#15: David Caruso

TV Show: CSI: Miami

Amount: $100,000 per year

David Caruso became an icon as the suave investigator on CSI: Miami. Fans watched in awe for a decade as he donned his signature sunglasses, surveyed the crime scene, and delivered those unforgettable one-liners. We all secretly wished we could be as cool as him. And even though he’s stepped away from acting, he’s still cashing in on residuals from the show.

While CSI raked in a staggering $6 million, Caruso’s share isn’t quite as hefty. He pulls in up to $100,000 annually from those residuals, which isn’t too shabby. But let’s not forget Caruso’s acting career spans decades, with numerous other shows under his belt. Yet, his role in CSI: Miami remains his most beloved and memorable.