The numbers are pretty astonishing. Being an actor can be tough, especially when you face long periods without work.
That’s something many of us can only dream about.
The actor, now 51, played the role of the charming womanizer Barney Stinson throughout all nine seasons of the show.
Because of the show’s popularity and longevity, it turned out to be a very lucrative opportunity for Harris.
When Stern asked if he was pleased with his earnings, a surprised Harris responded: “Are you kidding? Yes I was happy with that.”
Despite this, Stern was skeptical. He noted that while the amount sounded ‘extraordinary’ compared to other industries, it didn’t seem like a huge sum for a lead actor.
It’s also important to consider that during the later seasons, the main cast likely received additional money from royalties and syndication, which would have increased Harris’ total earnings.
Harris also gave more details on how the cast’s salaries were handled. He mentioned that his main co-stars were all making the same amount.
“And I feel like everyone has proven their worth on the show, everyone is providing and deserves to get paid well.”
When compared to other hit shows, the salaries for How I Met Your Mother cast were relatively modest.
This was also the reported rate for the cast of Friends.
