Dexter: Resurrection is the chilling revival of the world of ‘Dexter Morgan’, portrayed by Michael C. Hall, who rose to fame with the original show, Dexter, and then reprised the role for New Blood. Now, as he steps into the shoes of ‘Dexter’ once again, picking up just weeks after the explosive New Blood finale, the show draws from a formidable ensemble uniting the OG cast with some exceptional new faces. Dexter first hit the screens in 2006, followed by New Blood in 2021, Original Sin in 2024, and now Resurrection. The show premiered on July 11, 2025, and its finale was released on September 5, 2025.
The show featured appearances by A-list actors, including Uma Thurman, Peter Dinklage, Neil Patrick Harris, Krysten Ritter, and Eric Stonestreet. The show also marked the return of franchise favourites such as David Zayas, Jack Alcott, James Remar, Dominic Fumusa, and more. However, one question has been on the minds of every fan since Resurrection was released on Amazon Prime Video: how much the star cast will be taking home for the new season of Dexter: Resurrection. The cast’s star power suggests that they likely received substantial compensation. So, without any further ado, let us take a look at their possible paycheck for the show.
Michael C. Hall bags a massive 830,000 US dollar paycheck for Dexter
The lead star of Dexter, Michael C. Hall, has been a part of the show since it first premiered in 2006. The actor is renowned for his exceptional acting skills and striking good looks. He became a household name with the series. However, fame was not the only thing that he earned with his stint on the show. The role also came with a massive paycheck.
While the fee for Dexter: Resurrection has not been confirmed, several reports suggest that Michael started the show with a paycheck of around 295,000 US dollars per episode and was earning up to 830,000 US dollars per episode by the finale of the show. The report puts the actor in the A-list category, which suggests that he could have earned anywhere upwards of the 830,000 US dollars per episode mark.
Krysten Ritter marks her Dexter debut with Resurrection
Krysten Ritter is a well-known actress who rose to fame for her role as ‘Jessica Jones’ in the Netflix Marvel series. She is also known for her performance in Breaking Bad, Don’t Trust the B**ch in Apartment 23 and The Defenders. She was seen in Dexter: Resurrection in the roles of ‘Mia LaPierre’ and ‘Lady Vengeance’.
While her pay for the show is not known, reports revealed that the actress charged around 1 million US dollars for Marvel’s Jessica Jones, which gives fans a good idea of how much she might charge for Dexter: Resurrection.
Uma Thurman returns to Dexter: Resurrection as ‘Charley’
Uma Thurman is an exceptional actress. She marked her return as ‘Charley’ in the show, Dexter: Resurrection. She will be the head of security and ‘Prater’s’ right-hand. The actress is known for her performance in films like Kill Bill, Batman & Robin, Pulp Fiction and The Accidental Husband.
While her salary for the show is unknown, the actress charged 12 million US dollars for her role in Kill Bill, which would give fans a rough estimate of her salary in the series. The actress also charged between 250,000 US dollars and 500,000 US dollars per episode for her prestige TV appearances in Suspicion and Chambers.
Peter Dinklage might be surpassing Michael C. Hall for his own show
Peter Dinklage is known for his role as the billionaire venture capitalist who runs a secret society of serial killers, ‘Leon Prater’, in the Dexter franchise. The actor’s fee for Dexter is not known. However, his paycheck has seen a massive rise in his past series, Game of Thrones.
The actor started the series with an approximate pay of 150,000 US dollars per episode and was allegedly earning approximately 1.2 million US dollars per episode by Season 8, according to Altygold.uk.
Neil Patrick Harris also shines in his role in Dexter: Resurrection
Neil Patrick was a notable guest star in Dexter: Resurrection. While his role in the show was small, it was definitely memorable. The actor stepped into the show as ‘Lowell’, a tattoo collector. However, his paycheck for the show is also unknown.
Nonetheless, reports have revealed that the actor charged a massive paycheck of 225,000 US dollars per episode for How I Met Your Mother, which has given viewers a close perspective on what he could be earning for his appearance on the show.
Why are the paychecks of the Dexter: Resurrection cast not confirmed?
Despite most of a celebrity’s life being open to the public, their respective income is kept confidential as a way to prevent public discussion or setting precedents. Another reason for these details not being available to the public is that the actors are typically asked to sign some form of NDAs, which also include their compensation. So, how are the estimates made? At times, the actors and the makers can have a public negotiation, which gives the world an insight into their estimated salary.
At other times, these estimates are based on industry averages. For example, an A-lister can earn anywhere between 400,000 US dollars to 1 million US dollars per episode. On the other hand, guest appearances can range from 100,000 US dollars to 350,000 US dollars per episode, and recurring character roles can range between 30,000 to 75,000 US dollars per episode. However, even these can vary, depending on the stature of an actor or the amount he was paid in the previous series.
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