Who Is the Highest Paid Actor on ‘the Big Bang Theory?’

It’s no secret that The Big Bang Theory actors are worth millions. With the show’s success, they have all — including the recurring stars — earned an impressive salary per episode. Who is the highest paid actor on The Big Bang Theory? Keep reading to find out.

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Much of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ cast have the same salary. | CBS

Who is the highest paid actor on ‘The Big Bang Theory?’

Jim Parsons is one of the richest Big Bang Theory cast members, but he’s not the highest paid. As it turns out, the hit sitcom’s starring cast is equally paid per episode. Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, and Simon Helberg all have the same salary per episode on The Big Bang Theory. According to reports, the show’s starring cast makes $900,000 per episode. That said, they used to make over $2 million more per season.

The Big Bang Theory’s starring cast recently took a $100,000 per episode pay cut in order for some of their co-stars — aka the recurring actors — to earn a little more per episode on the hit television series. Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch both benefited from the pay cut and now made $500,000 each per episode.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ cast net worth

In addition to their episode salaries, the cast of The Big Bang Theory is worth nearly $300 million. How much is each actor worth? Up ahead, we take a closer look at the net worth of Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch.

Jim Parsons net worth

As the richest cast member on The Big Bang Theory, Jim Parson has an impressive net worth. According to reports, the television star who plays Sheldon Cooper on the hit sitcom is worth $70 million.

Kaley Cuoco net worth

Kaley Cuoco has been an actress for over 20 years and, as a result, is worth millions. Despite receiving a pay cut from her Big Bang Theory salary, the actress has a net worth of around $55 million and is the second highest paid actor on Big Bang Theory.

Johnny Galecki net worth

Johnny Galecki also has a long acting career. In fact, The Big Bang Theory star has been in the business for around 30 years. His debut role took place in 1987, followed by his role 1989 National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. In addition, he also starred in Roseanne. Johnny Galecki’s net worth is $50 million.

Kunal Nayyar net worth

As one of the starring actors in The Big Bang Theory, Kunal Nayyar brings in $900,000 per episode (that’s around $21 million per episode!). His net worth is close to some of his co-stars at $45 million.

Simon Helberg net worth

Simon Helberg also has an impressive net worth. The Big Bang Theory actor brings, who brings in over $20 million per season, is worth around $45 million.

Mayim Bialik net worth

After her castmates took a pay cut, Mayim Bialik now makes half a million dollar per episode. Her net worth is around $25 million.

Melissa Rauch net worth

Melissa Rauch also makes $500,000 per episode on The Big Bang Theory. The sitcom actress’s net worth is around $8 million.

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