Grey’s Anatomy Cast Salaries: Who Makes the Most?
when it comes to Long running TV shows Gray’s Anatomy is a total powerhouse it’s been around for what feels like forever naturally with all that success you might be wondering who’s raking in the most cash let’s break it down and see who’s making the big bucks in the halls of Grace loone Memorial Kim Raver as Teddy Alman Kim Raver was first introduced in Gray’s Anatomy season 6 the the actress recurred on the show for three seasons before exiting in season 8 raver returned 6 years later in 2017 and has remained on the show ever since her current salary is unknown but it’s likely more than $100,000 per episode in 2020 ravers and her co-stars Camila lington and Kevin McKidd signed new multi-year contracts to continue on gr’s Anatomy although the amount was not revealed by ABC come on give me a woo wo that’s no that’s not good come on you got to wake up woo Camila lington as Joe Wilson Camila lington joined the cast of Gray’s Anatomy as Dr Joe Wilson in 2012 it was reported that her income was $83,000 per episode although it’s likely much north of that as she’s still a series regular as of season 20 which returned in 202 24 the British actress’s net worth is estimated to be about $2 million I know I just operated with him what he’s a psychopath yeah he had a lot to say about her he takes the truth but he he twists it and changes it to fit his own story it’s not it’s not true you were Joe Wilson I know exactly who you are [Music] Kevin McKidd is Owen hunt Kevin McKidd has appeared on Gray’s Anatomy since season 5 in 2008 and has even directed a handful of episodes his current salary per episode is unknown but it’s likely north of $100,000 if you consider his tenure on the show mckidd’s last reported salary was $83,000 per episode his net worth is estimated to be around $14 million 40 years from now I’m going to have to pry that scalp out of your hand too from my cold dead hands you’re missing the point I want to be around 40 years from now Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery Kate Walsh made her Gray’s Anatomy debut in the season 1 finale she was eventually given her spin-off private practice from 2007 to 2013 before returning to the medical drama in 2018 it was reported that Walsh was paid $125,000 per episode at one point but now her payout is likely much higher so have you made a decision yet Dr Stevens I’m sorry whether or not you’re going to hate me your mera’s friend I’m the wicked witch who came in and ruined her life and cheated on Dr wait what is it you guys call MC dreamy right God Catherine higel as Izzy Stevens Katherine higel suddenly left Gray’s Anatomy in season 6 according to Entertainment Weekly she earned as much as $125,000 per episode when she said farewell to her character Izzy Stevens in 2007 it was reported that Hegel and her Representatives opted out of negotiations because the studio didn’t value her as much as her co-stars eventually heel earned a bigger payday after she was offered a substant raise cut me some slack here no you went to Dartmouth your mother is Ellis gray you grew up look at this house you know you walk into the O and there isn’t anyone who doubts that you should be there I grew up in a trailer park I went to state school I put myself through med school by posing in my underwear you know I walk into the O and everyone hopes I’m the nurse Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey as one of the OG cast members of Gray’s Anatomy Chandra Wilson is still going strong on the medical procedural it was last reported that the actress was making at least $125,000 per episode but we assume it’s much bigger than that figure considering that she’s been on Grace for 20 Seasons now her net worth is reportedly around $10 million it’s not a stepping stone for me I believe in this hospital and what it can do and I want to push this bucket of bolts to do the most impossible things you have ever ever seen James Pickins Jr as Richard Weber like his co-star Chandra Wilson James Pickins Jr is still acting in the long running medical drama after almost 20 years he’s also estimated to be making more than $125,000 per episode of Gray’s Anatomy the exact number is unknown the 69-year-old actor’s net worth is slightly higher at $13 million the seven years you spend here as a surgical resident will be the best in worst of your life you will be pushed to the breaking point look around you say hello to your competition eight of you will switch to an easier specialty five of you will crack under the pressure two of you will be asked to leave this is your starting line this is your Arena how well you [Music] play that’s up to you Jesse Williams portrayed Jackson Avery from season 6 to season 19 of Gray’s Anatomy the actor earned $260,000 per episode of the medical drama before his departure in 2022 Williams was ordered to pay more than $50,000 a month in child support to his ex-wife and subsequently requested a reduction and those who came before us they give us something to pass on to Future Generations Sandra o starred on Gray’s Anatomy as Christina Yang from season 1 to season 11 although it’s unknown how much she made before her exit TV Guide reported that o made $350,000 per episode in season 9 which was in line with what Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo were making celebrity net worth estimates Sandra owes net worth to land at around $25 million I need to stay in bed and feel like I might die [Music] today whatever everybody has problems now get your ass out of bed and get to work now move move move second we’re good to go Justin Chambers as Alex carev Justin Chambers played the Charming Alex carev from season 1 until his departure in season 15 before he left the show the onscreen doctor earned around $375,000 per episode of Gray’s Anatomy celebrity Networth reported that the actor made $9 million per season contributing to his net worth of $18 million morning Dr model Dr Evil spawn nice tag they are brush that out for the catalogs I don’t know what do they do for the 66 on your skull Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepard Patrick Dempsey left Gray’s Anatomy in season 11 when his character was killed off the show the actor was raking in $400,000 per episode at the time of his departure according to the Hollywood Reporter his exit even allowed ABC to save nearly $10 million for one season I didn’t become a doctor because I wanted to be a God I became a doctor because I one to save [Music] lives look at me please look at me in the eye I’m a human being Ellen Pompeo as Meredith gray Ellen Pompeo officially left Gray’s Anatomy in season 19 but generally her character is still around Pompeo made 575 $5,000 per episode during her Peak as part of a new deal she signed in 2018 in 2020 Forbes named Pompeo the 10th highest paid television actress after making $22 million in 2019 I’m 48 now so I’ve finally gotten to the place where I’m okay asking for what I deserve which is something that comes only with age Ellen told The Hollywood Reporter um thank you for that you don’t get to sit up there and ask questions about my daughter if you want to take my license and make sure I never see another patient again then you do that but you have absolutely no right to ever mention my daughter’s name because you are the one who killed her father
Grey’s Anatomy isn’t just a TV show; it’s a money-making machine. The cast members who’ve stuck around (or made a memorable impact) are definitely reaping the rewards. Let’s talk dollars and cents in the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial. Who’s making it rain on Grey’s Anatomy?
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