NCIS Salaries: How Much Do Main Stars Make Per Episode? 

NCIS is the TV show that started the trend of projects about NCIS as an independent law enforcement. The project became so popular that it spawned a number of spin-offs.

It's no secret that actors in popular television shows receive substantial paychecks, and if you're interested in specific figures for the main stars of NCIS who are still in the project or have already left it, you can find them here.

5. Wilmer Valderrama as Nicholas Torres — $100,000

Nick appeared in the premiere episode of season 14, replacing fan favorite Tony DiNozzo. He returned to D.C. to bring the person responsible for his brother-in-law's death to justice. At first, Nick seemed too hot-tempered, but over time he joined the team and became an integral part of it.

Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Torres, earns about $100,000 per episode.

4. David McCallum as Dr. Donald Mallard — $175,000

Unfortunately, NCIS lost one of the longest-running characters in Season 21 — Dr. Donald Mallard. Viewers were introduced to him in the very first season, and thanks to him, NCIS is what it is today. Mallard was one of the main fan favorites, and for good reason — throughout his time on the show, he showed only his best human qualities.

The character was killed off when David McCallum, the actor who played Ducky, died in the hospital just a week before his 90th birthday. Fans will forever remember David, who immortalized himself on NCIS and other projects.

McCallum was reportedly paid $175,000 for his role on the show, earning him approximately $4 million per season.

3. Pauley Perrette as Abby Sciuto — $200,000

Abby Sciuto was one of the most controversial characters due to her eccentric behavior, but her departure from the show left no one indifferent — the audience was so used to Abby that they were simply not ready to let her go.

She protected the team, was a true professional in her field, and had a heartwarming relationship dynamic with Gibbs that gave the show its special charm.

As Abby, actress Pauley Perrette was paid $200,000 per episode in her later seasons, which brought her nearly $5 million per season.

2. Sean Murray as Timothy McGee — $300,000

If you want to know what character development is, look at Tim McGee. He joined the NCIS team as a brilliant professional, but was awkward and modest.

As he worked, he not only acquired new skills and became a more versatile professional, but also gained a confidence that many other NCIS characters can only envy.

Sean Murray, who plays Timothy, is one of the highest paid actors on the project, earning around $300,000 per episode.

1. Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs — $525,000

Mark Harmon's character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, needs no introduction — for 19 seasons, he has been the mainstay of the NCIS team, leading them through some of the darkest moments in their history.

Gibbs, who was nearly killed in a boat explosion in the season 18 finale, has decided not to return to his job at NCIS. Instead, Gibbs decided to stay in Alaska, where he and McGee tracked down a hit man hired by a mining company.

It's no surprise that Harmon was the highest paid actor on the show, earning over $500,000 per episode. But his income was actually even greater due to Mark's position on the show as a producer.