Saturday Night Live first came about back on October 11, 1975, after creator, Lorne Michaels, took his sketch comedy show idea to none other than NBC! The show has been a hit ever since its start, launching the careers of countless comedians from Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Eddie Murphy, to name a few. The show has certainly transformed into an entity in and of itself, leading fans to tune in every single Saturday night for the hilarity that is always guaranteed to transpire.

With musical guests and celebrity hosts, SNL has become one of the most talked-about shows in television history. The hit series is now in its 45th season, bringing back many familiar faces such as Cecily Strong, Kate McKinnon, and Kenan Thompson. The show also brought on 3 new cast members, who have all had immense success thus far. Considering the success the show brings its cast, here is how much this season's cast is worth!

11 Cecily Strong - $4 Million

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Cecily Strong is without a doubt a fan favorite on Saturday Night Live. The star first joined the cast back in 2012 after appearing in a number of sketches and co-hosting SNL's hilarious segment, Weekend Update.

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Strong is mostly known for her celebrity impressions, which include Ariana Grande, Fran Drescher, Sofia Vergara, Khloe Kardashian, and Lana Del Rey, to name a few. She has gained quite a lot of notoriety, and it's all thanks to her hilarious ways that have earned the star a whopping $4 million net worth.

10 Kate McKinnon - $9 Million

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Kate McKinnon is mostly known for her portrayal of none other than Hilary Clinton on Saturday Night Live. She first came to prominence on the comedy show, The Big Gay Sketch Show, which truly set the tone for her extraordinary career to come. In 2012, McKinnon officially joined the cast of SNL, where she has become one of the most recognized faces of the show. Since her start, Kate has amassed a net worth of $9 million, and it's all thanks to her on-screen success.

9 Beck Bennett - $4 million

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Beck Bennett has quite the career when it comes to comedy! He is best known for his many roles on SNL, however, he has been in the game far before his NBC debut. Bennett founded the sketch group, Good Neighbor in 2007, and is the creator of the fake news talk show, Fresh Perspectives. In 2013, Beck officially joined the cast of SNL and is best known for his celebrity impressions of Vin Diesel, Bill Clinton, Elton John, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. He has remained a regular cast member ever since and has amassed a net worth of $4 million.

8 Kenan Thompson - $11 Million

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If you're a fan of Saturday Night Live, then you are certainly a fan of none other than Kenan Thompson. The legendary actor has been part of the NBC show for much longer than you'd think, in fact, he is the longest-reigning cast member in the show's 45-year run.

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After joining the cast for the first time back in 2003, Thompson has gone on to earn himself a whopping $11 million net worth. Considering SNL pays their cast by how many seasons they've been on, Kenan is easily one of the highest-paid actors on the show, bringing in $3 million per year!

7 Bowen Yang - $3 Million

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In September 2019, SNL and NBC revealed that the show would be getting 3 new actors, and Bowen Yang was one of them! He is easily the newest addition to the show, however, fans cannot get enough. Yang has taken on a number of roles, one of which is during the Weekend Update, where he recently made headlines after putting on a French Canadian accent alongside Kate McKinnon. Due to his success on the show, and his vast career in comedy, Bowen Yang has amassed a net worth of $3 million.

6 Chris Redd - $2.5 Million

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Chris Redd, much like a number of newer cast members, joined Saturday Night Live back in 2017. It was revealed that he would be a featured player in season 43 and was officially promoted to repertory status only 2 years later. Considering his work prior to SNL in the comedy world, and bringing in $300,000 per season, Redd is estimated to be worth anywhere between $2.5 - $3 million. While this might be the beginning of Redd's career on the hit NBC show, fans cannot wait to see what he has in-store.

5 Kyle Mooney - $3 Million

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Kyle Mooney first joined the Saturday Night Live family back in 2013 when he made his first-ever on-screen appearance. While he may not be known for as many celeb impressions as his fellow SNL counterparts, Mooney has been the star of countless hilarious sketches, including Weekend Update, and his take on Pope Francis. Luckily, Mooney has had a lot of success both on and off-screen, allowing him to earn himself an impressive net worth of $3 million.

4 Colin Jost - $6 Million

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Colin Jost has been part of the SNL cast for quite some time! Not only is he a huge figure on the show, but Jost also recently made headlines after marrying none other than Scarlett Johanson this past October after dating for 3 years.

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In 2012 he was hired as the co-head writer on Saturday Night Live, which he did for 3 years, before taking a two-year break from writing. In 2017, Jost returned back to his original role, where he continued his Weekend Update sketch, all allowing him to make quite the pretty paycheck. Since his start on the show, Colin Jost has managed to earn a net worth of $6 million.

3 Heidi Gardner - $1 Million

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Heidi Gardner is also one of the most recent additions to the hilarious sketch comedy show. The star first appeared on Saturday Nigth Live back in 2017 where she has remained on-board ever since. Gardner is mostly known for her work alongside Cecily Strong, and Aidy Bryant, where they constantly keep audience members laughing. While she may be new, this is only the beginning of Gardner's time on the show, bringing her in nearly $200,000 per season, allowing her to amass a net worth of $1 million.

2 Aidy Bryant - $4 Million

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Aidy Bryant is easily one of the most loved characters on SNL. After joining as a featured player back in 2012, Aidy gained repertory status only 2 seasons in, which doesn't happen to just anyone. Her sketches alongside Cecily, Kate, and Heidi are always well-received, showcasing Bryant's talents that have earned her an impression $4 million net worth. After 8 years on the show, Aidy remains one of the most recognized cast members, and it has become clear that she isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

1 Pete Davidson - $6 Million

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Pete Davidson first joined the cast of SNL back in 2014, marking the youngest addition to the cast ever! Davidson is the first-ever cast member to have been born in the 90s and instantly became a fan favorite. His debut season gained immense coverage, leaving The Washington Post critic to name him as one of the best performers on the show. Since then, Pete has appeared in countless sketches, covering taboo and risqué topics that make him as hilarious as he is. Luckily for Pete, his time on Saturday Night Live has made him quite rich, earning a net worth of $6 million!

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