Manoj Bajpayee salary per project in 2026 is estimated between ₹10 crore to ₹25 crore. An institution of acting in himself, Manoj Bajpayee has redefined stardom in the digital era. While he was always a powerhouse performer in films like ‘Satya’ and ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, his global fame reached new heights with Srikant Tiwari in ‘The Family Man’. Today, he is arguably the highest-paid actor in the Indian OTT space, commanding fees that rival mainstream Bollywood stars.
Manoj Bajpayee’s remuneration structure has evolved drastically. For theatrical films, he focuses more on content and charges around ₹8-10 crore. However, for digital series where he is the face of the franchise, his fees have surged significantly. Reports suggest he is charging upwards of ₹20-25 crore for the upcoming season of his most famous spy-thriller series.
Highest Paid Projects of Manoj Bajpayee
| Rank | Project Name | Estimated Fee |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Family Man (Season 3) | ₹22 – ₹25 Crore |
| #2 | Killer Soup / Killer Soup (Web Series) | ₹12 Crore |
| #3 | The Family Man (Season 2) | ₹10 Crore |
Manoj Bajpayee Complete Movie-Wise Salary (1994–2026)
| SR. | Movie / Project | Year | Estimated Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Family Man 3 (Series) | 2025/26 | ₹25 Cr | |
| Despatch | 2025 | ₹8 Cr | |
| Bhaiyya Ji | 2024 | ₹10 Cr (Incl. Production) | |
| Silence 2 | 2024 | ₹7 Cr | |
| Killer Soup (Series) | 2024 | ₹12 Cr | |
| Joram | 2023 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai | 2023 | ₹6 Cr | |
| Gulmohar | 2023 | ₹5 Cr | |
| Dial 100 | 2021 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Ray (Web Series) | 2021 | ₹3 Cr | |
| Silence… Can You Hear It? | 2021 | ₹4 Cr | |
| Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari | 2020 | ₹3.5 Cr | |
| The Family Man (Season 1) | 2019 | ₹2.5 Cr | |
| Sonchiriya | 2019 | ₹2 Cr | |
| Satyameva Jayate | 2018 | ₹3 Cr | |
| Baaghi 2 | 2018 | ₹2.5 Cr | |
| Aiyaary | 2018 | ₹2 Cr | |
| Sarkar 3 | 2017 | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Naam Shabana | 2017 | ₹1.2 Cr | |
| Aligarh | 2016 | ₹1 Cr | |
| Tevar | 2015 | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Special 26 | 2013 | ₹1.2 Cr | |
| Chittagong | 2012 | ₹50 Lakh | |
| Gangs of Wasseypur | 2012 | ₹1 Cr | |
| Aarakshan | 2011 | ₹80 Lakh | |
| Raajneeti | 2010 | ₹75 Lakh | |
| Jail | 2009 | ₹50 Lakh | |
| 1971 | 2007 | ₹35 Lakh | |
| Bewafaa | 2005 | ₹40 Lakh | |
| Veer-Zaara | 2004 | ₹25 Lakh | |
| LOC Kargil | 2003 | ₹20 Lakh | |
| Pinjar | 2003 | ₹15 Lakh | |
| Road | 2002 | ₹12 Lakh | |
| Aks | 2001 | ₹10 Lakh | |
| Zubeidaa | 2001 | ₹8 Lakh | |
| Fiza | 2000 | ₹5 Lakh | |
| Shool | 1999 | ₹4 Lakh | |
| Kaun? | 1999 | ₹3 Lakh | |
| Satya | 1998 | ₹2 Lakh | |
| Tamanna | 1997 | ₹50,000 | |
| Bandit Queen | 1994 | ₹15,000 | |
| Drohkaal (Debut) | 1994 | ₹10,000 |