Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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So… how much does the Doctor actually get paid?

From William Hartnell earning £315 per episode in the 1960s… to Peter Capaldi pulling in up to £250k a year… the salary of Doctor Who has changed A LOT over time.

Jodie Whittaker matched Capaldi’s pay when she took over — a big moment for equality at the BBC — but now with Disney backing the show, one big question remains…

How much is Ncuti Gatwa getting paid?

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