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How Much The Avengers Cast Was Paid (From 2012 To Endgame)
Marvel's Avengers franchise boasts a roster of A-list actors and some of the highest-grossing films of all time, but how much did each of the original six stars make up through Endgame? Over seven years. four movies comprised the enormously popular superhero saga that incorporated characters from every corner of the #MarvelCinematicUniverse . From Robert Downey Jr,'s Iron Man to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, the MCU's star-studded team of iconic heroes didn't rise to stardom without a substantial pay grade.

The Avengers franchise was born in 2012 with the release of Avengers. Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Johansson's Black Widow, Chris Evans' Captain America, Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye, and Mark Ruffalo's Hulk headlined the film, which also featured the likes of Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury and Tom Hiddleston's Loki. All six original members returned in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, which introduced new heroes such as Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Anthony Mackie's Falcon to the Avengers franchise. 2018's Avengers: Infinity War was Marvel's most successful film at the time of its release and showcased even more fan-favorite superheroes, including Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther, Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, and Tom Holland's Spider-Man. 2019's Avengers: Endgame surpassed the astronomical success of Infinity War and delivered an epic conclusion to the Avengers saga.

All four Avengers films rank in the top-15 highest-grossing films of all time, with 2019's Avengers: Endgame coming in at No. 2. As the most lucrative set of films ever created, the Avengers franchise granted its actors, especially its original cast members, sizable salaries. At an all-time profit of nearly $2.8 billion, Endgame saw its main cast receive their highest paychecks, which increased from Infinity War's earnings of just over $2 billion. Avengers' overall profits come in at roughly $1.5 billion, while Age of Ultron stands as the franchises' lowest-grossing title with earnings at $1.4 billion. Some of the Avengers movies' main cast have concluded their MCU tenure, while others continue to appear in projects. Here's the breakdown of how much each of the six original Avengers actors made from the four Avengers films.

Robert Downey Jr.
The first of the Avengers cast to appear in an MCU film, Robert Downey Jr. began his 11-year portrayal of Tony Stark making $500,000 for 2008's Iron Man. Two years after Iron Man 2's release, Downey Jr. starred in Avengers and raked in $10 million up front, which later amounted to $50 million due to the film's success. For Age of Ultron, the actor made upward toward $80 million, all profits considered. Downey Jr.'s salary for 2018's Infinity War reportedly surpassed $75 million. The same was the case for his final MCU appearance in Endgame. According to Forbes, the Iron Man actor's base salary stood at $20 million, though Downey Jr. had secured a deal that additionally granted him 8% of the film's profit to land him around the $75 million mark. Tony Stark's demise in Endgame remains one of the MCU's most memorable moments, which drew Downey Jr,'s 11-year stint as Iron Man to a close.

Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow aka Natasha Romanoff first appeared in 2010's Iron Man 2, which earned her $400,00. Her next MCU appearance in 2012's Avengers represented a significant salary increase, as Johansson made somewhere in the low seven figures for the headlining role. While a specific figure has not been made public, Johansson was estimated to have earned in the low seven figures, like her costars. The actress saw her stock rise in Age of Ultron when her salary increased to $20 million. Johansson earned $15 up front for Infinity War and Endgame, though was reported to have made around $35 million in total from the final Avengers entry once bonuses factored in. With Natasha's sacrificial death in Endgame and the long-awaited release of her Black Widow solo film in 2021, Johansson's MCU tenure came to a close.

Chris Evans
As one of the most iconic Marvel superheroes, Chris Evans' Captain America debuted in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, for which he was paid just $300,000. The actor earned a higher salary as one of the centerpieces of Avengers a year later, as his total hovered around $3 million. Evans' raked in even more for Age of Ultron, as his salary increased to $15 million. 2018's Infinity War saw Evans retain his $15 million earnings, though he was upgraded to $20 million for Endgame. Evans concluded his tenure as Steve Rogers in the final Avengers installment, as the character was confirmed to have died while Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson assumed the title of "Captain America" in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth made his second appearance as Thor in 2012's Avengers following his debut solo film a year earlier. For Earth's Mightiest Heroes' first entry, Hemsworth earned around $3 million — a significant upgrade from the $150,000 he was paid for 2011's Thor. Age of Ultron saw Hemsorth's salary increase to roughly $5 million. The Thor actor later took home $15 million apiece for Infinity War and Endgame. Hemsworth's time playing the God of Thunder has not yet reached its end, as the actor will reprise his role in at least one more solo film with the upcoming release of Thor: Love and Thunder.

Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner made his first appearance in the MCU as Hawkeye in 2012's Avengers. He took home $3 million, like many of his costars. For Avengers' sequel, Age of Ultron, Renner earned roughly $6 million. The skilled archer also known as Clint Barton did not appear in Infinity War. Renner returned to the MCU in 2019's Endgame, securing a $15 million paycheck. Renner's MCU future is uncertain, though the recent Disney+ limited series Hawkeye, starring Renner and Hailee Steinfeld garnered widespread praise.

Mark Ruffalo
After Edward Norton played the green
super-giant in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, Mark Ruffalo took over the role for Bruce Banner's next appearance in 2012's Avengers. For his MCU debut, Mark Ruffalo took home $3 million, which was also his salary for Age of Ultron three years later. Infinity War saw Ruffalo double his earnings, as he was paid $6 million for the film. Ruffalo's Endgame salary has not been officialized publicly, but it's likely that he made a similar amount to that of Evans, Hemsworth, and Renner in the $15 million range. Ruffalo never starred in a solo film and It's unclear whether or not he will play the green mutant on screen again.


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