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How much money does the cast of Stranger Things make? Their net worths, ranked from lowest to highest

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At long freakin’ last, the fifth and final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things is almost here - and it’s going to be a big one, trust. As a reminder, season five consists of eight episodes that will be released in three parts (and volume 1, which includes the first four episodes, drops on 27th November - just a few hours away!). And in case you were concerned: Your fave Hawkins residents are being paid very, very well. Just how much money do the stars of Stranger Things make? Let’s investigate.

Back during seasons one and two, each child actor’s salary was a mere $30,000 (£22,770) per episode, as reported by Deadline. However! By season three, the Stranger Things kids were reportedly raking in $250,000 per episode (£189,500), with the adult actors earning as much as $350,000 (£265,300) (!!) an ep. As a result, they’re now rich-rich...but who is the richest Stranger Things cast member, you ask? Ahead, we’re ranking the net worths of the Stranger Things cast as of 2025 - and tbh, the richest star may surprise you!

Jamie Campbell Bower: $3 million (£2.3 million)

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One of the newest Stranger Things cast members, Jamie only joined the crew for season four...but before that, he was busy earning money by appearing in three major fantasy book-to-film franchises: Harry Potter, The Twilight Saga, and The Mortal Instruments. Now he’s worth a cool $3 million (£2.3 million) per Celebrity Net Worth. I see you, Vecna!

Noah Schnapp: $3 million (£2.3 million)

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Also coming in at $3 million (£2.3 million): Noah Schapp, aka Will Byers. Outside of Stranger Things, Noah amassed his fortune though his vegan Nutella alternative brand, called TBH.

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Caleb McLaughlin: $3 million (£2.3 million)

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When he’s not earning $250K an episode as Lucas Sinclair on Stranger Things, Caleb is growing his $3 million (£2.3 million) net worth through other acting projects, such as his roles in High Flying Bird and Concrete Cowboy.

Maya Hawke: $4 million (£3 million)

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Maya didn’t join Stranger Things as Robin Buckley until season 3, but she’s already worth an impressive $4 million (approximately £3 million). How, you ask? That would be thanks to her other acting projects (which include Asteroid City and Do Revenge, among others), as well as her music career (did you know she’s released three albums since 2020??).

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Sadie Sink: $4 million (£3 million)

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After joining Stranger Things as Max Mayfield in season 2, Sadie’s star - not to mention her $4 million (approximation £3 million) net worth - has only continued to rise, thanks to the Fear Street trilogy and other buzzy films, like The Whale and O’Dessa. Oh, and her campaigns with everyone from Armani Beauty to Prada probably don’t hurt, either.

Charlie Heaton: $4 million (£3 million)

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In addition to playing Jonathan Byers on five seasons of Stranger Things, Charlie is known for films such as No Future, The New Mutants, and The Souvenir Part II. And let’s not forget that he served as drummer in two London-based bands before he pivoted to acting, which likely contributed to his $4 million (approximately £3 million) net worth.

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Natalia Dyer: $4 million (£3 million)

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Natalia (aka Nancy Wheeler) is also worth a reported $4 million (approximately £3 million) having appeared in everything from the Peacock series Based on a True Story to the films Yes, God, Yes and Things Heard & Seen. Her acting career also began long before Stranger Things debuted (fun fact: She made her onscreen debut in 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie).

Joe Keery: $4 million (£3 million)

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When he’s not in Stranger Things as Steve Harrington, Joe Keery is onstage as Djo, who rose to fame after his song 'End of Beginning' went viral on TikTok in 2024. As Djo, Joe has released three albums, and he also recently rejoined his band Post Animal for their latest album, IRON. The result: a not-too-shabby $4 million (approximately £3 million) net worth.

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Finn Wolfhard: $4 million (£3 million)

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Like many of his costars, Finn Wolfhard (aka Mike Wheeler) has made the bulk of his $4 million (approximately £3 million) fortune through acting projects, which include major roles in It and It Chapter Two, The Goldfinch, The Turning, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Oh, and he’s also a musician, having served as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the indie rock band Calpurnia before co-founding the group The Aubreys.

Gaten Matarazzo: $5 million (£3.8 million)

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Coming in at $5 million (£3.8 million): Gaten, who’s best known for playing Stranger Things’ Dustin Henderson. But that’s not all he’s done! The Broadway star also served as host of Netflix’s Prank Encounters for two seasons, and he’s scored sponsorships with major brands like Verizon Fios and Old Navy.

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David Harbour: $6 million (£4.5 million)

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When he’s not raking it in as Hopper on Stranger Things (where he reportedly earns $350K an episode), David is growing his $6 million (£4.5 million) fortune as the Red Guardian in the very lucrative Marvel Cinematic Universe. His character has already appeared in 2021’s Black Widow and 2025’s Thunderbolts*, and he’s set to appear in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday.

Winona Ryder: $18 million (£13.7 million)

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Long before she was Joyce Byers, Winona was already Hollywood royalty, thanks to her breakout roles in Beetlejuice and Heathers. Her rise to fame continued with The Age of Innocence, Little Women, and Edward Scissorhands (among many others), and after five seasons of Stranger Things (where she now earns $350K an episode, nbd), she’s now worth a reported $18 million (£13.7 million).

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Millie Bobby Brown: $20 million (£15 million)

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Yep, MBB is very, very rich - like, $20 million (just over £15 million) rich. It's thanks to a combination of acting and her beauty empire. In addition to earning a reported $300K an episode as Eleven, Millie has earned big bucks as Enola Holmes and her brand Florence by Mills, which she launched back in 2019 and now includes everything from skincare and apparel to coffee and luggage.

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