#26: Spongebob Squarepants

Amount: $8 million per year

It’s a bit of a mystery regarding how much those behind the voices of Nickelodeon’s beloved SpongeBob SquarePants are raking in. But what’s crystal clear? The staggering amount of cash SpongeBob himself is bringing in!

For over two decades, SpongeBob has been the face of Nickelodeon, and his popularity shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s pulling in a jaw-dropping $8 billion annually in viewing rights for Nickelodeon and its parent company, Paramount. Just think about all the Krabby Patties and jellyfish nets that kind of cash could snag!