Highest-Paid Turkish Acton in Television & Film
Numerous Turkish actors have gained immense popularity both in the Turkish as well as Hollywood Entertainment Industries including television and films. Here, we present a list of actor salaries per episode for Turkish series and Netflix Original Turkish series, based on news reports from 2024.
LIST OF THE TOP 5 HIGHEST-PAID TURKISH ACTORS
Cagatay Ulusoy earns "500 Thousand Turkish Lira" or "88 Thousand US Dollars per episode" for his role in the Netflix series "Hakan Muhafiz / The Protector," making him the highest-paid Turkish actor. Consequently, for his involvement in the four seasons of The Protector, the actor garnered an impressive total of $3 million.
In his role as Ottoman Empire, Burak Ozcivit is set to receive "300 thousand Turkish Lira per episode," a remarkable figure within the Turkish show business. Burak boasts a significant fanbase not only in Turkey but also internationally. Producer Mehmet Bozdag has secured the actor for a five-year contract, maximizing Burak's potential to star in three or four shows during his most productive years.
Following the tremendous success of the series "Resurrection Ertugrul," Engin Altan Duzyatan has become one of the most sought-after actors in Turkey and holds the title of the highest-paid actor. Initially, tabloids reported that he demanded "200 Thousand Turkish Lira" to participate in the series "Bullet," slated for broadcast on Fox. However, this amount later decreased to "160 Thousand Lira." According to the latest and more accurate information, his salary per episode will be "110 Thousand Turkish Lira."
Engin Akyürek will receive a comparable fee for his role in the TV series "The Ambassador’s Daughter." Despite the lukewarm reception of his recent shows among Turkish viewers, Engin remains highly sought after outside of Turkey, justifying a substantial fee due to the potential profitability of the series in international markets. Initial reports speculated a phenomenal salary of "200 Thousand Turkish Lira" for Engin, but it was later revealed to be a publicity stunt to garner attention for the upcoming show.
Murat Yıldırım, who has been absent from TV shows for an extended period, is making a comeback with the new project "Ramo." The series, produced by the production company BKM and airing on Show TV, appropriately offers a significant fee to the superstar. Murat is set to receive a substantial payment of "90 Thousand Turkish Lira."