Richest child actor earns $60k an episode of hit show and he’s only 16

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The richest child actor in the world earned $60,000 per episode of his hit show and has a net worth of over $6million, despite being just 16 years old.

While stars like Daniel Radcliffe, Mara Wilson and Macaulay Culkin made up lists of some of the most popular child actors when they first started out, it’s US actor Iain Armitage who currently tops the rich list.

He was chosen to play Young Sheldon in The Big Bang Theory prequel when he was just nine years old, working closely with actor Jim Parsons on the role.

One of the youngest cast members, he was earning $30,000 per episode of the show in its first ever season. But that fee increased year on year – for seasons four and five, he was paid $50,000 per episode. And it’s estimated by season six he was pocketing $60,000 an episode.

Iain has a net worth of $6million, just shy of his adult co-star Annie Potts’ $8million net worth. Jim Parsons, however, overshadowed them with a net worth of $160million, and was earning more than $1million per episode of The Big Bang Theory by the end of its run.

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The richest child actor in the world is worth $6million (Image: Getty)

Iain has also starred in everything from Big Little Lies to the animated Scooby Doo film Scoob!, and is set to reprise his animated role in a new holiday special.

He even appeared in a 2018 episode of The Big Bang Theory as a young version of Sheldon, one year after landing the spin-off.

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Iain Armitage is just 16 years old (Image: Getty)

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Coming in second in the rich list is Modern Family star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, now 17, with a net worth of $2million. Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay – who found fame in Room alongside Brie Larson – is also worth around $2million at 18 years old.

Jacob has also starred in everything from Before I Wake to Wonder and comedy hit Good Boys.

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