11 'Big Bang Theory' Characters Earnings You'd Never Know Who Earns The Most

The fans have been following "The Big Bang Theory" for almost 9 years and still fascinated to this novel sitcom. We love every character for their amazing portrayal, and even regard them priceless. But through the 9- year-shooting, the episodes up to 200 and we start to ask what our favorite scientists are worth. We are quite sure you will be shocked to the figures you never know before.

1. Sheldon Cooper(Jim Parsons): $50m

It's no wonder Sheldon Cooper is one of the highest paid actors in Big Bang Theory due to his hilarious personality and the inability for social interaction with incredibly witty humor. He is worth $50m and gets paid $1m per episode!

2. Leonard Hofstadter(Johnny Galecki): $40m

Leonard's typical image is so impressed that we can't help giving him a hug. In real life, he is not that smart but much richer. He also gets paid $1m per episode.

3. Penny(Kaley Cuoco): $45m

It's Penny who makes all the guys' mouth water the moment she came on the set. Luckily for Leonard, he finally married this charming lady. She also gets paid $1m per episode.

4. Howard Wolfowitz(Simon Helberg): $24m

Howard is one of this show's funniest character who went from a horny geek to a married man one night. A little less than the previous roles, this guy takes $800,000 per episode.

5. Amy Farrah Fowler(Mayim Bialik): $12m

Amy Farrah Fowler is the only female who matches Sheldon in this show. Though she appeared in the show in the late scene, it doesn't matter for her fame. She takes $75,000 per episode.

6. Rajesh Koothrappali(Kunal Nayyar): $25m

Raj showed up on the show who could not talk to a woman unless he was drunk. Luckily, he became much courageous in later seasons. Like his friend Howard, he gets $800,000 per episode.

7. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz(Melissa Rauch): $8m

It is hilarious to know Bernadette was both the voice of Howard's mom and Howard's wife. She gets $75,000 per episode.

8. Stuart Bloom(Kevin Sussman): $3m

The nerdy comic book store owner Stuart is a good character, and we all think a Stuart and life wouldn't be the same without them.

9. Barry Kripke(John Ross Bowie)- Sheldon's arch enemy: $3m

10. Beverly Hofstadter(Christine Baranski)-Sheldon's mom: $14m

11. Stephen Hawking: $20m

It is lucky to see this scientific legend in the show. Even though he contributes remarkably to science, he worth less than some of the charaters.