Soap operas have been airing on television, and even radio, since the beginning.
Today, though, there has been a decline in soap opera popularity (viaTV Insider).
The salaries for soap opera stars vary widely.

According toTVovermind, most soap stars are paid per episode.
This number rises the longer you are there.
After the five-year mark, your per-episode pay may go as high as $3,000.

On the other hand, those working for over ten years can make up to $5,000 per episode.
Her current net worth, perFame 10, is $200 million.
But not all soap stars venture out of the business.
