4. Jim Parsons- $12 million
Bazinga! You should have been eagerly waiting to see this guy throughout the list and here he is now. For portraying the socially-inept character of Sheldon Cooper, this Big Bang Theory actor is reportedly earning over $350,000 per episode on CBS’ hit. Parsons, 41, is able to come out slightly ahead of his cast mates due to his voice work at the movie Home for the DreamWorks and other small roles. It is also reported that the actor is in a three-year renegotiated contract of $1 million per episode. So, expect to see this guy again in the highly paid TV actors’ list next time with a salary increase.