Grey's Anatomy is the longest-running medical drama on television, having debuted in 2005, and currently airing its 16th season. The show centers around protagonist, Meredith Grey, and her experiences as a surgeon at the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle.
The show has seen quite a turnaround of actors over the past fifteen years; the characters of Meredith Grey, Alex Karev, Miranda Bailey, and Richard Webber are the only cast members who have appeared in all sixteen seasons. Not to break any hearts, but Alex Karev is also leaving. Season sixteen will be his last on the Shonda Rhimes hit show.
Ellen Pompeo, who plays Meredith Grey, makes over $575,000 per episode. With a yearly income of close to $20 million, she is by far the top paid actress on the show.
15 Isaiah Washington: $500,000
Isaiah Washington had a rather dishonorable exit from Grey's Anatomy. At the end of season 3, he was dismissed for making homophobic comments to fellow cast member T.R. Knight. Creator Shonda Rhimes refused to accept him back, even after he publicly apologized. He played Dr. Preston Burke, and has a net worth of about $500,000.
14 Camilla Luddington: $1.3 Million
Camilla Luddington first appeared as a recurring cast member in season 9, and became a regular in season 10. She plays Jo Karev, wife of Alex Karev. In real life, British actress Camilla Luddington is married to actor Matthew Alan, and has a net worth of approximately $1.3 Million.
13 Kevin McKidd: $2 Million
Kevin McKidd plays Dr. Owen Hunt, and has been a regular cast member since the show's fifth season. He has touched millions of viewers with his portrayal of a soldier suffering from PTSD. Prior to landing a role on the show, he was best known for playing the character Tommy in Trainspotting. His net worth sits at about $2 Million.
12 Sarah Drew: $3 Million
Sarah Drew played the role of Dr. April Kepner, who was first introduced as a recurring cast member in season 6, and a regular cast member from season 7 until her departure in season 14. Before joining the cast, she played the role of Hannah in Everwood, from 2004-2006. Her net worth is $3 Million.
11 Martin Henderson: $6 Million
Martin Henderson has most recently appeared in the Netflix Original series Virgin River, but he's also a Grey's Anatomy alum! He played Dr. Nathan Riggs, fiance to Megan Hunt, Owen Hunt's sister. Though his character only appeared in seasons 12-14, he left a lasting impression on fans. He has a net worth of $6 Million.
10 Eric Dane: $7 Million
Eric Dane played the role of Dr. Mark Sloan, aka, 'McSteamy', from seasons two through nine on the show. He started his Grey's career as a guest star, and became a regular cast member in season 3. A reputed actor, he has a net worth of over $7 Million.
9 James Pickens Jr. $10 Million
James Pickens Jr. is one of the original cast members that has appeared in every season of the show. As Dr. Richard Webber, he was the long-running Chief of Surgery, until his successor, Dr. Derek Shepherd, takes over in the second season. The esteemed actor has a net worth of $10 Million.
8 Chandra Wilson: $10 Million
Chandra Wilson is one of the most renowned actresses on Grey's Anatomy, playing the role of Dr. Miranda Bailey. She has been a regular cast member for the entirety of the series, and there are no talks of her leaving any time soon! Her net worth is about $10 Million.
7 Jesse Williams: $12 Million
Jesse Williams plays one of the most beloved doctors on set, Dr. Jackson Avery. He first arrived on set as a recurring cast member in season 6, and became a regular in season 7. He has signed on to appear in season 17, so we aren't losing another favorite! His net worth is $12 Million.
6 Justin Chambers: $18 Million
Justin Chambers plays the adored Dr. Alex Karev, a character that has evolved from childish attending, to interim chief of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Though he is retiring after 15 years with the show, he leaves behind a legacy and adoring fans. He has said that he wants to spend more time with his wife and five children after a long run on the show. His net worth is $18 Million.
