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When Stranger Things first hit Netflix in 2016, it was a nostalgic, supernatural experiment led by a group of mostly unknown kids. Fast forward to 2025, and one of those kids is now a global star with her own Netflix deals, beauty brand, and a bank balance that would make your head spin. Yes, we are talking about Millie Bobby Brown, or as the world knows her, Eleven.

So, how much does she actually earn per episode of Stranger Things? A lot. But to understand the scale, let’s rewind a bit.

In season one, Millie was reportedly paid around $10,000 per episode. That sounds like a solid start until you realise the show would become one of the biggest hits in Netflix history. With the success came renegotiations. And Millie, rightly so, climbed the pay ladder quickly.

By season two, she was earning about $30,000 per episode. But it was during season three that things changed. Majorly. While the core group of actors renegotiated their contracts, Millie was reportedly placed in a separate salary tier. That move raised a few eyebrows at the time, but it also reflected her skyrocketing fame. For season three, she earned an estimated $300,000 per episode, making her one of the highest-paid teen actors on TV.

That figure remained consistent in season four. Some reports suggested a slight bump, with her pay somewhere between $250,000 and $350,000 per episode. And now, with season five on the way, the final chapter of the Hawkins saga, there are whispers that Millie Bobby Brown could be making over $1 million per episode. Netflix hasn’t confirmed it yet, but considering her growing power and long-standing relationship with the platform, it wouldn’t be shocking.

But Stranger Things is not her only pay cheque. Millie has become a full-blown Netflix darling. She starred in and produced Enola Holmes, where she reportedly earned $6.1 million for the first film and a massive $10million for the sequel. She’s also headlined Damsel and has multiple other Netflix projects lined up.

Outside of acting, she is also making moves. Her skincare and makeup brand, Florence by Mills, is a favourite among Gen Z and reportedly brings in millions annually. She has also taken on producing roles and recently announced her debut novel. At just 20 years old, she has more business credits than most actors twice her age.

All this makes her one of the most successful young performers in the world, not just in fame but in pure financial numbers. And it all started with one mysterious, mostly silent girl in a hospital gown.

So, while Stranger Things might be heading toward its final season, Millie Bobby Brown’s career (and her earnings) are only going up. The girl who once bled from the nose to fight Demogorgons is now bleeding Netflix dry, and honestly, she has earned every cent.