How do talent agents get paid?

Talent agents earn a percentage of what their clients are paid for their bookings. The client agreement for each gig includes payment details scheduling, benefits, sequels, and royalties. Once the client receives payment for the work, the talent agent gets an average of 10 percent of the pay, but the talent agent cut can sometimes be as much as 20 percent. The more successful clients an agent has, the more money they will make.