Jenna Ortega, the 22-year-old star of Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, has reportedly secured a major pay raise for the show’s upcoming second season — earning $250,000 per episode, according to multiple entertainment sources. With Season 2 expected to feature eight episodes, Ortega could walk away with a total paycheck of $2 million.
In comparison, Ortega was previously paid between $30,000 and $35,000 per episode for Season 1, bringing her total earnings at the time to roughly $240,000–$280,000 for the entire season. The significant salary bump reflects her rapid rise in popularity and the massive success of Wednesday, which became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows globally upon its release in 2022.
Aside from reprising her role as the iconic Wednesday Addams, Ortega is also stepping into a co-executive producer role for Season 2, giving her creative input and a larger stake in the project. This dual responsibility has likely played a part in the increased compensation.
Wednesday Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on August 6, 2025, and production is already underway, with fans eagerly awaiting more gothic mystery, dark humor, and eerie charm that made the first season a cultural phenomenon.
Netflix has yet to officially comment on Ortega’s salary, but the reported figures have drawn widespread attention across fan communities and the entertainment industry alike, further cementing her status as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand young talents.
