Some actors, such as Matt Davis, on The Vampire Diaries had high salaries likely due to their prior experience in the industry. While Steven R. McQueen received a lower per-episode salary, he still made a lasting impact with his portrayal of Jeremy Gilbert. The main stars, such as Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev, received some of the highest salaries on the show, reflecting their importance to the series.

With eight seasons on the air and a cast of fan-favorite actors, there are some fans who wonder how much The Vampire Diaries cast were paid on the show. Though The Vampire Diaries has been off the air since 2017, the legacy of the hit CW series has been long-lasting, with many returning to revisit the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, and the endless troubles of Elena Gilbert and her friends in the years since, especially as the franchise has spun off into...