Pete Davidson Says ‘SNL’ Paid ‘Like Three Grand an Episode’ at the Start; Jason Sudeikis Adds: ‘You Don’t Make Enough Money’ for ‘Big Purchases’

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/pete-davidson-snl-pay-starting-salary-1236235955/

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  2. Yeah 3k a week in NYC isn’t bad by any stretch but it’s not exactly living it up in luxury either.

  4. My sister knew a few people before they were on SNL. At least one guy took a pay cut to start just for the exposure. And they’ll supplement their income with side gigs to the extent they can.

  5. More then most people make, no reason to whine about a fair wage on a crap show

  6. Shane might end up being the richest alumni that never made an episode.

  8. Considering that there’s extreme amount of doors that open for them with the “low” wage, I’d say its pretty good.

  10. Pete Davidson has openly discussed his salary while on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). In the early seasons of the show, cast members earned around $3,000 per episode, which is considerably lower than what veteran cast members make today. Davidson’s salary during his tenure evolved significantly, reflecting the show’s increased budget and the value placed on experienced performers. For more detailed information, you can refer to sources like the E! Online article and other reports on his disclosure.

    * [Pete Davidson Reveals How Much SNL Cast Members Really Make – E! Online](https://www.eonline.com/news/1410740/pete-davidson-reveals-how-much-saturday-night-live-cast-members-really-make)
    * [Pete Davidson reveals his ‘Saturday Night Live’ salary](https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/entertainment/pete-davidson-reveals-how-much-snl-cast-members-are-paid/)
    * [Pete Davidson Reveals How Much He Got Paid at ‘SNL’](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/pete-davidson-how-much-snl-paycheck-1236078072/)
    * [Pete Davidson On How Much He Got Paid On ‘SNL’ As Jason Sudeikis Says …](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/pete-davidson-much-got-paid-001503979.html)
    * [Pete Davidson Reveals His Saturday Night Live Salary](https://people.com/pete-davidson-reveals-how-much-he-made-on-saturday-night-live-and-what-he-bought-with-his-first-paycheck-8756312)

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