The Highest Paid Actors Revealed

33. Andy Lau

This actor is part of Television Broadcasts Limited, which is based in Hong Kong. Wondering why he became the highest-paid actor? Well, it was because of his protagonist role as Yang Guo in the series The Return of the Condor Heroes.

After that series, he was featured in different shows. His yearly pay is up to $13 Million at the age of 54.

32. Chris Pratt

An actor who once worked at a restaurant in Hawaii. Today, he now earns $13 Million yearly. That’s tons of money! 

He became known as Star-Lord from Guardians of the Galaxy. We could say this guy is indeed a powerful one.

31. Chris Evans

Let us all hail this iconic actor, Chris Evans, who is also known as none other than Captain America. He’s now paid $13.5 Million yearly!

That money is surely from his roles in excellent big-budget blockbuster films. We can say his yearly pay will surely increase as the years go by.

30. Ranbir Kapoor

An Indian actor who can really nail every character he portrays earns $15 Million yearly! This guy’s main asset in earning tons of money is his acting skills.

He has also been recruited by excellent directors to play several roles. And one of his best movies is The Animal. Surely something worth watching!

29. Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell could almost portray any person on this planet because of his outstanding impersonation skills! This actor is paid $15 million annually.

He established his fame in the mid-1990s through the comedy series Saturday Night Live. He surely gained many fans!

28. Jonah Hill

Another funny guy we have here! Jonah Hill is also an actor who can make you smile without even trying. 

He had comedic roles in the 2007 film Superbad and another comedy film titled Get Him to the Greek in 2010. Because of his skills, he earns $16 Million yearly! 

27. Brad Pitt

Considered as one of the most influential celebrities ever existed. Brad Pitt started his journey as an actor by accepting a role in the film Thelma & Louise as J.D.

A fun fact about his role: it wasn’t originally offered to him. J.D. was supposed to be portrayed by William Baldwin, but since he dropped the role, it became Brad Pitt’s, which resulted in his big break. And yearly, he earns $16 million.

26. George Clooney

George Clooney is an American Actor who is paid $16.5 million annually. He is famous for his iconic work in different films.

He once became a part of the film Oh Brother Where Art Thou in 2000. George Clooney is also known for his excellence in executing every role he has, which is not easy to achieve in this industry.

25. Seth Rogen

The Canadian actor, Seth Rogen, took the lead role for the film Knocked Up in 2007. FYI, this guy is earning $17 million yearly! 

Seth Rogen is known for playing characters that are sweet, intelligent, and naive at first. 

24. Russell Crowe

Started his journey as a musician named Russ Le Roq and released his singles, which did not work out too well. Lo and behold, he is now paid $18 million yearly.

Who thought Russell Crowe would have his breakthrough after playing a menacing neo-Nazi in the film Romper Stomper in 1992. He also received the AFI Best Actor award, which attracted Hollywood. 

23. Chow Yun-fat

We have here Chow Yun-fat, a Chinese actor who was one of the most popular leading men in the 1980s. 

He can nail both cool and romantic roles that surely captured the heart of his audience. Because of that, he earns $18 million annually.

22. Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson, born in Ireland, has a well-known film titled Schindler's List that won an Oscar Award. 

Being an actor, he is paid $19.5 million yearly. But back in his days, he was also known as a good boxer.

21. Ben Affleck

An award-winning actor and screenwriter, Ben Afleck's big break came when he starred in the film Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with his childhood friend. 

Now, he is paid $19.5 million annually, and his salary is continuously increasing.

20. Hugh Jackman

The famous Wolverine actor in the X-men series, Hugh Jackman, is earning $23 million yearly. 

Not only that iconic role, he was also the protagonist in the award-winning film The Greatest Showman. Even though his surgeon treating his illness advised him not to take the role, he did not listen and did it anyway. 

19. Matt Damon

Matt Damon is known for his good looks and his ability to portray his characters. 

He became famous in 1997 because he and his childhood friend Ben Affleck wrote their award-winning film. He also did an excellent job portraying his character, and now he is paid $25 million yearly.

18. Will Smith

One of the well-known icons from the past and today’s generation, Will Smith, started his career as a musician and got his big break by playing the protagonist in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. 

This guy is indeed considered an icon for nailing his first film appearance, which led to him being paid $26 million yearly. Whew!

17. Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is an Indian actor who is known for taking part in several romantic films, which also became some of the top-grossing films of all time. 

He’s yearly paid $26 million. Aside from becoming an actor, he is also a known good producer. We can say this man has it all!

16. Matthew McConaughey

Another American actor who receives millions of dollars yearly is Matthew McConaughey. 

He made his breakthrough by taking part in the film Dazed and Confused directed by Richard Linklater. And today, he is paid $26.5 million annually.

15. Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig became one of the James Bonds we know. We could say he definitely did a very great job by portraying the iconic character that most people will never forget. 

Even some younger generations copy the movements of the character. Because of his role, he is now paid $27 million every year.

14. Chris Hemsworth

The one and only Thor, Chris Hemsworth, definitely lives his life as one of the most well-known actors worldwide. 

He effectively captured the hearts of both young and old generations because of his acting skills. Because of his passion and hard work, he now earns $27 million annually.

13. Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum will definitely be on this list. In 2006, he starred in the film She’s The Man as Duke. Before his life as an actor, he was once a construction worker and a salesman for a cologne brand. 

Who would expect the once-ordinary guy to earn $29 million every year? Maybe Channing definitely did not expect any of his success to happen.

12. Leonardo Dicaprio

Who doesn’t know this guy? The man who played Romeo of Titanic with 11 Oscars, Leonardo Dicaprio, is one of the wealthiest actors worldwide. 

There’s no doubt he’s really good at his job because he does not fail to capture the hearts of people every time he plays a role in a film.

11. Johnny Depp

Another actor who cannot go unnoticed is Johnny Depp, who is also a musician. 

He had many amazing roles that many people loved, but one that we can never stop admiring is his character as Captain Jack Sparrow from the series Pirates of the Caribbean. And because of his hard work and dedication, he is now earning $30 million yearly.

10. Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock is one of the actors who gets paid millions every year. 

Appearing in several films caused him to be admired by so many people. Some of his films are Hercules, The Scorpion King, and the iconic The Fast And The Furious. And probably, even you know these films.

9. Mark Wahlberg

The actor and singer Mark Wahlberg, became famous for being a member of the rap group Marky Mark. 

He and his actor brother became business partners owning a restaurant in Massachusetts in 2011. And because of his successful roles, he is now earning $32 million per year.

8. Akshay Kumar

Look who we have here! The one and only Akshay Kumar, one of the best Indian actors ever. 

You’ll never believe how many films he has already had —it’s over 150! What a hardworking and passionate star. Well, it definitely pays off in the end because he receives $32.5 million a year! Such a cool guy.

7. Salman Khan

One of our list is the Indian Actor, Salman Khan, who is also an excellent producer, receiving 2 National Film awards and more awards as a great actor. 

He also had a strong background for being a writer of many successful films out there. And now, he is tagged as one of the most successful Indian actors, earning $33.5 million every year.

6. Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian actor who is considered as one of the most influential icons for receiving several awards throughout his successful career. 

Every year, he is paid $33.5 million. He is also considered as a well-respected man for being an advocate for social development causes and raising awareness addressing problems within their community. 

5. Tom Cruise

The film Mission Impossible, which earned 3 billion dollars globally, is led by Tom Cruise. This actor is considered one of the most well-known worldwide actors. 

He also starred in the film Top Gun in 1986, Risky Business in 1983, and more iconic films. Through that, he is now paid $40 million yearly.

4. Adam Sandler

Over decades of pursuing his passion as an actor, Adam Sandler is earning $41 million each year. 

He’s a guy full of talent for being a musician, actor, comedian, producer, and writer. This guy got it all, huh? He had tons of films that grossed billions of dollars and one of those was the movie Grown Ups.

3. Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper is a classic old Hollywood actor. Throughout his career, he has made a film stand out by simply appearing in it. 

His skills in his profession are outstanding. That’s why he deserves the $41.5 million earnings each year. 

2. Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel got second place on this list. You probably know him because of his famous films, some of which are Saving Private Ryan and Fast and Furious, which increased his value in the industry. 

He received so many endorsements after the film dominated the industry. Of course, he’s now earning $47 million yearly.

1. Jackie Chan

For the top 1 of this list, we have no other than Jackie Chan, who is the childhood idol of so many people. There are many people saying that his jaw-dropping stunts don’t need doubles because he does it himself. 

And they were not wrong! Several proofs show that Jackie Chan did amazing acrobatic stunts, highlighting the Kung Fu Movies. Wanna know how much he earns yearly? Well, he’s a millionaire earning $50 million yearly!