Kaley Cuoco earned over $163 million for 'The Big Bang Theory' alone — here's how she makes her money

Jason GuerrasioSep 10, 2022, 20:54 IST

Kaley Cuoco arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards.Chris Pizzello/AP

Cuoco and her "The Big Bang Theory" costars earned a base pay of $1 million per episode by the end of the show's run.
The star made around $2 million to be the face of brands like Priceline.

For the first three seasons of "The Big Bang Theory" from 2007 to 2009, Cuoco and her castmates collectively earned $60,000 per episode.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki in season 1 of "The Big Bang Theory."CBS

In 2010, Cuoco and the cast earned $200,000 an episode for the show's fourth season.

Season four of "The Big Bang Theory."CBS

From 2011 to 2013, Cuoco and her castmates brought in $21.6 million each.

Season 6 of "The Big Bang Theory."CBS

From 2014 to 2016, Cuoco and the cast made $1 million per episode. With over 72 episodes, plus backend deals, they brought in $90 million each.

Season 10 of "The Big Bang Theory."CBS

In 2017 and 2018, Cuoco took a pay cut to help castmates earn more. But she still brought in over $43 million over that time.

The cast and crew of "The Big Bang Theory" accept the Favorite Network TV Comedy award at the People's Choice Awards in January 2017.Christopher Polk/Staff/Getty Images

In 2017, Cuoco earned $26 million.

Kaley Cuoco.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

In 2018, she brought in $24.5 million

Kaley Cuoco.Steve Granitz/WireImage

In total, Cuoco earned over $160 million during the lifespan of "The Big Bang Theory."

Kaley Cuoco.Rich Fury/Getty Images

Cuoco has had endorsement deals with Priceline, Marshalls, and Toyota.

Kaley Cuoco in a Priceline commercial.Priceline.

It's safe to say she's not earning "Big Bang Theory" dollars on "The Flight Attendant."

Kaley Cuoco in "The Flight Attendant."Phil Caruso/HBO Max

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Kaley Cuoco earned over $163 million for 'The Big Bang Theory' alone &mdash; here's how she makes her money