Salaries for the fifth season reached unprecedented heights for the core cast.
Noah Schnapp, who brought Will Byers to life in “Stranger Things,” recently revealed that the Netflix phenomenon has granted him complete financial independence. In a candid interview with USA Today, the actor explained that his tenure on the hit series has effectively “set him up for life.”
“I’m well aware that I likely won’t be part of a project this massive ever again; it truly is the biggest show in the world. But it has given me the freedom to pursue independent films, theater, and writing. I am incredibly grateful that ‘Stranger Things’ provided me with lifelong financial security. I couldn’t have asked for more.”
Industry reports indicate that by the fifth season, Schnapp’s salary—along with those of co-stars Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin—skyrocketed to approximately $875,000 per episode. This is a staggering leap from the first season, where the young actors earned roughly $20,000 per outing.
While Millie Bobby Brown’s specific compensation remains under wraps, analysts believe her deal likely represents the highest figure among the younger cast. Meanwhile, veteran stars Winona Ryder and David Harbour were reportedly earning $1.187 million per episode.
The conclusion of the epic saga is drawing near: Part two of the fifth season is scheduled to drop on December 26 at 4 AM, with the final episode arriving on Netflix on January 1, 2026.
Source: iXBT.games