Why CBS Country Jim Parsons More Than Mark Harmon By Episode

Jim Parsons: The man behind the socially awkward physicist, boasting of a lack of empathy and utter contempt for all that is sentimental. Parsons plays the iconic Sheldon Cooper for twelve years. However, over time, his pay has increased considerably, since he now earns about $ 1 million per episode of The Big Bang Theory . Way out with a bang [jeu de mots à l'intention du fromage]

Mark Harmon is the man with the charming smile and the hardworking attitude known to play the role of the naval investigator and the Justice. With looks that could kill (as in his looks), Mark Harmon became the face of the franchise NCIS and the cement that unites the series. However, although he earns nearly $ 19 million a year, according to Forbes, which includes his executive producer income, he would have received $ 525,000 per episode of NCIS .

Jim Parsons, according to Forbes, earns $ 26.5 million a year; However, with a $ 1 million episode from The Big Bang Theory, it is clear that Mark Harmon is much less paid for his performance than Jim Parsons. So, why this gap? Both are also essential for their respective shows and are undoubtedly the main source of success for their productions.

Jim Parsons fought for raises in 'The Big Bang Theory'

In 2013, UPI published an article on the distribution of The Big Bang Theory, and the group request for increases. According to UPI, there are several seasons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons have met and asked for an increase. At that time, they each earned $ 325,000 per episode.

At the end of the negotiations, they would have left the scene for about $ 500,000 each per episode. However, the renewal of their contracts after 2013, probably led to payments of $ 1 million (per episode) for each of the five members of the initial distribution.

It is rumored that Jim Parsons is perhaps the very reason why The Big Bang Theory is coming to an end, as he refused to accept a salary increase to stay in the show. While this is only speculation, Parsons must have significant player projects on the horizon if it is moving away from another CBS pay rise. . In summary, it seems that keeping Parsons may have required financial bait (again and again).

Mark Harmon is fighting for increases on "NCIS?"

What about Mark Harmon? Mark Harmon has repeatedly said how grateful he was to be part of NCIS. As he himself explained in the past, his lead role in the most-watched TV show is a gift not to be taken lightly.

Although there is little information on the pay of Mark Harmon (and the last reported number may be distorted), the actor is involved in NCIS beyond his main role. Thus, he may not consider it necessary to ask for an increase, because he earns a lot of money by supporting his own show, as well as both spinoffs. Although they are only speculations, Mark Harmon also revealed that he knew that by the end of NCIS, he might not have much left in Hollywood, at least not like NCIS.

Mark Harmon is perhaps the star of NCIS, but the series has succeeded and continues to flourish, despite the loss of key members of the cast, left and right. Could the series survive without Mark Harmon? Probably not. However, with all the money that Mark Harmon brings, because of his complex involvement in the franchise, does not he want to do more by episode? When it comes to paying, business is business and CBS is not just going to double Mark Harmon's salary (no matter how much he deserves the increase).

Regarding financial compensation, the most likely explanation for the discrepancy is as follows: Jim Parsons is probably more of a pusher.