Stranger Things first aired back in 2016, which means the cast has been steadily earning income from this blockbuster series for almost an entire decade. And considering Stranger Things is arguably Netflix's biggest show, they are paid extremely well. Especially the core cast, which includes everyone's favorite wearer of inexplicably tight leather jackets, Joe Keery.

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Wondering how much he has in the bank? Enough that he doesn't even have to do Instagram spon-con to get by. Let's dig in, much like Vecna dug his weird vine arm into that poor dude's head at the end of Season 5, Episode 4 (NOT OVER IT, SORRY).

Sooooo, What's Joe Keery's Stranger Things Salary?

You're not prepared.

According to Deadline, Joe and the rest of the Stranger Things kids made up to $30,000 an episode during the show’s first two seasons, which ends up being a total of ~$510,000. Not bad for a couple years worth of work!

But by Season 3m Stranger Things was massive, and the cast was able to renegotiate their salaries. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Joe was part of the "C Tier" (aka the third-highest salary bracket) along with Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton, and was making $150,000 an episode. A pretty huge raise, but nothing compared to what he and the rest of the C Tier negotiated for Season 5. According to Puck, Joe is making $750,000 per episode for Stranger Things Season 5, or about $6 million.

How Much Does Joe Keery Make from Brand Deals?

Joe doesn't have a public Instagram account (other than @Djotime, which he uses for music), so he's not out here promoting teeth whitening strips and random protein shakes like some celebrities. However, he does dabble in commercials. Like, remember when he was in this Ferris Bueller's inspired ad for Domino's?

TBD on how much he got paid, but have to assume Domino's made it worth his while! Though, honestly, Joe doesn't seem too interested in chasing endorsement deals. He told GQ that he turned down a partnership with a hair company, saying they promised a "bunch of money," but "I think it would just be so lame for the majority of people. It would be a sellout move. Don't you think?"

FYI, Joe has also spoken about how having money has helped him pursue music without financial pressure, which is pretty fascinating:

What Is Joe Keery's Total Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, that'd be $4 million. In other words, he's a multi-millionaire largely thanks to Stranger Things. Though keep in mind he also has other credits to his name, like Free Guy and the upcoming Cold Storage.