17 Years Later: The Big Bang Theory Cast 2024 Net Worths Ranked
The stars of TBBT have come a long way since the show premiered in 2007.
The buzz around The Big Bang Theory has never waned, even 17 incredible years after the iconic sitcom premiered. Fan interest in the show continues unabated, and with the release of Young Sheldon on CBS, it's like we're back in those nostalgic days when Big Bang ruled our small screens.
Now, let's find out how much of an impact TBBT has had on the careers of its cast members, according to their net worth.
Kevin Sussman — $3 million
Our list starts with Kevin Sussman, who played Stuart Bloom, a friend of the protagonists outside the Pasadena gang. The actor appeared in a total of 85 episodes of The Big Bang Theory, and in the last season his salary was $50,000 per episode. This and other film and television roles have earned him a net worth of $3 million.
Melissa Rauch — $20 million
Melissa Rauch's salary increased from $20,000 to $425,000 per episode over the course of TBBT. This is certainly not comparable to the Core Five, but in the end, Bernadette's actress accumulated $20 million in capital.
Mayim Bialik — $25 million
Like Rauch, Mayim Bialik was initially paid $20,000 to $30,000 per episode, but by the end of the series her salary was also increased to $425,000. This was accomplished with the support of the rest of the cast, who agreed to pay cuts for Rauch and Bialik.
Sara Gilbert — $30 million
Leslie Winkle was an irregular but memorable character, and her portrayer, Sara Gilbert, made a fortune in the neighborhood of $30 million. However, it wasn't Big Bang that made her famous, but her roles in Roseanne and The Conners, which she also executive produced. She is also known for her talk show The Talk.
Kunal Nayyar — $45 million
The actor, who plays Raj Koothrappali, one of TBBT's five main characters, was among the highest-paid TV actors in 2015 and 2018, according to Forbes, behind only Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki, earning $20 million and $23.5 million a year, respectively, thanks to Big Bang and other projects.
Simon Helberg — $55 million
Like Nayyar, Simon Helberg has long proven himself to be more than Howard Wolowitz with his high-octane performances. He also shared the spot with Kunal as one of the highest paid TV actors of 2015 and 2018.
Johnny Galecki — $100 million
Like Gilbert, Johnny Galecki gained widespread fame on Roseanne/The Conners, and by the time the pilot of TBBT premiered, he was already an accomplished actor, which in combination contributed to his large net worth.
Kaley Cuoco — $110 million
Cuoco also established herself as a worthy actress before TBBT, starring in the sitcom 8 Simple Rules. However, it was the role of Penny that launched her career and allowed her to deliver a terrific performance in The Flight Attendant.
Jim Parsons — $160 million
The show has brought the actor who plays Sheldon Cooper a massive fortune over its twelve seasons. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Parson's net worth stands at a stunning $160 million. In recent seasons, Parsons made $1 million per episode. This established him as the highest-earning television actor, as his annual salary was $26.5 million, according to Forbes.
It wasn't just TBBT that made his net worth so huge, though. In 2015, Parsons and his future husband, Todd Spiewak, launched That's Wonderful Productions. Parsons and Spiewak produce many films and TV series, including Hollywood, Call Me Kat, Young Sheldon, Spoiler Alert and others. All of which, of course, provide Parsons with a great deal of income.