Stranger Things Actors: A Look at Their Paychecks

The hit Netflix series Stranger Things has taken the world by storm, and with its massive success comes a hefty paycheck for its talented cast. According to Puck News, the show's actors have negotiated together as a group, except for Millie Bobby Brown who has an existing deal with Netflix.

The top 10 regulars on the show, including Winona Ryder and David Harbour, are in the first tier and receive significant compensation. The other 10 regulars, including Brett Gelman and Priah Ferguson, are in the fourth tier and earn less than the top group.

The older teens and young adults, such as Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, and Maya Hawke, fall under tier three. Sadie Sink, who joined the show in season two, is also part of this tier. The four original cast members from season one receive around $200,000 per season.

The younger male actors, including Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Finn Wolfhard, are in tier two and earn a whopping $7 million each. For the upcoming fifth and final season of Stranger Things, both Brown and Harbour will receive $9.5 million apiece, up from their previous salary of $2.8 million.

The show's cast budget is estimated to be around $80 million for the entire production. Caleb McLaughlin, who plays Lucas on the show, is the oldest of the core four at 20 years old, while his character is only 15. This represents a significant age gap between the actor and their character.

Puck News reports that Netflix has financially rewarded its expansive cast with substantive pay raises for the final season, due to the show's massive success on the streaming service. With Stranger Things being one of Netflix's biggest draws in history, it's no surprise that the talented cast is reaping the benefits of their hard work.

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