Salary Competition: How Much TBBT Cast Earned Compared to Young Sheldon
The Big Bang Theory and its spin-off Young Sheldon were the ultimate IT shows of their time. But which of the iconic casts was paid more? Let's find out together!
There's no denying that everyone who ever watched The Big Bang Theory ended up feeling something towards the characters. Either eternal love or irritation and annoyance, but there's no way the audience was indifferent, that's for sure. The same goes for the Young Sheldon cast, but in a slightly different light.
However, both shows were huge successes at the time of their release, which raised a lot of questions in fans' minds. Each and every cast member definitely woke up more popular after the shows premiered, which means they also became wealthier.
But which show's cast was paid more? The numbers are here.
What Did The Big Bang Theory Cast Make?
By its final season, the show’s five main stars, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar, were each earning a staggering $1 million per episode.
Before they hit that million-dollar mark, they were still pulling in hefty six-figure paychecks, with regular raises along the way. Even supporting stars like Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch reached $500,000 per episode by the end. It was one of the most-watched sitcoms on the planet, and the salaries definitely showed it.
And What About Young Sheldon Cast?
No one hit seven figures, but they still did impressively well, especially considering some of them weren’t old enough to drive. Young Iain Armitage started out at $30,000 an episode and worked up to at least $60,000 by the final seasons.
Lance Barber, who played George, reportedly earned $300,000 per episode and Zoe Perry, who portrayed Mary, took home around $150,000. Annie Potts, the beloved Meemaw, made $125,000.
So Who Takes the Prize?
When it comes to sheer dollar amounts, The Big Bang Theory cast wins hands down - they were TV millionaires. But when it comes to earning big bucks early, the Young Sheldon cast had a massive head start.
Where to Stream The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon?
The Big Bang Theory is available to stream on Hulu, while Young Sheldon is currently streaming on Netflix.
