'Stranger Things' Cast Salaries Revealed: From Winona Ryder's Massive Increase to David Harbour Reeling in Millions Despite 'Bullying' Allegations
The 'Stranger Things' cast is not short on change.
Dec. 9 2025, Published 9:00 p.m. ET
The massive success of Stranger Things has led its cast to reap the benefits in a big way.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the salaries of each of the show's cast members.
Caleb McLaughlin
Caleb McLaughlin plays Lucas Sinclair.
Caleb McLaughlin, who plays the role of Lucas Sinclair, will reportedly earn $7million for the entire Stranger Things Season 5 after initially receiving $25,000 per episode when the show premiered, Puck News reported.
Charlie Heaton
Charlie Heaton plays the moody Jonathan Byers on the popular Netflix show.
Netflix will pay Charlie Heaton $750,000 per episode in the fifth season, bringing his earnings for playing Jonathan Byers to a total of $6million.
David Harbour
David Harbour has faced 'bullying' allegations.
As one of the key stars of Stranger Things, David Harbour will receive $1,187,500 per episode of the fifth season, bringing his total take-home to $9.5million, despite being accused of "bullying and harassment" on-set by his famous co-star.
However, he went on to insist the pair, despite the allegations, are "very close."
According to Puck, Harbour was paid $2.8million for the third season.
Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is one of the cast's original members.
From earning $25,000, Finn Wolfhard will pull in $375,000 per episode for the fifth installment.
Gaten Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo reels in millions playing Dustin Henderson.
One of the original cast members of Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo will collect a total of $7million for portraying Dustin Henderson.
Joe Keery
Joe Keery has emerged as one of fans' most popular stars.
After playing Steve Harrington for all five seasons, Joe Keery will earn $6million as his full-season earnings.
Maya Hawke
Maya Hawke is Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke's daughter.
Like Keery, Maya Hawke will be paid $6million for Stranger Things Season 5.
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown has become the face of the show.
Millie Bobby Brown banked $20,000 per episode when she took on the role of Eleven in the first season of Stranger Things. While the news outlet did not reveal her exact earnings for Season 5, it disclosed her overall deal with the streaming giant is "ridiculously lucrative."
Natalia Dyer
Natalia Dyer will get $6million for playing Nancy Wheeler in Season 5.
Natalia Dyer will pocket $6million for playing Nancy Wheeler on the series.
Noah Schnapp
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Noah Schnapp plays Will Byers
Playing the role of Will Byers, Noah Schnapp will rake in just under $7million for the fifth season.
Sadie Sink
While not one of the original members, Sadie Sink still reels in millions.
Like most of the cast members, Sadie Sink will earn around $7million for reprising her role as Max Mayfield.
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder was the most notable name of the cast in Season 1.
Winona Ryder will collect $9.5million, a whopping jump from $2.8million for Season 3, for her role as Joyce Byers in Stranger Things Season 5.
A source previously said the Edward Scissorhands actress "came into the show as the highest paid cast member and then got a massive pay raise after [the show] became a global hit," reportedly earning $1.1million per episode.
"She's not a greedy or tight-fisted person, so she thinks nothing of handing her parents a big fat check every month or making other family members, like her half-brother, Jubal, 52, part of her entourage," the insider claimed.
The source continued: "Winona is very careful about who she trusts, which is why she likes having family members around her and is so generous with her money. It's a win-win for everyone!"
