When “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix in 2016, it became an instant hit among audiences of all ages.
Fans were drawn in by the supernatural aspect of the sci-fi thriller, which centered around a group of young young kids living in a small town in 1980s Indiana.
Since the premiere, the “stranger kids" have grown up in front of our eyes, which led to a hefty salary increase in 2018, according to The Hollywood Reporter, along with additional roles in the TV and movie industry.
With the highly-anticipated fourth season set to premiere on May 27, 2022 following a lengthy COVID delay, we’re breaking down the top series earners.
Using data from CelebrityNetWorth, here’s how much the cast of “Stranger Things” is worth, ranked:
Sadie Sink - Net Worth $1 Million
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Sink joined the series in the second season as Max. Prior to that, she starred on Broadway in the lead role of “Annie” and as Young Queen Elizabeth II in “The Audience.” Her acting credits include “American Odyssey,” “The Glass Castle,” and Netflix’s three-part series “Fear Street.”
Noah Schnapp - Net Worth $3 Million
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Playing the role of Will Byers -- the kid who gets a firsthand account of the Upside Down -- nabbed him $250,000 an episode. He also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies” alongside Tom Hanks, “Hubie Halloween,” “Waiting for Anya,” and lent his voice to the character of Charlie Brown in “The Peanuts Movie.” Schnapp also launched TBH (To Be Honest), a hazelnut spread that has higher levels of protein and vegan, sustainable ingredients.
Caleb McLaughlin - Net Worth $3 million
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McLaughlin also drew in $250,000 per episode playing Lucas Sinclair. His acting credits include “Shades of Blue,” “Ultra City Smiths,” “High Flying Cowboy,” and “Concrete” alongside Idris Elba.
Finn Wolfhard - Net Worth $4 million
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Wolfhard’s role as Mike Wheeler in the Netflix drama comes with a salary of $250,000 per episode. But even before the series, he had roles in “The 100” and “Supernatural,” two dramas with cult-followings. He nabbed the lead role in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “IT” and reprised his role in the sequel “It: Chapter Two.” Other films on his resume include “Dog Days,” “The Goldfinch,” the animated musical film “Pinocchio” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” He is also a musician for the band, The Aubreys.
Joe Keery - Net Worth $4 Million
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While he’s most popular for playing Steve Harrington in the Netflix series, Keery has also been a member of the band Post animal since 2014. He also appeared in “Empire,” “Chicago Fire,” “The Charnel House,” “No Activity,” “Slice,” and “Free Guy.”
Charlie Heaton - Net Worth $4 Million
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Heaton’s breakthrough role was Jonathan Byers on the sci-fi series, but he had a pretty extensive career across the pond, appearing in British series “DCI Banks,” “Vera,” and “Casualty.” Other film appearances include “The New Mutants,” “No Future,” and "The Souvenir Part II."
Natalia Dyer - Net Worth $4 Million
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Dyer is best known for her role of Nancy Wheeler on the Netflix drama, however, her on-screen acting career began in 2009 when she nabbed a role in “Hannah Montana: The Movie.” She racked up an impressive net worth through films like “Tuscaloosa,” “Yes, God, Yes,” and “Things Heard and Seen.”
Gaten Matarazzo - Net Worth $5 Million
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With $250,000 per episode, Matarazzo quickly amassed an impressive net worth as Dustin. His Broadway work began early on in his career with roles in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” and “Les Miserables.” In 2018, he also laned the role of Jean-Michael in a production of “Cinderella,” followed by Jack in “Into the Woods.” He has appeared as himself in a number of reality game shows including “Ridiculousness,” “Lip Sync Battles,” and “Prank Encounters.”
David Harbour - Net Worth $6 Million
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Everyone’s favorite character – Hopper – snagged $350,000 an episode. But his movie career is quite super with roles in “Brokeback Mountain,” “Quantum of Solace,” “The Green Hornet,” and “Suicide Squad.” He was also the titular character in “Hellboy” and the superhero Red Guardian in “Black Widow.” TV credits include “The Newsroom,” “Pan Am,” “State of Affairs,” and “Q-Force.”
Millie Bobby Brown - Net Worth $10 Million
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Brown rose to fame by playing the Ego-loving Eleven on the Netflix series. According to the outlet she makes upwards of $300,000 per episode. She also stars in the “Enola Holmes” franchise on the streaming giant as the titular character, and made her feature film debut in “Godzilla vs. Kong.” In addition to becoming a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she also launched her own line of beauty products called “Florence by Mills.”
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