Many fans are curious about Scott Bakula's financial success in 2026. Our team analyzed the latest data to provide a clear picture of their income.
What Is Scott Bakula's Net Worth and Salary?
Scott Bakula is an American actor who has a net worth of $14 million. Scott Bakula is an American actor best known for his leading roles in two major science fiction television series. He first gained widespread recognition as Dr. Sam Beckett in "Quantum Leap" (1989-1993), in which he played a scientist who leaps through spacetime, temporarily taking the place of other people to "put right what once went wrong." This role earned him a Golden Globe Award and four Emmy nominations.
After "Quantum Leap," Bakula appeared in various TV shows and films before landing another significant role as Captain Jonathan Archer in "Star Trek: Enterprise" (2001-2005), making him part of the iconic "Star Trek" franchise. He led the crew of Earth's first long-range starship in this prequel series.
From 2014 to 2021, Scott starred as Special Agent Dwayne Pride in "NCIS: New Orleans," a successful spin-off of the popular "NCIS" franchise. Throughout his career, Bakula has also maintained connections to his theater roots, performing in various Broadway and off-Broadway productions. He's appeared in notable musicals like "Romance/Romance," for which he received a Tony Award nomination.
"NCIS" Salary
During his time on "NCIS: New Orleans," Scott Bakula's salary was $120,000 per episode. There were 155 episodes, which would imply initial-run earnings of $18.6 million. He would also earn more from re-runs and potentially from syndication points.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Scott Bakula was born on October 9, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Sally and Joseph Bakula. He is of partial Czech ancestry and has two younger siblings, a brother and a sister. Bakula enrolled at Jefferson College and then at the University of Kansas but ended up leaving when he was offered a part in a national tour of the musical "Godspell."
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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
