How Much Does Netflix Pay Its TV Actors?

The salaries of movie andTV starsisn’t often a matter of public record, although when some actors pull in a record pay-day, it’s often reported. Netflix is still a fairly new presence in the TV environment, but it seems they are paying some of their stars quite well, after just a few years of churning out a slew of original programs. A new survey was released today that revealed the highest salaries per-episodes for dramatic and comedic stars, and the streaming service has a major presence in both categories, with three out of the top 5 highest salaries in the drama category.

The survey was conducted by Variety, who spoke with actors, executives, attorneys, agents, managers, and other representatives to try and capture a “snapshot of the earnings power” of talent at all levels in all facets of TV programming, including primetime, late-night, daytime, and news. On the drama side,Gilmore GirlsstarsLauren GrahamandAlexis Bledelcame out on top with a whopping $750,000 per-episode, followed byNCISstarMark Harmonwith $525,000 per-episode and Netflix’sHouse of CardsstarKevin Spaceytied with fourGame of Thronesstars (Peter Dinklage,Lena Headey,Kit HaringtonandEmilia Clarke), all of whom make $500,000 per episode.

However, since the upcomingGilmore Girls: A Year in the Liferevival only spans four feature-length episodes, that means bothLauren GrahamandAlexis Bledelwill earn $3 million apiece for this final season.Mark Harmon, whose seriesNCIStypically airs 24 episodes a season, will earn $12.6 million this season,Kevin Spaceywill earn $6.5 million for a 13-episode season ofHouse of Cardsand all theGame of Thronesstars will take home $5 million for their 10-episode season. Netflix was also represented on the drama side byJoel Kinnaman, who will earn $350,000 per episode from the upcoming seriesAltered Carbon, whileNaomi Wattswill take home $275,000 per episode for the streaming service’s upcomingGypsy.

On the comedy side, CBS’The Big Bang Theory’s big three,Jim Parsons,Kaley CuocoandJohnny Galeckiall earn $1 million per episode, and the only actor who is close to that figure isDwayne Johnson, who earns $400,000 per episode from HBO’s hit showBallers. Netflix represents the next three names on the list, though, withDrew Barrymoreearning $350,000 per-episode for the upcomingSanta Clarita Diet, with bothEmma StoneandJonah Hilltaking home the same amount for each episode of their new seriesManiac. This survey also reveals that Netflix is paying comedianChelsea Handler$10 million for her new seriesChelea.

None of these aforementioned stars can even come close to the top TV earner on this list,Judge JudySheindlin, who earns a whopping $47 million per year through her syndicated TV series. This survey also reveals that pop starMiley Cyrusis making somewhere between $13 million and $15 million for her work on NBC’sThe Voicethis season. You can visitVarietyto take a look at the full survey, and to see how much your other favorite TV stars are earning per episodes.