Actors get paid so much because they are part of films, TV shows, and productions that generate a ton of money.
Audiences grow to love and want to see more and more specific actors in films and TV shows. Meaning the actors can demand extremely high compensation from production companies for their participation in a project.
Actors who work on big-budget films can be extremely wealthy. Think of the audience and demand for comic book films from Marvel and DC.
Audiences like it when an actor returns as a specific superhero in most cases, and since these films generate millions upon millions of dollars globally, actors can demand high payment and points on the back end of a film.
To be clear, most actors don't get paid incredible amounts of money. The average income for an actor in the United States ranges between $49,322 to $73,076 per year.
Many actors also get paid far less than these decent salaries and have to take up second and third jobs while trying to make it in the entertainment business.
