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Pete Davidson reveals how much 'SNL' cast members are paid

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SNL star Pete Davidson spills the beans on the surprising salaries of his castmates, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of the iconic comedy show.
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  • According to Davidson, the minimum base pay for an SNL cast member is a whopping $7,000 per episode, with top stars like Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson earning over $25,000 per episode.
  • Davidson also revealed that the cast members get a cut of the show's merchandise sales, netting them an additional six-figure income on top of their base pay - a lucrative perk that most fans didn't know about.
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Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, SNL, Saturday Night Live
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