The Cast Of Suits’ Salaries, Revealed

Highlights

• The
  Suits
  cast’s earnings ranged from $50,000 to $500,000 per episode, aligning with their roles and screen time.
• Meghan Markle’s net worth is estimated at $60 million, while Gabriel Macht’s is $8 million, the latter largely attributed to the success of
  Suits.
• Suits’
  complex characters, legal drama, and snappy dialogue fueled the series’ global success from 2011 to 2019.

From its premiere in 2011 to its finale in 2019, the legal drama television series Suits has captured the attention of fans worldwide.

Set within the confines of a fictional New York City corporate law firm known as Pearson Hardman, Suits delivered a winning combination of high-stakes courtroom battles, snappy dialogue, and the complex personal entanglements of its sharp-dressed attorneys.

At the heart of the show were talented stars like Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Rick Hoffman, each portraying memorable characters whose ambition, loyalty, and wit fueled the series’ entertaining storylines.

Suits experienced a major resurgence in popularity when it became available for streaming on platforms like Netflix and Peacock in 2023, introducing Suits to a wider audience and reigniting interest in old fans of the show.

According to Nielsen, Suits was watched for a total of 57.7 billion minutes on Netflix in 2023, making it the most-streamed show of the year.

This surge in viewership prompted NBC Universal to explore new avenues with the development of a spin-off series titled Suits: L.A.

The show launched the careers of some of the cast members, gaining them wider recognition.

Additionally, given the show’s global reach, it is no surprise that their paychecks were as stylish as their on-screen wardrobes.

Let’s take a look at how much the main Suits cast was paid for their work on the show.

Update, July 2024: A few months after the network ordered a pilot, NBC has officially greenlit the series Suits: LA. As the original legal drama Suits continued to gain popularity on Netflix, NBCUniversal saw an opportunity to expand the franchise. In October 2023, a spinoff was officially announced, with the original creator, Aaron Korsh, returning as the showrunner.

The pilot for Suits: LA features a stellar cast including Stephen Amell, Bryan Greenberg, Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis, and Troy Winbush, with notable appearances by John Amos, Victoria Justice, and Kevin Weisman. The show does not yet have a confirmed premiere date. However, a network representative mentioned that it could potentially air as early as midseason in early 2025. If that timeline is not met, the premiere will be pushed to the 2025-26 season.

6 Meghan Markle

Salary Per Episode – $50,000

Before becoming the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle rose to prominence on the legal drama Suits as Rachel Zane, a bright and ambitious paralegal who eventually climbed the ladder to become a successful lawyer.

Markle’s character arc, spanning seven seasons, showcased her journey from a talented outsider to a formidable force within the high-stakes world of corporate law.

Additionally, her character navigated the complexities of corporate law and personal relationships, ultimately departing with her on-screen husband, Mike, to Seattle.

Reports indicate that Markle earned approximately $50,000 per episode, amounting to an annual salary of $450,000.

Although Markle’s career began with bit parts in shows like Century City and films like Horrible Bosses,Suits was her breakout role.

Meghan married British royal family member Prince Harry in 2018, and became known as the Duchess of Sussex. Following their marriage, she stepped away from acting to embrace her royal duties.

Meghan Markle’s net worth currently sits at an estimated $60 million, a figure that reflects her combined wealth with Prince Harry.

Prior to joining the royal family, her individual net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.

5 Sarah Rafferty

Salary Per Episode – $200,000

Sarah Rafferty breathed life into the adorable Donna Paulsen, the whip-smart, fiercely loyal, and impeccably stylish legal secretary on Suits.

Donna’s devotion to Harvey Specter, her sharp wit, and her insider knowledge of the firm’s inner workings made her an indispensable force.

Rafferty’s portrayal was a masterclass in subtlety and nuance, earning her acclaim and a salary that reportedly reached $200,000 per episode during the show’s run.

Before her breakout role on Suits, Rafferty built a solid acting resume with appearances in shows like Six Feet Under and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, along with films like Soccer Dog: European Cup.

Sarah Rafferty’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.

4 Rick Hoffman

Salary Per Episode – $200,000

Although Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht were the main stars of Suits, Rick Hoffman’s Louis Litt might be considered the scene-stealing second lead, often usurping the spotlight with his unique brand of brilliance and eccentricity.

Louis Litt appeared as a main cast member in all nine seasons of Suits. Hoffman’s nuanced portrayal earned him a devoted fanbase and a reported salary of $200,000 per episode during the series’ later seasons.

Before Suits launched him into the global spotlight, Hoffman had already established himself in Hollywood with roles in the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show and the ABC comedy series Samantha Who?

While Suits may be his most recognizable credit, Hoffman has a filmography spanning over two decades, including appearances in films like The Day After Tomorrow and Hostel.

Rick Hoffman has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

3 Patrick J. Adams

Salary Per Episode – $300,000

With his boyish charm masking a razor-sharp intellect, Patrick J. Adams embodied the brilliant and morally conflicted Mike Ross.

His character’s audacious gamble to forge a career in law without a legitimate degree was the base narrative of Suits.

Initially earning approximately $150,000 per episode in the early seasons, Adams’s salary reportedly increased to $300,000 per episode for the later seasons of the show.

Thanks to his time on the show, Patrick J. Adams garnered an estimated net worth of $10 million.

Adams’ breakout performance in Suits earned him well-deserved recognition, including a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination.

While he appeared in smaller roles on shows like Lost and Friday Night Lights, his work on Suits launched him into stardom.

Notably, Adams was listed as a co-producer of Suits starting from season three, and directed several episodes of the show.

In 2018, Adams departed from the show following the completion of its seventh season.

2 Gina Torres

Salary Per Episode – $350,000

Gina Torres brought the character Jessica Pearson to life in Suits, serving as the co-founder of Pearson Hardman, the law firm central to the series’ plot.

For the role, Gina reportedly earned around $350,000 per episode. Prior to her role in Suits, Torres gained recognition for her starring roles in projects such as Zoe Washburne in the science fiction series Firefly, and its feature film sequel Serenity.

Additionally, she appeared in blockbuster films like The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. Torres boasts an estimated net worth of $15 million.

Despite departing from the main cast after the summer segment of season six, Torres returned for the season six finale and became a recurring cast member in season seven, appearing in a total of 94 out of 134 episodes.

In 2018, Torres executive produced and starred in Pearson, a Suits spin-off centered around her character, which unfortunately was canceled after one season.

Torres currently stars as Tommy Vega in the Fox drama series 9-1-1: Lone Star.

1 Gabriel Macht

Salary Per Episode – $500,000

Gabriel Macht exuded swagger and authority as Harvey Specter, New York City’s legendary closer and a senior partner at the prestigious law firm.

His sharp suits mirrored his cutting wit, making Harvey a force to be reckoned with both in the courtroom and the boardroom.

His laudable portrayal of the brilliant and audacious lawyer launched him into the upper echelon of television stars. Macht appeared in all nine seasons and 134 episodes of Suits.

Macht’s earnings on Suits ranged from $450,000 to $500,000 per episode during the later seasons, reflecting his integral role in the show’s ensemble cast.

Macht appeared in many film and television roles, including A Love Song For Bobby Long, The Good Shepherd, and The Spirit, which marked his first leading role.

Macht’s success in Suits, combined with his diverse filmography, has contributed to his estimated net worth of $8 million.