How much do you make as an SNL cast member?

On The Mike Calta Show today, Galvin shared a surprising fact about SNL cast members: their first paychecks aren’t as big as you might think—just $3,000 an episode. Pete Davidson said his big splurge was dinner, while others made practical purchases like rent, couches, or small treats like shoes. Even big stars like Jason Sudeikis admitted the pay wasn’t enough for anything extravagant. Who knew making it to SNL doesn’t guarantee instant wealth.