How Much Do Stars of Popular TV Shows Earn: The Numbers
Stars of popular TV series earn millions per episode. The highest pay goes to actors who both play leading roles and are involved in producing the shows.
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon earned about $2 million per episode for their roles in *The Morning Show*. In addition to their acting fees, they also serve as executive producers.
At the height of *Two and a Half Men*’s popularity, Charlie Sheen earned about $1.8 million per episode. According to the Associated Press, this was one of the highest television salaries of its time.
Kevin Costner initially earned about $500,000 per episode for “Yellowstone,” but by the fifth season, his fee had risen to $1.3 million per episode.
Jason Sudeikis earned about $1 million per episode for his role in “Ted Lasso.” This amount covered not only his acting work—he was also a writer and executive producer on the series.
