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Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
Did you know?
Kylie Jenner's first billionaire Forbes cover was later revised down to $700M.
The Chilean-American actor who spent decades as a journeyman player just banked $600K per episode for The Last of Us. At 49, Pedro Pascal's net worth exploded from character actor obscurity to $10 million in just five years of perfectly timed career moves.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$10M
Current Net Worth
$10M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does Pedro Pascal Make?
$1.0M
Per Year
$83,333
Per Month
$19,231
Per Week
$2,740
Per Day
$114.16
Per Hour
$1.90
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $10M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $10M is above expected
Pascal's wealth story is a masterclass in timing and typecast rebellion. After grinding through small TV roles for 20 years earning maybe $30K per episode, he landed Oberyn Martell on Game of Thrones in 2014 for around $100K per episode. That breakout role led directly to Narcos, where he reportedly earned $50K per episode as the lead, finally giving him financial stability at age 40.
The Disney+ goldmine changed everything. The Mandalorian launched Pascal from cable TV money to streaming superstar rates, with reports suggesting $200K+ per episode despite barely showing his face. But HBO's The Last of Us represents his true payday - sources indicate he's earning $600K per episode, putting him in the same tier as peak Game of Thrones stars. For a show that could run multiple seasons, this deal alone could generate $10+ million.
What's brilliant about Pascal's trajectory is how he avoided the typical leading man trap. Instead of chasing rom-coms or action franchises in his 30s, he built a reputation as the internet's favorite character actor who could anchor prestige TV. His Wonder Woman 1984 villain role and upcoming Fantastic Four casting show he's finally cashing in on blockbuster paychecks too. At 49, he's entering his highest-earning decade while peers his age are taking supporting roles.
How Does Pascal Compare?
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