Seinfeld's cast net worth in 2025: Who is the richest from the show?
Seinfeld was one of the most successful TV shows of the 80s and 90s. It ran for nine seasons, with 180 episodes aired. After its airing, the series entered syndication and generated billions of dollars. The cast members received a lot of money per episode and continued to earn because of the show's syndication. Explore Seinfeld's cast net worth in 2025, including their profiles.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Seinfeld's cast net worth in 2025
- 12. Heidi Swedberg - $300,000
- 11. Estelle Harris - $5 million
- 10. Barney Martin - $6 million
- 9. Wayne Knight - $8 million
- 8. John O'Hurley - $8.5 million
- 7. Jerry Stiller - $14 million
- 6. Liz Sheridan - $15 million
- 5. Michael Richards - $30 million
- 4. Jason Alexander - $50 million
- 3. Julia Louis-Dreyfus - $250 million
- 2. Larry David - $400 million
- 1. Jerry Seinfeld - $1.1 billion
- Does the Seinfeld cast get royalties?
- How much did the Seinfeld cast make per episode?
Key takeaways
- The Seinfeld cast made a lot of money per episode when the series aired in the 90s.
- Most of the cast members continued their careers and received salaries in different television shows and movies.
- The syndication of Seinfeld on various streaming networks means that the cast continues to make money.
- The richest Seinfeld cast member on this list is Jerry Seinfeld, with a net worth of around $1.1 billion.
Seinfeld's cast net worth in 2025
The Seinfeld stars were the highest-paid cast in TV history when they signed their contracts in 1997. As a result, all the major cast members walked away from the show with considerable fortunes.
We anaylsed data from multiple sources, including Forbes, The Richest, and People, to compile this list of the richest cast members of Seinfeld.
| Rank | Actor | Net worth |
| 1 | Jerry Seinfeld | $1.1 Billion |
| 2 | Larry David | $400 million |
| 3 | Julia Louis-Dreyfus | $250 million |
| 4 | Jason Alexander | $50 million |
| 5 | Michael Richards | $30 million |
| 6 | Liz Sheridan | $15 million |
| 7 | Jerry Stiller | $14 million |
| 8 | John O'Hurley | $8.5 million |
| 9 | Wayne Knight | $8 million |
| 10 | Barney Martin | $6 million |
| 11 | Estelle Harris | $5 million |
| 12 | Heidi Swedberg | $300,000 |
12. Heidi Swedberg - $300,000
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- Full name: Heidi Swedberg
- Date of birth: 3 March 1966
- Age: 59 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $300,000
Heidi Swedberg is an American actress and musician. She took a recurring role as Susan Ross in Seinfeld for 27 episodes. As of 2025, Heidi Swedberg has a net worth of $300,000. Heidi’s money comes from her work as an actress and musician.
11. Estelle Harris - $5 million
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- Full name: Estelle Harris
- Date of birth: 22 April 1928
- Date of death: 2 April 2022
- Age at death: 93 years
Estelle Harris is an American actress, voice actress, and comedian. She took on the role of Estelle Costanza in Seinfeld for 27 episodes between 1992 and 1998. Harris started her career in the film industry in 1997 and has over 100 credits.
She has appeared in many TV shows, including Mrs Potato Head in the Toy Story (1995) franchise, Muriel in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005-2008), and Peg-Leg Peg (voice) in Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2014-2015). At the time of her death, Estelle Harris had a net worth of $5 million.
10. Barney Martin - $6 million
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- Full name: Barney Martin
- Date of birth: 03 March 1923
- Date of death: 21 March 2005
- Age: 82 years (at the time of death)
Barney Martin was an American actor, comedian, and detective with the New York City Police Department. Between 1991 and 1998, he portrayed Morty Seinfeld in 19 episodes of Seinfeld. In 2005, he had a net worth of $6 million at his death.
Martin started working as an NYPD detective before changing his career and becoming an actor, comedian, and writer. His other roles on TV include playing Mayor Bigelow in Deadly Weapon (1989).
9. Wayne Knight - $8 million
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- Full name: Wayne Elliot Knight
- Date of birth: 7 August 1955
- Age: 69 years (as of 2025)
Wayne Knight is an American actor best known for playing Officer Don Orville in 3rd Rock from the Sun between 1996 and 2001. In 1992, he took on the role of Newman in 43 episodes of Seinfeld. As of 2025, Wayne Knight has a net worth of $8 million.
Knight has made money from his salary as a film and TV actor. Although his career in the film industry spans more than four decades, Wayne Knight has never received an award for his work, with only six nominations.
8. John O'Hurley - $8.5 million
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- Full name: John George O'Hurley
- Date of birth: October 9, 1954
- Age: 70 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $8.5 million
John O’Hurley is an American actor, author, and commercial spokesman. He took on the role of J. Peterman in 20 episodes of Seinfeld. O’Hurley made his appearance from 1995 to 1998, when the series ended.
As of 2025, John O’Hurley has a net worth of $8.5 million. John has made his money as an actor. Apart from Seinfeld, John has appeared in other TV shows, including Santa Barbara (1990-1991) and Valley of the Dolls (1994).
7. Jerry Stiller - $14 million
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- Full name: Jerry Stiller
- Date of birth: 8 June 1927
- Date of death: 11 May 2020
- Age: 92 years (at the time of death)
- Net worth: $14 million
Jerry Stiller was an American comedian, producer, actor, and author. Stiller took the role of Frank Costanza in 24 episodes of Seinfeld, where he appeared in a few episodes in a recurring role because he joined the show in 1993.
Before he died in 2020, Jerry Stiller had a net worth of $14 million. Although he made a lot of money from Seinfeld, his participation in other TV shows like The King of Queens (1998-2007) contributed significantly to his net worth.
6. Liz Sheridan - $15 million
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- Full name: Liz Sheridan
- Date of birth: 10 April 1929
- Date of death: 15 April 2022
- Age: 93 years (at the time of death)
- Net worth: $15 million
Liz Sheridan, born Elizabeth Ann Sheridan, is an American actress, former dancer, and singer. Before making her debut on the screens, Sheridan worked as a stage actress. In 1989, she took on the role of Helen Seinfeld in Seinfeld for 20 episodes.
As of 2025, Liz Sheridan has a net worth of $15 million. Her money comes from her salary as a film and TV actress. However, her wages per episode in Seinfeld remain unknown, mainly because of her minor role.
5. Michael Richards - $30 million
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- Full name: Michael Richards
- Date of birth: 21 July 1949
- Age 76 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $30 million
Michael Richards portrayed Cosmo Kramer in 170 episodes of Seinfeld and was one of the show's supporting actors. As of 2025, Michael Richards's net worth is $30 million. Richards has made his money working as an actor and comedian.
Kramer's net worth of $30 million has primarily come from his participation in Seinfeld. Since he was one of the supporting cast members, he received $150,000 per episode from the show's fifth season. His salary then increased to $200,000 per episode in subsequent seasons, before the NBC network bumped it to $600,000.
4. Jason Alexander - $50 million
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- Full name: Jay Scott Greenspan
- Date of birth: 23 September 1959
- Age: 65 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $50 million
Jason Alexander took on the role of George Costanza in 171 episodes of Seinfeld. As of 2025, Jason Alexander's net worth is $50 million. His money has come from his work as an actor, comedian, director, producer, writer, and singer.
When he made his appearances in Seinfeld, he received a nominal amount of money for his participation. In 1993, before the fifth season of the series, Jason Alexander made $150,000 per episode, equating to $3.8 million per season. The amount increased significantly in later seasons when his salary increased to $200,000, then $400,000, and finally $600,000.
3. Julia Louis-Dreyfus - $250 million
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- Full name: Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus
- Date of birth: 13 January 1961
- Age: 64 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $250 million
Julia Louis-Dreyfus portrayed Elaine Benes in 168 episodes of Seinfeld. As of 2025, Julia Louis-Dreyfus's net worth is $250 million. Dreyfus' wealth has come from her role in Seinfeld as one of the main characters in the series.
Even though many people like to think of her as a billionaire, Julia Dreyfus has not quite attained billionaire status. However, her father, Gerard Louis-Dreyfus, was a French-native and American businessman who had a net worth of around $4 billion at the time of his death in 2016.
In 2006, Forbes estimated his wealth to be $3.4 billion, making him the 200th richest man in the world back then.
2. Larry David - $400 million
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- Full name: Lawrence Gene David
- Date of birth: 2 July 1947
- Age: 78 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $400 million
Larry David portrayed George Steinbrenner in 38 uncredited roles in Seinfeld. However, he was also the co-writer and producer of the series. As of 2025, Larry David's net worth is $400 million. David has made his money as a comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer.
His money has come from Seinfeld, where he owns 15% of the backend equity of the TV series. Moreover, when Seinfeld started streaming online, Larry made over $250 million. On average, the actor receives $40-$50 million a year from syndication, merchandise, DVD sales, and other royalties.
1. Jerry Seinfeld - $1.1 billion
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- Full name: Jerry Seinfeld
- Date of birth: 29 April 1954
- Age: 71 years (as of 2025)
- Net worth: $1.1 billion
Jerry Seinfeld played the role of Jerry Seinfeld in 172 episodes of Seinfeld. He is the richest cast member of the series. Jerry Seinfeld's net worth in 2025 is $1.1 billion. Jerry has made most of his money working as a comedian, TV producer, actor, and car collector.
Most of Jerry's fortune has come from his role in Seinfeld, where he owns 15% of the backend equity of the TV series. As a result, he has received over $400 million from the show alone, both in salaries per episode and syndication royalties. When the show was running, Jerry received $1 million per episode.
Does the Seinfeld cast get royalties?
All cast members of Seinfeld receive royalties even in 2025. However, the amount of money each actor or actress receives varies. Ideally, the co-writers and co-creators of the series, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, receive the largest amount each time the TV show reruns on any network.
Netflix has played a significant role in ensuring the casts get royalties after acquiring the show to stream on its platform for more than $500 million.
How much did the Seinfeld cast make per episode?
When Seinfeld reached the ninth episode, the TV series made around $1 million per episode. That means the three co-stars, the primary cast members, made around $600,000. However, many of them did not demand more money despite the TV show making profits of $200 million per season.
Before receiving $600,000 per episode, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus made $160,000 per episode. In addition, the main cast, co-creator, and producer of the sitcom, Jerry Seinfeld, received $1 million per episode.
So, what is Seinfeld's cast net worth in 2025? The wealthiest member is Jerry Seinfeld, who has a net worth of $1.1 billion. Other members are Larry David ($400 million), Julia Louis-Dreyfus ($250 million), and Jason Alexander ($50 million). As of 2025, the actors and actresses receive royalties from the reruns of the TV series on streaming platforms, including Netflix.
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