Highlights

• The Office's success can be attributed to its stellar cast, who perfectly embodied their characters.
• Steve Carell, as Michael Scott, earned $87,000 per episode in the first season and $300,000 per episode by Season 7.
• Supporting cast members like Angela Kinsey and Brian Baumgartner earned upwards of $62,000 per episode.

When The Office initially aired its first season in 2003, it didn’t garner as much popularity as expected.

Things changed when the second season changed the outlook of the characters and plot of the show. An American mockumentary sitcom, The Office has since acquainted its audience with every person working at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

The show gained astronomical ratings for its humor, dialogues, and quirky characters, and earned several accolades, including Golden Globe and Emmys. More than a decade after The Office ended its run, the show has become an important part of meme and pop culture, for its relatable scenes and heartwarming storylines.

Updated, January 2024: More than a decade after The Office concluded, the NBC hit entered the news cycle again due to rumors of a potential reboot. On January 2nd, actor Craig Robinson was asked by an interviewer from The AV Club about The Office reboot rumors, to which he somewhat cautiously replied:

"I heard that there was something going on. It hasn't been mentioned to me ... If it does, I would love to reprise Darryl at some point, but right now I don't know."

According to IGN, rumors of a reboot involving The Office kicked up again in November 2023, but there are no known firm plans for related projects to date.

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One of the main reasons for the show’s success was its stellar cast, all of whom perfectly encapsulated their roles.

With Steve Carell as Regional Manager Michael Scott guiding the ship with his talent, the cast earned millions for their popular roles.

Let’s take a look at how much the cast of The Office made during its blockbuster run.

Steve Carell

Playing the lead role of Regional Manager Michael Scott, Steve Carell was the main driving force behind the show's initial success.

Carell reportedly made $87,000 per episode for the first season of the show and $175,000 for the following two seasons. Carrell earned $300,000 per episode by Season 7.

Rainn Wilson

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Dwight Schrute is one of the most beloved characters on The Office, as Assistant to the Regional Manager.

Rainn Wilson’s portrayal earned him $20,000 per episode for the first three seasons, after which his salary was hiked to $100,000 through the show's ninth season.

John Krasinski

John Krasinski has given many stellar performances in his career, but his most memorable will always be as paper sales representative Jim Halpert.

The charming character was best known for his "Jim stares," to communicate with the audience silently.

Like Wilson, Krasinski earned $20,000 per episode for the first three seasons, and was bumped to $100,000 an episode in later seasons.

Jenna Fischer

Pam Beesley was one of the saner characters on the show, portrayed by Jenna Fischer.

As one of the main cast members, Fischer made $20,000 per episode for the first three seasons, which later increased to $100,000 per episode, as reported by Showbiz Cheat Sheet.

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Ed Helms

The Nard Dog entered the world of The Office in Season 3.

Known for his singing habit on the show, Ed Helms had already been famous for his stint on The Daily Show, as well as his career in film. Helms earned close to $100,000 per episode during the show's final seasons.

BJ Novak

BJ Novak portrayed the hilariously chaotic character of Ryan Howard for eight seasons.

According to The Things, Novak was not only an actor, but also a writer and producer on The Office. Like the other cast members, Novak made $20,000 during the initial seasons; as with the others, his salary increased to $100,000 for later seasons.

Mindy Kaling

Customer Service Representative Kelly Kapoor was known for her iconic dialogues and fashion.

While Mindy Kaling was one of the cast members, she also wrote and produced in a fashion similar to Novak.

Kaling was a supporting cast member and earned upwards of $60,000 per episode.

Angela Kinsey

Angela Kinsey portrayed the character of the cat-loving, uptight accountant Angela Martin for nine seasons on The Office.

The actress reportedly made $1.5 million per season, or $62,000 per episode.

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Brian Baumgartner

Angela’s fellow accountant, Kevin Malone, was one of the most beloved characters on The Office.

As a supporting cast member, Brian Baumgartner earned a salary upwards of $62,000 per episode, similar to Martin.

Baumgartner made headlines in entertainment news in 2021, when it came to light that he was the "most bankable star" on popular celebrity shoutout app Cameo.

Cameo co-founder and CEO Steven Galanis disclosed that Baumgartner made over $1 million on the app in 2020, charging $195 for individualized messages.

Reflecting on his unexpected success, Baumgartner mused: "It’s not really about me. I’m really the person who gets two people together."

Phyllis Smith

The only saleswoman on the show, Phyllis Vance (Phillis Smith) was a maternal figure for viewers.

Like fellow supporting cast members on The Office, Phyllis Smith made upwards of $60,000 for each episode.

Paul Lieberstein

There is no character more disliked than Toby Flenderson on The Office.

Paul Lieberstein played Toby’s character to perfection, and worked as a head writer on the show for several seasons. Unlike other cast members, details of Lieberstein's compensation have not been disclosed publicly.

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Oscar Nuñez

Another accountant on the list, Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nuñez), was a sarcastic and intellectual accountant on The Office, and was one of the most practical characters.

Nuñez amassed a multi-million net worth from working on the show for nine seasons, but specific details of his per episode salary have not been disclosed.

Leslie David Baker

Portraying the crossword-loving salesman Stanley Hudson in the show, Leslie David Baker had iconic one-liners on The Office.

Baker made $4 million during the show’s nine-season run.

Kate Flannery

Kate Flannery played the bold and dysfunctional character of Supplier Relations Representative Meredith Palmer on The Office, and she reportedly built a $4 million fortune as a supporting cast member for nine seasons.

After The Office went off the air, it opened multiple opportunities for the cast members to star in movies and television shows. It remains one of the most humorous and iconic shows of all time.

As the show is available to stream on digital platforms worldwide, The Office remains hugely popular among its avid fanbase.