Ellen Pompeo – $575,000
Ellen Pompeo is known as Dr. Meredith Grey to many people who love Grey’s Anatomy. She has played the titular character since the show first began to air in 2005, though she has announced that the 19th season will be her last. With a $575,000 per episode salary on Grey’s, its safe to say that she doesn’t have to look for a new job unless she wants to.
Patrick Dempsey – $350,000
Speaking of Grey’s Anatomy, Patrick Dempsey, who played Dr. Derek Shepherd, aka McDreamy, on the show from season 1 until 11, and then in recurring episodes of the 17th season. For each episode, he earned $350,000. He has also starred in films like Enchanted, Made of Honor, Valentine’s Day, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Bridget Jones’s Baby, and The Art of Racing in the Rain.