But that begs the question: Which cast member made the most money?

The regulars on the show have more money than you may think.

Although she isn’t a doctor, she does play one on television.

Mariska Hargitay posing

Tunie has also had a hand in directing.

Her seemingly endless resume demonstrates why she’s worth so much.

Esparza’s role in “SVU” was the result of years of persistence and determination.

Tamara Tunie smiling

His character displayed a blend of hardiness and dedication that most higher-ups in legal dramas rarely achieve.

For the sake of maintaining realism within the show, Florek stepped down from his role.

What Manheim described as a “full-circle moment” came after years of working in the acting world.

Raúl Esparza smiling

There, he showed a level of versatility that broke him into the world of acting.

“You’re never home,” he told Shepard.

“You never see your wife.

Dann Florek smiling

You don’t have any friendships except with people on the set.

You’re doing 23 episodes and working 18 hours a day.”

Luckily, the versatile actor agreed to play the part.

Camryn Manheim at an event

As a result, his 10-season stint with the series has contributed to his hefty net worth.

Originally, the character was created for the show “Homicide: Life on the Street.”

Belzer believes that his personality meshes with Detective Munch’s.

Actor Vincent D’Onofrio

“I would never be a detective,” he stated in an interview withPop Goes the Culture TV.

“But if I were, that’s how I’d be.”

Even so, Hermann became one of the highest-earning actors on the show.

Richard Belzer smiling

As if that wasn’t enough, Hermann is also a well-known writer.

“I have a whole bunch of ideas,” he said.

I’m very happy that there are more ideas, and I’m writing away."

Peter Hermann smiling

Before starring in ABC’s “Black-ish,” he was well-known for his appearance in comedies.

Johnson in “Exit Wounds.”

Anderson’s initial stint on the show saw him appear in 49 episodes up until 2010.

Actor Anthony Anderson

In 2022, he came back to play detective Kevin Bernard for 11 episodes before his abrupt departure.

“So looking forward to what that’s going to do.”

Ultimately, he attained a breakout role in the HBO series “Oz” in 1997 (viaIMDb).

Christopher Meloni smiling

“When my career started to happen, I could feel it,” he told the publication.

Luckily, the actor stayed around for 12 seasons 300 episodes and even reprised his role in 2020.

According to Jersey native Ice-T, he would’ve been stupid not to accept.

Edie Falco smiling

“You think because I am a rapper I should have turned this down?

That would have been stupid,” he toldPage Six.

“I am about getting that check.”

Ice-T smiling

Ice-T’s net worth is estimated to be around$65 million.

Luckily, Hargitay went on to become one of the show’s richest cast members.

Mariska Hargitay smiling