Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime “Bush Performers” Earned About $1,300 Each

One of the most talked-about visual moments from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just the music or choreography—it was the performers dressed as moving bushes. Now, new details have emerged about what those background performers were paid, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how massive productions like the Super Bowl come together.

According to verified reports, the individuals who appeared in bush costumes during Bad Bunny’s halftime performance were paid $18.70 per hour. Their work stretched across roughly 70 hours, covering rehearsals, fittings, technical run-throughs, and the live performance itself. In total, each performer earned approximately $1,309 for their role in the show.

While the bush costumes may have seemed like a brief visual gag on screen, the job required days of preparation and long hours behind the scenes. Super Bowl halftime productions are known for their intense schedules, with performers often rehearsing late into the night to ensure precise timing for a live broadcast watched by hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

The pay rate aligns with standard union and large-event performance wages in the US, though the revelation has sparked conversation online about compensation in high-profile entertainment events. Some fans praised the transparency and noted that many performers value the exposure and experience of being part of a Super Bowl halftime show, while others questioned whether the compensation matched the scale and profitability of the event.

Bad Bunny’s halftime performance itself was widely praised for its creativity, cultural flair, and bold staging choices. The now-famous “bush performers” became an unexpected talking point, highlighting how even the smallest elements of the Super Bowl spectacle involve real people putting in long hours to bring a few unforgettable minutes of entertainment to life.