A rumor circulating on Chinese social media has reignited discussions about actor salaries in the country’s entertainment industry.
The claim suggests that the maximum pay for a top actor in a single television drama has fallen to around 25 million yuan, compared to the reported peak of 200 million yuan per project in previous years.
It is important to note that this information remains an online rumor and has not been officially confirmed by government authorities, streaming platforms, production companies, or the actors involved.
According to the circulating reports, during the height of the entertainment boom, leading stars were reportedly able to command between 150 million and 200 million yuan for a single drama, with popularity serving as the main factor in salary negotiations.
The rumor further claims that following China’s salary regulation policies, leading actors are now generally capped at around 25 million yuan per project.
Some top-tier celebrities are also said to have significantly reduced their asking prices compared to previous years.
The reports also suggest that streaming platforms and production companies have become more cautious with production budgets, reducing the premium once attached to celebrity popularity alone.
Although 25 million yuan is considerably lower than the rumored figures from the industry’s peak, it remains an exceptionally high amount.
Online comparisons even point out that such earnings could exceed the annual profits of many small and medium-sized listed companies.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding these reported salary figures.
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