“Sydney Sweeney’s $40M Net Worth Dwarfed by Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Payday – How Much Did the John Dutton Role Earn Him?”

Kevin Costner Made Over $48 Million From Yellowstone Alone — Surpassing Sydney Sweeney’s Entire Net Worth

Kevin Costner’s role as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone was nothing short of iconic. As the patriarch of the Dutton family and owner of the largest contiguous ranch in the U.S., Costner anchored the series for five seasons before exiting to pursue his own Western film project, Horizon, which he’s both directing and starring in.

Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most talked-about stars. Known for her breakout role in Euphoria, Sweeney has captured the public’s attention not only with her performances but also with her high-profile endorsements and business ventures, including her own lingerie brand. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she’s currently worth an estimated $40 million as of 2025.

But while Sweeney is on the rise, Costner has already cashed in — in a big way.

Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Paycheck

When Yellowstone debuted in 2018, Costner was earning around $500,000 per episode. As the show gained traction and became one of TV’s biggest hits, his salary saw a major bump. By Season 5, Costner was reportedly earning $1.3 million per episode.

According to Cosmopolitan, the actor was set to receive $12 million for each part of Season 5. In total, he earned an estimated $19.2 million for that season alone, despite only appearing in eight episodes.

Here’s a breakdown of Costner’s estimated earnings across the series:

• Seasons 1 & 2 (19 episodes at $500,000/episode): $9.5 million
• Season 3 (10 episodes at $500,000/episode): $5 million
• Season 4 (10 episodes at $1.3 million/episode): $13 million
• Season 5 (8 episodes at $1.3 million/episode): $10.4 million

Total Estimated Earnings from Yellowstone: $48.1 million

That means Costner earned over $8 million more from Yellowstone alone than Sweeney’s entire net worth — a staggering figure that highlights the power of long-running TV roles and well-negotiated contracts.

Of course, Yellowstone is just one chapter in Costner’s long and successful career, which includes classics like The Bodyguard, Field of Dreams, and Dances with Wolves. His total net worth is reportedly $250 million.

Sweeney, meanwhile, is only just getting started — and if her current momentum continues, she may well catch up sooner than anyone expects.