Top 10 Highest Paid TV Child Actors Of All Time

These actors made more during childhood than most adults see in a lifetime. For this list, we’ll be looking at TV actors who were making more money as minors than most adults ever will. Our countdown includes Selena Gomez, Frankie Muniz, Angus T. Jones, and more! What do YOU think of these impressive salaries? Let us know in the comments!
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What do YOU think of these impressive salaries? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 10 Child Stars Who Made a Comeback As Adults - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SUdp9qbq2Wea8

[@justineves3588]

Wow is one word

[@trinaq]

Knowing the abuse that Jeanette McCurdy suffered at the hands of her Stage Mom makes me want to give her a hug. Being a child star isn't all it's cracked up to be, and I hope that she's doing better now. 💖

[@chasehedges6775]

👍👍👍

[@undead890]

If you haven't already, you should get her book or even better, get the audiobook, since she narrates it. I've listed to that book half a dozen times. It's tragic, everything she went through, but amazing that she came out the other side. She seems to be doing much better now.

[@brodiger]

I have Jeannette McCurdys book and I’m still reading it and listening to her narrating it it’s so sad what she went through with her life. Her mom forced her to do acting and honestly I really feel bad that she went through that childhood. Thankfully she doesn’t have to go through that anymore but her book is so amazing and like the way she narrator it’s just so touching to hear her story and sad at the same time

[@shellysara3934]

I agree wholeheartedly. Even as a working adult that world is pretty depthy nevermind for a child who is being trained regardless of the Fact that they may have expressed an interest in "acting" and the Parent who goes gaga about it.

[@brodiger]

@goodtimeediting5789 her book that she wrote recently I’m glad my mom died got good reviews and it’s so sad of what she went through as a child actor most child actors like to be a celebrity and be on tv but for Jennette it was tough because your mom abused her

[@glogler]

Before he left “Two and a Half Men” Angus was actually getting half a million per episode. And Charlie Sheen was getting 2 million per episode.

[@israelruiz8706]

I thought there was a point where Charlie was getting 20 million an episode. I remember reading that in the guineas record book. Scary how much money is involved in network television.

[@Seilolo]

That’s insane!

[@rugbyplayer9100]

For anyone wondering why Miley Cyrus isn’t on this list, is cuz Disney trademarked her name and she lost a lot of money as a result. Disney heavily underpaid her and since they owned her name, there was nothing she could do

[@ELmayberry]

damn.. that sucks

[@Empresscelestial]

Thanks cuz I was wondering why.

[@josephmendoza9523]

Yeah because they couldn't separate the character from the actual person.

[@t.castro4493]

That's horrible... Disney being greedy as always.

[@josephmendoza9523]

@T. Castro that's why Miley did what she did between around 2013-2015 her bangerz and dead pets Era. So that she can completely destroy the image Disney created out of her. And it's crazy because they underpaid her but they wanted her to be this goody good girl and they made a shitload of money from hannah montana products

[@chasehedges6775]

I’m glad these child actors are doing well and having good careers

[@rwwilson21]

something tells me to her popularity has gotten to millie bobby browns head.

[@MajesticalHonky]

Diff'rent Strokes made Gary Coleman's parents rich. They blew through his money.

[@t.castro4493]

Gary had such a sad life. The three child actors, really, especially Dana. (I'm not counting the kid who played Sam). Dana and I share the same birthday (but not year). I hope that she's at peace with her son in heaven.

[@MajesticalHonky]

@@t.castro4493 Yeah, I think about Dana and Tyler occasionally.

[@pedropontes2230]

@@t.castro4493 The child actor who played Willis is in Everybody Hates Chris.

[@brodiger]

Miranda Cosgrove being the highest child paying actresses amazing to hear she’s one of my favorite idols. I first got them to her when she did drake and Josh after watching her out of school of rock and at the time and she did iCarly I went for my face of liking her and listening to her music at the same time. I still listen to her music and watch her on iCarly from time to time same with Jennette McCurdy I feel really bad that she was abused for being an actress by her own mother, thankfully since her book makes sense, I’ve been reading it and listening to her narrating it at the same time because amazing if you haven’t, do you have to read it and I still like the same to her music to

[@brodiger]

@Dmmeonnicegrammsmojo..... thank you 😊

[@prosen8966]

I want to know how much NPH got paid when he was playing Doogie Howser. And Wow. Just looked him up to see what he was up to following that. On Broadway for numerous shows, a couple of sitcoms, films, and circle that around until HIMYM, keeping in mind that he hosted the Tonys notably in 2010-2013, and just generally is an all around amazing guy. He guest starred on both Quantum Leap (the original) and Glee, which shows you the depth and the number of years he’s been in show biz. It’s remarkable. Bc he still looks fairly young. (I think he has a picture in his attic…) 😂🥰

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Thank For The Video 🥰😃

[@RapFanatic4ever]

I'm sure Kenan and Kel got payed good salaries . Between All That and Kenan and Kel

[@justineves3588]

Very very great list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo one of my absolute favorite list ever 💗

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

That’s awesome!

[@mikesilva3868]

Awesome 😊

[@lisagriffin4558]

Mary Kate and Ashely Olson are my two favorite actresses, because they both play the same roll of Michelle Tanner on Full House. Michelle, DJ, Stephanie, Danny, Joey, Jesse, Becky, Nicky, Alex and Steve are my favorite characters in the sitcom, but NOT Kimmy Gibler, because she picks on DJ's sisters, and I do not want Kimmy to be my sister at all. She is a bully, but still a nice Friend towards DJ Tanner. Sabrina Griffin. I wish there were more episodes and seasons to the original Full House sitcom. Couldn't believe that they would end that series with only eight seasons. I'm very sad.

[@t.castro4493]

I like Full House a little... it's light entertainment for me even if it's cheesy. I grew up watching reruns of it in the 2000s, so it's nostalgic. I've also been mocked for praising the show. I never had a father figure, so I appreciate the male characters, especially Danny.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@t.castro4493 it is PG

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing

[@bluecheese5505]

Hal: “Who wants to make 5 bucks?” Malcolm: “How?” Hal: “I need someone to take the fall.” Malcolm: “What did you do?” Hal (was cooking meth): “I can’t tell you.”

[@freddiemolinajr.8397]

good video

[@deaditeera]

Heck yeah! The best actress and star of the show deserves the #1 spot!!

[@bennymora3086]

I'm guessing Miley Cyrus wasn't paid in Hannah Montana🤔

[@JSDSandiego]

according to a google search, Miley made $15,000 per episode. Kinda shocking... i thought she would get at least 100k per episode

[@rugbyplayer9100]

The reason why Miley isn’t on this list is cuz Disney trademarked her name and she lost a lot of money as a result. Disney heavily underpaid her and since they owned her name, there was nothing she could do

[@josephmendoza9523]

@rugbyplayer9100 And what sucked was that They had to name her Miley on the show because they couldn't separate the character from the actual person. Because according to a video that I saw on how Miley escape Disney The original character's name for Hannah Montana was Chloe Stewart. Maybe if the character was named Chloe maybe Miley wouldn't had been trademarked by disney And she probably would have made more money

[@ladymary22]

Most of those preteen girl roles were interchangeable

[@t.castro4493]

You're actually right, lol.

[@ConsciencepartyUSA]

I don’t know if I would believe him, though but because of some stunt or car accident Frankie Muniz was in he says he doesn’t even remember being on the show Malcolm in the middle.

[@t.castro4493]

That's so weird. I'm pretty sure he's talked extensively about his participation in Malcolm in the Middle and the teenage spy movies (forgot how they're called). Did he really have an accident?

[@tonyparra8459]

@@t.castro4493 Were you talking about Agent Cody Banks?

[@jirahgreengiant7043]

Can you make a top 10 michelle moments on full house

[@leobertoalbano]

Millie Bobby Brown Is Number 1. Super Happy For Millie Bobby.

[@thesourpatchkidd579]

I'm assuming the salaries for Selena Gomez (and the sprouse twins) was their starting salary. Because we still find it taboo to talk about money in the context of the workplace it's hard to gather this kind of information, which is exactly why we need to become more comfortable discussing it. Not because we need to be in other people's bank accounts, but so you know that what's in yours is a fair amount.

[@josephmendoza9523]

It's Sprouse twins not sprout and yep I agree with you

[@reginasuangco8563]

selena gomez 😍

[@devingiles6597]

Honorable mention: Jaleel White (Family Matters)

[@waittillfamewtf2385]

Crazy Rich Juniors 🤑

[@Gashnaw]

Masie.wiloams was 150k/episode. But that might have been her income at the end of the series (after she had turned 18)

[@shellysara3934]

WOW 😲 Angus T. Jones was A CHILD literally, not like 17.5 yr old child, ACTUAL CHILD. Charlie Sheen is and was an ADULT albeit in crisis. What Mr. Jones got paid has NOTHING to do with the other. Mr. Jones was subjected to far more than WE will ever understand however, We are at a stage in time where We know, ya know? Would you be more sympathetic if he was making less 🤔 🤷 🙄

[@PR_311]

And what exactly does anything of him has to do with Sheen? Asfar as reports go Sheen was on set mostly professional and the comments from Jones were not about Sheen or any actor/actress on the series but the overall plot/storylines of the episodes which he just didn't like and didn't want that people watch it. Based on how popular the show was he has a fair right to get the money. Talking bad about that show, while still having a contract was a rather bad move, he could've easily waited til it was done and then just talk about his feelings for the show. Such an outburst easily can kill a career, even if it is just a teenager saying it

[@shellysara3934]

@@PR_311 Wow, are you Charlie Sheen's rep? 🤣 Duuuuuuuuuuddde 😆

[@PR_311]

@@shellysara3934 nope, but I'm still trying to figure out what he has to do with Jones payment or comments about the overall show🤷‍♂️

[@shellysara3934]

@@PR_311 🤔

[@taytorty]

how was victoria justice making more than jamie lynn spears on her own show?

[@arielg7000]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@adriangarcia543]

Lots green 💰

[@user-my6tn8wc6f]

Theses kids are set for life at 18 and never have to work as an adult but have the nerve to complain that they didnt play enough as a kid cause of there parents but any regular kid would switch places with them plus being set for life at 18 when you can do anything is better than playing a lil on the weekends as a kid

[@jellogirl2010]

MBB is worth every penny to be honest.

[@jonathantyner171]

I wish I was a child actor.

[@tonyparra8459]

I was more upset of Jake leaving TIAHM than Charlie, don't get me wrong I liked him better as one of the main characters.

[@patricew.4010]

Damn, so Miley was being robbed?? Would have expected her to be in the top 4 with her stardom as H.M.

[@palious13]

You know what all of these child actors have in common? They didn't work for Disney.

[@rodthe_demigod1830]

Aside from Selena Gomez who did work for Disney, about half of these kids did work Disney at some point, that's including them voicing a character which most of them did.

[@PR_311]

suprised that Victoria Justice got that much money from Zoey 101, but well guess she was most popular there after the cast got quite some replacements

[@t.castro4493]

I didn't watch much of Zoey 101... wasn't aware that some of the cast got replaced... interesting.

[@lexkanyima2195]

She had the tools

[@tiger31623]

👌

[@Reaperguy67]

Your comment is still spam

[@lottonthewizard4352]

Lol, Millie Bobbie Brown makes more than the rest of the cast, including males and feminists still think the pay gap is exclusive to them 🤣

[@michaelmonthey5974]

These kids were overpaid just to talk and stand in front of a camera. It will spoil them in adulthood.

[@DB-ub3wx]

Now do movies

[@user-my6tn8wc6f]

Miranda Cosgrove is so hott now she should be a way bigger star

[@viseshseernam39]

one thing is for sure American child star are really spoilt

[@cheetah0.]

sss

[@nathanspencers5803]

How do they make that much their kids, I bet halen of them don’t even have their drivers licence

[@lexkanyima2195]

So ?

[@nathanspencers5803]

@@lexkanyima2195 one i meant o say half of them and two im just sad cause they make more than me. sorry if i offended you

[@Kairii-Kylie]

It's disgusting they get such obscene amounts of money.for something that's not a real job. Yet many people on essential jobs such as nursing are severely under paid

[@RikcAvlog]

And millie is not even that good she just got lucky where every stupid shiw its viral for 1 thing and not the acting

[@deaditeera]

😂 you’re a Sadie stan or a Byler aren’t you? Millie’s 2 Emmy nominations prove the haters wrong.