While the salary for a lead has been $150,000 to $200,000 per episode in recent years, most deals for stars of new series were between $75,000 and $125,000. No one broke the bank on anything this year, says one former studio head.Fall TV: Get scoop on your favorite shows and stars.hile the salary for a lead has been $150,000 to $200,000 per episode in recent years, most deals for stars of new series were between $75,000 and $125,000. No one broke the bank on anything this year, says one former studio head. Fall TV: Get scoop on your favorite shows and stars.