The Office actors make upto $20 million in royalties. The royalty depends on the contribution of the actors and their roles in the series.

The American mockumentary sitcom The Office aired from 2005 to 2013. There are a total of 9 seasons of the television comedy series.

The story of the comedy series follows the everyday work lives of office employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional company.

Each episode initially aired for a half-hour time slot before being extended to an hour. Season one was the shortest season of all.

The first season of the show received mixed reviews from the critics however, NBC ordered them to make season 2, which became instantly hit.

The series has been nominated for 42 Primetime Emmy Awards and has won five throughout its nine seasons.

The actors, directors, and writers also received awards and several recognitions for contributing to the series.

The comedy series The Office is still accessible on the online streaming platform Peacock. In 2020, Netflix discontinued the program.

How Much Do The Office Actors Make in Royalties?

The office actors make from $1 million to $20 million in royalties each year. The amount depends on their role and contribution to the series.

After NBC bought the program and put it into cable television syndication, the actors, producers, and creators split $500 million in revenue.

The amount each cast member makes from the royalty is unclear. However, they certainly receive millions of dollars in royalties each year.

According to Backstage, the royalties for The Office are determined according to the SAG-AFTRA guidelines.

After the popular show is distributed, syndicated, or purchased for streaming sites, the actors get what’s left of their salary, called royalties.

Their royalty money is determined by the SAG-AFTRA. It calculates residuals based on formulas that consider an actor’s contract.

It also includes the production type and the market where the show appears. After each episode is rerun, the payout amount is reduced.

So, by the 13th rerun, the amount decreases to 5% of the original fee the actor was paid for his/her appearance in an episode.

This 5 percent will be paid every time an episode is run forever. So, in general, only the main cast will receive the royalty amount.

Whereas, the background actors, guest actors, or the actors who were in extra do not usually receive the royalty amount like others.

According to the Marketplace, if each of the stars of the hit sitcom shows Friends received residuals at the normal SAG-AFTRA rates, they would get around $10,000 in royalties for each episode.

Now with 236 episodes in reruns, that would add up to a total sum of $2,360,000 per actor. In actuality, the cast negotiated even higher and earns close to $20 million a year in syndication.

Therefore, the amount they receive as royalty also depends on the negotiations during their time on the series.

Also, the less successful show also gets their reruns income, but the amounts are often small and do not add much value to their life.

Like for example, The Punky Brewster Cast receive $2 annually as part of their royalty money. The show Degrassi actor Drake got $8 according to Ask.

Similar to this, Two and a Half Man ended in 2015, but it still earns the money by syndication as well as the amount paid by various streaming services.

Reportedly, the lead actor Charlie Sheen earned up to 100 million dollars from his royalty income. The show is still popular among the audience and gets millions of views every year.

How Much Did The Office Cast Make Per Episode?

The Office cast made about $100,000 per episode while on the show. The amount increased steadily as did the popularity of the show.

It is said that the popular mockumentary series The Office made the cast of the show millionaires over the period of eight years.

The season ended in 2013 but the fans  continue to stream the show on online platforms like Netflix for years.

It was one of the most-watched comedy shows on the streaming platform. Later Peacock bought all the rights from the makers, and yet it is one of the most-watched shows of all time.

The cast members are still getting the money as their royalty amount. The more the show will stay on the streaming service, the more they will make money.

However, the amount the actors is not comparable to that made by the makers.

The most popular cast member of the show is Steve Carell as Michael Scott, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly.

Similarly, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, B.J. Novak as Ryan Howard, and Creed Bratton as Creed Bratton were among the most popular supporting actors.

Steve Carell The Office Salary per episode

Steve Carell is the main character of the blockbuster sitcom The Office. He played the character of Michael Scott.

Seasons 1 and 2 of the show paid star Carell $87,000 each episode, and season 3 paid him $175,000 per episode.

It is reported that his salary was increased as the season progressed, but there is no actual information regarding this news.

However, Each season consists of a total of 22-25 episodes which means he would’ve ranked at around $3.5 million each season.

Rainn Wilson The Office Salary Per Episode

The fans of the show have loved Rainn Wilson’s iconic character from the show. He played the popular character Dwight Schrute in the show.

He was the salesman and assistant of the regional manager Michael at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Office.

In the first three seasons, he received $20,000 per episode. Later in the fourth season, his salary was increased to $100,000.

With the estimation of $100,000 per episode, he would have earned a total of $2.8 million each season from the comedy show.

Creed Bratton The Office Salary Per Episode

Actor Creed Bratton played the character with his own name in the series. He is the elderly, eccentric quality assurance representative.

He has got a shady past and is usually seen participating in suspicious activities. His character is among one of the fan favorites.

Just like Rainn, Creed also earned $20,000 per episode for the first three seasons, and he was upgraded to one of the main cast from season four.

After becoming the main cast, his salary was $100,000 per episode. In total, he made $2.8 million each season by playing the character.

How Much Did Ricky Gervais Make From The Office

Ricky Gervais originally sold The office to NBC for $3.8 million. Until now, he has made over $100 million from selling the rights.

Ricky is a British comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for creating the popular British show The Office.

The office was adapted from the Uk based show of the same name and aired on NBC channel for eight years.

Even though he was no longer a part of the US-based show, he would still receive royalties from it. He has made over $100 million just from the royalties.

While talking in a 2013 GQ Interview, the British actor revealed that he has made more money from the American Office than any other show.

The actor used to earn $200 per episode when the show first aired. He has come a long way with the show as well as its right.

Similarly, he earned £1.2 million from the original UK-based office show over its two-year run, according to reports.