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Set in the 1980s, Matt and Ross Duffer achieved the feat of creating an original storyline with Stranger Things. The series, which premiered in 2016, has shot to fame since its release on Netflix. With three seasons launched, it has consistently increased its fan base over the years. One of the most intriguing aspects of the show is the inculcation of multiple genres, from science fiction and horror to teenage romance and thriller. Stranger Things introduced the world to its leads Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Joe Keery, Sadie Sink, and David Harbor, who has become best known for their characters.
With the show being in the top ten list in most countries, Stranger Things has made its acting crew a popular public figure. From teenage stars to veteran actress Winona Ryder, let’s take a look at the net worth of the cast of Stranger Things.
Sadie Sink ($1 million)
Sadie Sink was a theater actress before she entered the world of Stranger Things in the second season of the show as Max Mayfield. She soon became a part of the gang, and fans got to see her blooming friendship with Eleven in the third season. According to Life And Style Mag, Sink is paid $150,000 per episode for her role.
Joe Keery ($2 million)
One of the best transitions of the show was watching Joe Keery’s character Steve Harrington turn from a bully to a hero that saves the day. Keery has charmed the audiences with his unlikely friendship with Dustin and makes upwards of $150,000 per episode for his recurring and now main role in the show.
Caleb McLaughlin ($3 million)
Caleb McLaughlin plays Lucas, the realistic friend of the group that tackles situations with a pragmatic approach. McLaughlin was paid $30,000 per episode for the first two seasons, and his salary got hiked to $250,000 for the third season. Apart from the show, the actor has also starred in Concrete Cowboys and Dora And The Lost City Of Gold.
Noah Schnapp ($3 million)
Noah Schnapp as Will Byers begins the plotline of the Netflix original as his character is abducted by Demogorgons. While Schapp played minor roles in the movies Bridge Of Spies and The Circle, he came to prominence after his role on the show and made $250,000 per episode since the third season. As mentioned by Men’s Health, the actor has starred in 1985, Ape, and Waiting For Anya.
Maya Hawke ($3 million)
Maya Hawke stole the spotlight in season three when she made her debut on the show. As the daughter of established actors Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, she is a natural actor on screen. She portrayed the character of Robin Buckley, and as a C-Tier character on the show, she made upwards of $100,000 per episode.
Finn Wolfhard ($4 million)
The Canadian actor came to prominence after he secured the role of Max Wheeler on Stranger Things. As an A-Tier actor with the main cast, Wolfhard made $30,000 per episode during the initial period of the show, and later his salary was hiked to $250,000 in the third season as he continued to reprise his role as a part of the main gang.
Gaten Matarazzo ($5 million)
Gaten Matarazzo played the character of Dustin Henderson to perfection in his debut in Hollywood with Stranger Things. Since the first season, his character has shown a witty charm that has earned him appraisal from audiences and critics. Matarazzo has made a whopping $5 million through his appearance on the show and earned $250,000 per episode, along with hosting a hidden camera show for Netflix called Prank Encounters.
David Harbour ($6 million)
Audiences loved the character of Jim Hopper, portrayed by David Harbour, who is the Chief of Police in Hawkins, Indiana. While Harbour had made notable appearances in movies, he came into the spotlight after his role as Chief Hopper. Along with making $350,000-$400,000 per episode on the show, he has starred in several box-office smashers, including Black Widow and The Suicide Squad, as reported by Screen Rant.
Millie Bobby Brown ($10 million)
Millie Bobby Brown came to prominence at the age of twelve when she first debuted as Eleven, the main protagonist of Stranger Things. Brown enamored the audience with her psychokinetic abilities and made $300,000 per episode for her appearances. The actress also bagged several different movie roles, including starring as the titular character in the movie and its sequel Enola Holmes.
Winona Ryder ($18 million)
The star of the 80s, Winona Ryder, is one of the most accomplished actresses of her generation, having worked in several popular movies during her youth, including Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Dracula. She portrays the character of Joyce Byers on the show and finds herself looking for her missing son in the first season. It is estimated that Ryder makes $350,000-$400,000 per episode on the show, as noted by Standard.
Other cast members with salaries between $100,000-and $250,000 include Natalia Dyer, Dacre Montgomery, and Charlie Heaton. The show has won not only the actors' fame but also the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble. Season 4 is set to release in May 2022, and its second part in July of the same year.
Sources: Life And Style Mag, Men’s Health, Screen Rant, Standard