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As of 2024, Bryan Cranston’s net worth is $50 million USD. Cranston’s salary for playing the role of Walter White in TV series Breaking Bad was reportedly $225,000 per episode.
His net worth before Breaking Bad was $3 million.
Breaking Bad Salary
Cranston’s salary for Breaking Bad reportedly began at $60,000 per episode in the first season. By the final season, his salary had reached $225,000 per episode, which was double to that of what Bob Odenkirk was making for his role as Saul Goodman.
This made him one of the highest-paid actors on television. In addition to his salary, Cranston also earned royalties from Breaking Bad. Cranston’s share of the royalties reportedly amounts to $3 million annually.
Breakdown of Cranston’s Breaking Bad Salary by Season:
| Season 1 | $60,000 |
| Season 2 | $90,000 |
| Season 3 | $150,000 |
| Season 4 | $200,000 |
| Season 5 | $225,000 |
Do You Know: Cranston and Ben Affleck have become very close friends during the film shoot of Argo. They later opened a car dealership in New Hampshire.
Malcolm in the Middle
Cranston’s salary for the first few seasons of Malcolm in the Middle was relatively modest, as the show was still finding its footing. His net worth was little to nothing at that time.
He is estimated to have earned around $30,000 per episode in the first season, $40,000 per episode in the second season, and $50,000 per episode in the third season.
As Malcolm in the Middle became a ratings hit, Cranston’s salary increased accordingly. By the fourth season, he was reportedly earning $75,000 per episode.
This number continued to climb in subsequent seasons, reaching an estimated $100,000 per episode by the final season.
Over the course of seven seasons, Cranston earned an estimated $6.5 million from Malcolm in the Middle.
Real Estate Properties
Bryan Cranston has been quietly building a real estate portfolio worth an estimated $16 million. He has purchased homes in Los Angeles, New York City, and Ventura, California, as well as several farms in New Mexico.
Cranston’s most expensive property is a $5 million oceanfront home in Ventura, California. The home, which he designed and built himself, is LEED Platinum certified and features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a large deck with ocean views.
In addition to his homes, Cranston also owns several farms in New Mexico. The actor has been vocal about his love for the state and has said that he plans to retire there one day.
In addition to his real estate holdings, Cranston also has a number of other investments, including a production company and a vineyard.
Here is a breakdown of Cranston’s real estate holdings:
- Los Angeles: $4 million home in Hancock Park
- New York City: $2 million apartment in Tribeca
- Ventura, California: $5 million oceanfront home
- New Mexico: Several farms with a total value of $5 million
Bryan Cranston Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Full Name | Bryan Lee Cranston |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Net Worth before Breaking Bad | $3 Million |
| Annual Income | $8 Million |
| Salary per Episode | $225,000 |
| Real Estate Assets | $16 Million |
Career
In 2008, Cranston’s career took a dramatic turn when he was cast as Walter White in the AMC crime drama series “Breaking Bad.”
Since the end of “Breaking Bad” in 2013, Cranston has continued to take on diverse and challenging roles.
He has starred in films such as “Argo,” “Godzilla,” and “Trumbo,” and he has also returned to television with roles in the series “Fargo” and “Your Honor.”