Michael C. Hall played the titular character in Dexter, a chilling drama about a forensic technician who is also a serial killer. The show was considered to be one of the most gripping series on TV. Hall was rewarded for his incredible performances with a hefty salary of $830,000.
Unfortunately, it was not enough for Hall. As the series continued, he engaged in a publicized salary dispute with the producers that nearly ended the show. They reached an agreement, but the final episode of the series left fans disappointed. It almost felt like that whole fight was not worth it.
Ansel Elgort – $500,000
Ansel Elgort has pretty much stayed out of the entertainment space after starring in what felt like everything a few years ago. However, he is planning to make a return to our small screens with "Tokyo Vice," a TV show yet to be released. In the new series, Elgort plays a journalist uncovering corruption in Tokyo roughly 30 years ago.
Based on a true story, the memoir has been accused of stepping on people’s toes. Japan itself doesn’t want to publish the series. Despite the controversy, Elgort makes $500,000 per episode. On a side note, if you haven't seen it yet, make sure to check out Engort's epic movie "Baby Driver." It's so good.
Miley Cyrus – $550,000
While most of the women on "The Voice" were paid less than their male counterparts, producers knew they couldn’t get away with shorting Miley Cyrus. Although she started her career on Disney Channel as Hannah Montana, she later departed violently from the innocent image and started focusing on her vocal talent.
She joined the cast of "The Voice" and was paid $13 million for the 2016-2017 season. That ended up being about $550,000 per episode, a sum that accounted for her impressive musical talent. Outside of TV, Cyrus is also making an absolute killing with a plethora of hit singles and albums.
Gwen Stefani – $425,000
While her husband Blake Shelton raked in half a million dollars for each episode of "The Voice," Gwen Stefani wasn’t quite as lucky. Much like the other female coaches, Stefani earned $12 million per season. However, her seasons had a few more episodes, making her pay roughly $425,000 per installment.
Still, Stefani came a long way from her place as the lead singer of No Doubt. Even though the role earned her fame and recognition, Stefani eventually branched out on her own, showing off her talented voice to the world. That's the thing - by the time she ended up a reality TV star, Stefani had already established herself as an out-and-out pop star.
Charlie Sheen – $1.8 million
Before he was fired, Charlie Sheen was in quite a sweet position on Two and a Half Men. He made history by signing a deal that earned him $1.8 million per episode for his role. At the time, he was officially the highest-paid actor in the world. Unfortunately, his public meltdown also had an effect on his job.
The producers felt it was necessary to part ways with him as he entered rehab, ending his massive paycheck for good. While he still has quite a bit of money to his name, Sheen’s reputation will likely never be the same.