What Is The Pitt’s Noah Wyle’s Net Worth?

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Arguably one of the best TV shows to come out so far this year is Max’s new medical drama, The Pitt. Its star, Noah Wyle, brings a weary yet empathetic vibe to his character, Dr. Robby, as we follow him through a brutal 15-hour shift working in the trauma wing of Pittsburgh’s Medical Center.

Now that The Pitt has blown up in popularity (and now that there’s a Season 2 on the way), fans are wondering about how much Noah earns for his role. As it turns out, his net worth is more than you might expect.

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Noah Wyle Is Worth Millions Thanks To ER

It’s important to note that Noah’s acting experience goes back decades, as he was the youngest series regular on pivotal medical show ER. Noah played the role of bright-eyed medical student John Carter, his breakthrough back in 1994. At its peak, ER was one of the most-watched shows on TV, and, due to its popularity and long run, this means that its cast was making a hefty paycheck for their roles.

Noah’s character proved to be extremely popular on the show. It was not only the role that allowed him to become a household name for many, but also one that earned him lots of critical acclaim; he would go on to be nominated for a Golden Globe three times. Beyond this recognition, of course, the pay was also an expression of his success: at ER‘s peak, it’s been estimated that Noah was making $400,000 per episode, which is certainly not a fee to turn one’s nose up at.

Given his extensive experience working on hit TV shows, it is estimated that Noah is worth approximately $25 million today, as reported by Soap Central. Considering the success of The Pitt, it seems that this is a figure that will only continue to grow.

It appears that Noah still remains very grateful for his breakout role as John Carter. On his personal Instagram page, he recently shared an image of his young character in honor of his debut 29 years ago:

In his caption, Noah expressed gratitude for the pivotal moment:

29 years ago today – I got a job that changed my life. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Fans of both ER and The Pitt will note a difference in Noah’s appearance as he transitioned from John Carter to Dr. Robby; while the former appears fresh-faced, clean-shaven, and in a white coat with pens tucked neatly into his coat pocket, the latter could not be more different, appearing more worn down, with a graying beard and a zip-up hoodie and jeans instead of the usual scrubs.

The Rest Of The Pitt Cast’s Salaries Are Capped

While Noah is the undeniable star of The Pitt, the fact remains that the medical show is designed as an ensemble, meaning there are several other characters who appear in all of the episodes. That said, these actors don’t make nearly as much as Noah. Part of this, of course, is because Noah brings decades of experience compared to some of the other actors who are newer to the scene (which is in part mirrored by the medical experience level of the characters they play).

Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby — John Johnson/Max via Warner Bros. Discovery

There is also, however, a payment system in place where series regulars are capped at a certain fee, as enforced by the network behind the show. As reported by Deadline, the other series regulars who appear alongside Noah make somewhere between $35-50k/episode, depending on their individual deal. This puts them in the “mid to low range” for typical TV cast salaries.

The Pitt, apparently, is being used by other networks as a template for how to bill the cast. Casey Bloys, the Chairman & CEO of HBO and Max Content, spoke about how Noah’s show was an example of something they’d like to do more of:

I think a good template for a Max drama would be what John Wells is doing with The Pitt which is, for lack of a better word, network drama, ongoing, close-end storytelling done at a price that is reasonable.

As of now, Season 2 has already been greenlit by Max, with a target air date for sometime in January 2026. Of the details that we know about the upcoming season so far, we’ve been told that all of the series regulars have plans to return (despite the final few episodes of Season 1 teasing that some key players might be exiting), and that it will be set over the weekend of the 4th of July, a holiday notoriously ripe for firework-related accidents.

Noah has also shared that Season 2 will have a focus on some of the harsh realities of the US healthcare system, specifically the ways in which the new Presidential administration has posed additional challenges for health workers.