The actors of ABC’s Modern Family became household names after their appearance on the show due to their hilarious yet real performances. Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, and Sofia Vergara among others, were propelled to global stardom due to their impeccable performances in the sitcom, which celebrated new family dynamics at the turn of a new millennium.
While some actors like Burrell, Bowen, and Ed O’Neill had a long line of work before the show and became more known due to the series, others got their big breakthrough with the show. They have since become recognized stars and with their status as one of the best-running sitcoms, have leveraged the fame for high salaries and increased net worth.
11. Aubrey Anderson-Emmons – $6 Million
The youngest in the family ranks last on the list but compared to other seventeen-year-olds, Aubrey-Anderson Emmons is still pretty rich. The actress joined Modern Family at the age of three and has since played Lily Tucker-Pritchett in the series. The next year, she became the youngest recipient of the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast at the age of four.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Emmons has a net worth of $6 million. She earned her salaries through her time on Modern Family and though she has not featured prominently since then, she runs a YouTube Channel called FoodMania Review which has over 42.4K subscribers.
Aubrey-Anderson Emmons reportedly earned $35,000 per episode until 2018, when her salary was boosted to $70,000 (via CNW).
10. Ariel Winter – $12 Million
The middle Dunphy, Ariel Winter, began acting at a young age too, beginning her career at the age of four. Winter played Alex Dunphy, Phil, and Claire’s sarcastic, overachieving, and intelligent middle child. She joined Modern Family when she was eleven and practically grew up with the show.
Ariel Winter reportedly has a net worth of $12 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The actress has had multiple roles even before her main part in Modern Family, such as ER, Phineas and Ferb, Monk, and Sofia the First. Her salary for the initial episodes was reportedly $70,000 per episode but she got a boost in 2017, with $125,000 per episode. With a 22-episode season, her salary per season amounted to $2.7 million.
9. Nolan Gould – $12 Million
The youngest Dunphy might not have had a similar body of work as his on-screen sister Alex (Ariel Winter) but Nolan Gould seemed to have the same net worth at the end. Before his work on Modern Family, Gould had starred in commercials and a few TV series such as Space Buddies and Out of Jimmy’s Head.
Nolan Gould’s net worth was reported to be $12 million by Celebrity Net Worth. The site also reported that he had a similar salary trajectory to his on-screen sister, with a $35,000 salary per episode and then a hike to $125,000 in 2017. He has also featured in films like Friends with Benefits, Ghoul, The To-Do List, and more.
8. Rico Rodriguez – $12 Million
Actor Rico Rodriguez played the old-school romantic Manny Delgado in Modern Family. The actor brought his conflicted identity of an immigrant who has to adjust to not just a new family but a new country at a very small age. Rodriguez had featured in multiple shows such as iCarly, Nip/Tuck, ER, and more before he joined the sitcom.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rico Rodriguez is worth $12 million with his salaries from the series and his other work. He earned a similar figure to his peers at the start of the show and then subsequently got a hike in 2018.
7. Sarah Hyland – $14 Million
The eldest Dunphy may have had some struggles in establishing her career after being kicked out of college and trying a number of things, but actress Sarah Hyland seemed to have got it all figured out in real life. The actress had begun her career with roles in Private Parts, Annie, and other shows and films before gaining global stardom as Haley in Modern Family.
Apart from her work on screen, Hyland also partnered with multiple brands as an ambassador and started her own chocolate-infused vitamin brand called Sourse in 2021. Apart from being the co-founder of the brand, she is also reportedly the creative director. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she had a net worth of $14 million.
Unlike her peers, CNW reported that she earned a $70,000 per episode salary and then got an early hike in 2013. She reportedly earned $90,000 per episode for five years before getting another hike for $130,000 per episode paycheck. The actress also has invested in real estate with her husband Wells Adams, buying a $3.5 million home as well as a $715,000 property in LA. She also reportedly bought a home worth $1.9 million at Valley Village (via CNW).
6. Julie Bowen – $18 Million
Coming to the adults, actress Julie Bowen killed it as the loving yet controlling mother of three Claire Dunphy. The actress won a Primetime Emmy twice for her role in the series and won multiple SAGs along with the rest of the cast. Bowen had prominent roles in films like Happy Gilmore and Horrible Bosses before she joined Modern Family.
Julie Bowen was reportedly one of the highest-paid TV actresses after she joined the series along with her co-stars. Celebrity Net Worth reported that she earned $190,000 per episode from 2014 and got a hike to $500,000 per episode from 2018. Her salary for the later seasons amounted to $12 million per season. The site also reported that her net worth was $18 million.
5. Eric Stonestreet – $23 Million
Modern Family’s resident drama queen and cowboy Cameron Tucker was played by Eric Stonestreet in the show. The actor was best known for his recurring role as Ronnie Litre in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and then went on to appear in multiple films and shows such as The Mentalist, Bones, Monk, and more before joining the sitcom.
Stonestreet won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice for his role as Cameron. The actor was also nominated for the SAG multiple times and won along with the rest of the cast. He was also nominated for the Golden Globe. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he was worth $23 million.
Stonestreet’s salary was reportedly similar to that of his peers on the show, starting with a $190,000 paycheck in the initial seasons and a $500,000 hike from 2018. The actor also reportedly owns two homes, one of which he sold for a whopping $1.1 million in 2016 (via CNW).
4. Jesse Tyler Ferguson – $25 Million
While his on-screen husband is more musical theater-obsessed than him, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who played Mitchell in the show has been on stage since the beginning of his career. The actor has been on Broadway for a long time and has won the Drama Desk and Tony Awards for his stage performances.
Best known for his roles in Ugly Betty and The Class before joining Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson played his role as Mitchell to perfection. He aced the role of a gay man trying to manage his politically incorrect father and over-the-top husband, earning him five consecutive Emmy nominations.
Celebrity Net Worth reported that he was worth $25 million, with his salary on the show being similar to that of other stars like Julie Bowen and Eric Stonestreet. The actor also reportedly owned a home that was previously owned by Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale. Ferguson reportedly listed it for sale for $7 million in 2017.
3. Ty Burrell – $26 Million
The best realtor in town Phil Dunphy was played by Ty Burrell to absolute perfection. The goofy dad who is obsessed with magic, cheerleading, and home repair became an instant hit and it was thanks to Burrell’s unapologetic performance, leaning completely into the man-child nature of the character. He won two Emmys for the role.
Celebrity Net Worth reported that Ty Burrell had a salary structure similar to that of his co-stars Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Eric Stonestreet, starting with $190,000 per episode which was then bumped up to $500,000 in 2018. The actor’s net worth was reportedly $26 million.
2. Ed O’Neill – $65 Million
The closet king may be the richest in the family, but actor Ed O’Neill seemed to miss the top spot in real life. The actor played Jay Pritchett, the patriarch of the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan, who is a war veteran and has made it to the top as a closet manufacturer. While he is a flawed father, the show follows his redemption arc and depicts his journey from being a stepfather to a real dad to Manny.
Ed O’Neill has been around for decades, best known for playing Al Bundy in Married…with Children before featuring in many shows such as The West Wing, Clipped, and more. The actor also provided his voice for the Pixar films Wreck-it Ralph, Finding Dory, and Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Celebrity Net Worth reported that O’Neill had a net worth of $65 million, with a similar salary structure to that of his co-stars. By the end of the series in 2020, the actor would earn $12 million per season. He was also nominated for the Emmys thrice and won the SAG award along with the rest of the cast.
1. Sofía Vergara – $180 Million
Among the cast members of Modern Family, actress Sofia Vergara is probably the busiest since the show’s end in 2020. Vergara played Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, the loud yet loving Columbian immigrant who becomes the stepmother of Claire and Mitchell after marrying Jay Pritchett. She was nominated multiple times for the Emmys and Golden Globes.
The actress has been busy with her modeling career, her clothing line, brand endorsements, and fragrance line along with her acting career. She has appeared in films like The Smurfs, Machete Kills, Chef, and The Emoji Movie. She also recently starred in Netflix’s Griselda, which earned her another Primetime Emmy nomination.
Taking into account her various business ventures, brand deals, and salaries from Modern Family and other films and shows, Celebrity Net Worth reported that she had a net worth of $180 million. She too had a similar salary structure to that of her co-stars, where by the end of the show she was earning $500,000 per episode.
