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Raking in the cash - In a cut-throat industry where actors can go off their rockers when it comes to salary negotiations, US magazine TV Guide has revealed what some of the biggest names in television earn. See what Ashton Kutcher, Kaley Cuoco and the Kardashians earn.
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Ashton Kutcher (Two and a Half Men) - $700 000 per episode: The former TV star heads back to his roots by trying to step up to Charlie Sheen's game in the popular sitcom. (Image: AP)
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David Letterman (Late Night with David Letterman) - $28m a year: Being the official king of late night television, Late Night with David Letterman still draws more viewers every evening than competitor Jay Leno. (Image: Getty)
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The Kardashian Family (Keeping up with the Kardashians) - $10m per year: The self proclaimed royal family of reality television are raking in the most cash when it comes to reality shows, according to TV Guide’s list. (Image: Getty)
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Lea Michele (Glee) - $75 000 per episode: Rachel Berry might have had something to say if you add the figures up and realise that she earns less per episode than some of her competitors that star in a comedy with a runtime of 22 minutes. (Image: Getty)
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Mark Harmon (NCIS) - $500 000 per episode: Topping the Drama Category in TV Guide's article, Mark earns the most of his competitors on the list. After previous difficulties with former producer, Donald Paul Bellisario, Agent Gibbs seems to be happy for now. (Image: CBS)
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Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory) - $300 000 per episode: The leading lady in the hilarious sitcom earns less than half of what Ashton Kutcher takes home. Hmmm… (Image: Getty)
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Ellen Pompeo (Grey's Anatomy) - $350 000 per episode: In a close tie with her co-star, Patrick Dempsey, Ellen ranks second after Harmon for drama series. (Image: ABC)
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Jessica Paré (Mad Men) - $20 000 per episode: Earning the least on the list, Jessica might have reason to be unhappy with producers, due to the success of the show, and the earnings of her competitors. (Image: AMC)
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Britney Spears (X- Factor) - $10m per season: After replacing Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger as judges on the hit US talent show, Britney earns more than her fellow former Mickey Mouse Club-member on The Voice, Christina Aguilera. (Image: Getty)
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Anderson Cooper (360 Degrees with Anderson Cooper on CNN) - $11m per year: Ranking fourth on the list of his fellow anchors, Anderson makes $4m less a year than his competitor, Bill O'Reilly. (Image: Getty)
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