First up, the kids who made us all nostalgic for the ’80s—and also terrified of demodogs. Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) is the undisputed queen of the cast, reportedly earning $300,000 to $350,000 per episode for the later seasons. That’s not just pocket change; that’s “buy your own private arcade” money.
Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), and Noah Schnapp (Will) aren’t exactly scraping by either. They’re each pulling in around $200,000 to $250,000 per episode as the show soared in popularity. That’s more than most of us make in a year—and they’re doing it while cracking jokes about Demogorgons.
Of course, these salaries didn’t start that high. In Season 1, the kids were reportedly paid a modest $15,000 to $20,000 per episode. Imagine going from “can afford snacks” to “can afford a small island” in just a few seasons. Talk about a glow-up.
The Teen Titans: Older, Wiser, Richer
Now let’s talk about the older teens who made us all have confusing feelings. Sadie Sink (Max) and Caleb McLaughlin are often grouped in with the younger cast, but Sadie’s later-season deals bumped her up to the $150,000 to $200,000 per episode range. Not bad for a girl who just wanted to skateboard and curse out Vecna.
Then there’s Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), who went from a jerk with great hair to a fan-favorite babysitter. He’s reportedly earning over $150,000 per episode now. That’s enough to buy a lifetime supply of Farrah Fawcett hair spray—and maybe a nail bat upgrade.
And let’s not forget Natalia Dyer (Nancy) and Charlie Heaton (Jonathan). While exact numbers are murky, industry insiders estimate they’re in the $100,000 to $150,000 per episode club. Not too shabby for shooting guns and reporting on Hawkins’ weirdest news stories.
