6. Kerry Washington – TV Show: Scandal – $13.5 million/year
TV shows have been around for decades now and whether it’s from cable, streaming or broadcast, the audience has remained. Here is a list of 2016’s highest paid actresses on the TV screen. The Scandal actress, Kerry Washington takes home $13.5 million a year for her role in the American political thriller television series. Kerry also has endorsement deals with Neutrogena and Apple Music.