Turkish television actors' high per-episode salaries spark debate

Discussions regarding the salaries of actors in Turkish television series have resurfaced following claims about high per-episode earnings. In the series ‘Yeraltı’, lead actors Uraz Kaygılaroğlu, Devrim Özkan, and Deniz Can Aktaş reportedly earn 1.5 million TL, 1.2 million TL, and 1.2 million TL per episode, respectively.

Other high-profile claims include Burak Özçivit, who is said to receive 4.5 million TL per episode for ‘Güneşin Doğduğu Yer’, and Fahriye Evcen, reportedly earning 2.5 million TL per episode for the upcoming series ‘Hamal’.

In the series ‘Daha 17’, claims suggest a weekly total of 1.6 million TL is distributed among four actors, with Çağan Efe Ak reportedly earning the highest at 700,000 TL per episode. These figures, which include potential income from brand collaborations and advertisements, have sparked debate regarding production budgets and industry standards.