Here's how much the highest-paid stars on TV actually make
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In this age of wall-to-wall programming, marquee names have become essential in bringing sizable audiences to shows.
And with at least 50 different producers of TV shows, the competition is getting fierce and driving salaries to new highs.
Star salaries can range from $1.1 million an episode for the main players of HBO's "Game of Thrones" to as small as $20,000 per episode for the actors who play the Lyon kids on Fox's "Empire."
And now we're seeing film legends like Robert De Niro and Meryl Streep crossing into TV gigs and picking up huge checks.
Here's how much the highest-paid stars on TV are earning:
*Salaries are per episode, unless otherwise indicated. Some salaries may include producing fees and profit participation.
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