Television Star Salaries
Viewers: 7 million
A longtime favorite of this Queen of Daytime TV got his own show and his own big-time salary.
Is his son following in his footsteps
Viewers: 13.1 million
Marcia Cross, Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria each make a bundle per episode.
Though she only makes this much per episode of her reality show, she makes a tidy sum each year as a chef, author and guest celebrity.
Part of the Kardashian reality TV juggernaut, Kim makes this much per episode, including the latest show in the series.
With her perfume line, endorsements and staggering appearance fee, she rakes in a big yearly salary.
Viewers: 19.4 million
As Dr. Gregory House, the lovable yet curmudgeonly star of "House M.D.," Brit Hugh Laurie takes home a bundle.
Viewers: 14 million
The talk show queen's yearly paycheck is one of the largest.
Even though this will be her show's last year , she has already launched her new network.
Viewers: 14 million
As well as bringing home the bacon, the syndicated cynical TV judge has even surpassed the media queen in ratings.
Viewers: 3.7 million (nightly)
Even though this nightly news program beat both Letterman and Leno, Letterman is still one of the kings of late night, and his paycheck is proof.
Viewers: 24.1 million
Celebrity contestants earn about $200,000 per season; the winner gets a bonus.
The pro dancers earn much less. Len Goodman is thought to nab six figures.
Viewers: 16.7 million
Among the financial benefits of reality TV is no expensive actors.
Viewers: 14.5 million
Lesley Stahl reportedly earns low seven figures annually.
For "60 Minutes" and her regular gig, Katie Couric's yearly grand total ...
Back in 1987, Andy Rooney's weekly salary was revealed.
Viewers: 13 million
If rumors are correct, Mark Harmon's episodic salary is less than half Sheen's fee.
One "Law & Order: SVU" actress is reported to earn more than Harmon.
Viewers: 12.2 million
See the "TV Guide" salary survey for an idea of what star Nathan Fillion earns.
Would he do another "Firefly" series? Fillion says yes: "Daddy's got bills to pay!"
Viewers: 11.6 million
Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo pull in around $250,000 per episode.
Upset with her initial salary, Katherine Heigl renegotiated, then left.
Source: Specials
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