to pay 10% (commision) of all union jobs, 15% of all non-union jobs, and I am booked as principal for a TV commercial where the principal will be paid $3,000 + 10% agency. Do I still have to pay the 15% (if non-union) or 10% (if union) to my agent. Is the "10% agency" to be paid to the agent so that the actor can get the full amount of $3,000. What should the actor do in that case?

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If I am represented by a talent agency and the contract says that I have to pay 10% (commision) of all union jobs, 15% of all non-union jobs, and I am booked as principal for a TV commercial where the principal will be paid $3,000 + 10% agency. Do I still have to pay the 15% (if non-union) or 10% (if union) to my agent. Is the "10% agency" to be paid to the agent so that the actor can get the full amount of $3,000. What should the actor do in that case?

Yes, the agency already got its 10% if that is what the contract says. You don't owe them a dime. Unless, of course, it is non-union, in which case you owe them 5% (15% minus the 10% already paid).

Generally it means they will pay the agent's fees.

It would be illegal and unethical for a licensed agent to not view it that way.

If it's a non union commercial you'd owe 5% of your $3,000 not 5% or 15% of $3,300