Meryl Streep — $825,000
You must be living underneath a rock if you have never heard of Meryl Streep before. We just had to add her to the list despite the fact that The Nix has yet to be released. Director J.J. Abrams is working on this TV adaptation of the novel by Nick Hill, but they are still searching for the right network to release it. He decided to hire Streep as the lead actress. She has been fantastic in everything that she has worked on, so we can say that she is deserving of the $825,000 per episode that she will get.
Judith Sheindlin – ~$900,000
Judge Judith Sheindlin is best known as the host of Judge Judy. Folks love to watch her real-life court cases, which has led to her status as the most popular television judge out there. Producers did not think that it was going to be a success, but they were proven wrong. Her sharp mind and incredible wit set her apart and made viewers admire her. She brings home $47 million for the televised appearances, which would mean that she makes around $900,000 per episode.