David Harbour
- Net worth $15 million
- Birthday April 10, 1975
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor
How much is David Harbour Worth? David Harbour Net Worth in 2026
David Harbour’s net worth is estimated at $15 million as of October 2026. Harbour is an American actor best known as Chief Jim Hopper on Netflix’s Stranger Things, which ran from 2016 to 2025. The biggest driver of the wealth is that role, with reported pay climbing from about $80,000 an episode early on to roughly $9.5 million for the final season, plus Marvel work.
| Net worth | $15 million (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | Reported Stranger Things season 5 pay near $9.5 million (single-source) |
| Born | April 10, 1975, in White Plains, New York (age 51) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Playing Jim Hopper in Stranger Things and Red Guardian in Marvel films |
| Main income sources | Television pay, Marvel films, voice acting, other film roles |
How much is David Harbour worth in 2026?
We estimate David Harbour is worth about $15 million. It is an estimate, and our confidence is low, because the most common public figure, about $6 million, is stale and does not count the final-season pay. Press reports put his Stranger Things pay at $80,000 to $100,000 an episode early, $350,000 an episode by season three and about $9.5 million for season five, and a reported $2 million for Thunderbolts. After taxes and agent and manager fees, that points to the low teens of millions plus other roles.
How David Harbour built it
- Stuck with one breakout role. He played Jim Hopper on Stranger Things from 2016 to 2025.
- Grew his pay each season. Reported fees rose from about $80,000 an episode to roughly $9.5 million for the final season.
- Added Marvel and other films. He plays Red Guardian and took roles in Hellboy and Gran Turismo.
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Get the Alux appDavid Harbour in 2026: what they have been working on
- 2026: stars in the seven-episode series DTF St. Louis as Floyd Smernitch.
- 2026: voices Archie Everhardt in the animated film Goat.
- 2026: filmed Violent Night 2 as Santa Claus and returns as Red Guardian in Avengers: Doomsday, both in post-production.
- 2025: reprised Red Guardian in Thunderbolts* and starred in A Working Man.
- 2025: the final season of Stranger Things, in which he appeared in 42 episodes as a main cast member over the run.
How David Harbour makes money
- Stranger Things: Reported pay rose from $80,000 to $100,000 an episode to $350,000 by season three and roughly $9.5 million for season five. Press figures, not confirmed.
- Marvel: Red Guardian in Black Widow, Thunderbolts* and Avengers: Doomsday. A reported $2 million for Thunderbolts*.
- Film roles: Hellboy in 2019, Gran Turismo in 2023 and A Working Man in 2025.
- Voice acting: Eric Frankenstein in Creature Commandos, Red Guardian in Marvel Zombies and a voice role in Goat.
- Streaming TV: DTF St. Louis in 2026. Pay not disclosed.
What David Harbour teaches (and what to take from it)
Be ready when the break arrives. Harbour worked for years in smaller roles before Stranger Things in 2016. Prepare so you can perform at your best on the day luck shows up. Spend 20 minutes this week on the core skill you will need for the next big chance.
Bring humor to heavy parts. Hopper is tough and funny. Mixing tones makes a character memorable. Add one small human detail to your next presentation.
Expand beyond the role that made you. He moved into superhero films, voice work and new television. Ask what adjacent roles you could play, and explore one this week.
Take care of your body of work. He chose varied parts rather than repeating one. Review your last year of work and mark which projects you would repeat and which you would drop.
Career timeline
- 1975: born in White Plains, New York.
- 2015: cast as Hopper in Stranger Things.
- 2016: Stranger Things premiered.
- 2019: starred in Hellboy.
- 2021: played Red Guardian in Black Widow.
- 2023: starred in Gran Turismo.
- 2025: Thunderbolts*, A Working Man and the end of Stranger Things.
- 2026: DTF St. Louis and several films in post-production.
Early life and background
David Kenneth Harbour was born in White Plains, New York. He worked in smaller stage and screen roles before his casting in Stranger Things in 2015.
David Harbour net worth FAQ
What is David Harbour’s net worth?
We estimate David Harbour’s net worth at about $15 million as of October 2026. A commonly repeated public figure of about $6 million appears out of date.
How does David Harbour make money?
From television pay on Stranger Things and other series, Marvel films, other film roles and voice acting.
How much did David Harbour make from Stranger Things?
Reports put his pay at $80,000 to $100,000 an episode early on, $350,000 by season three and about $9.5 million for season five. These are unconfirmed.
How old is David Harbour?
David Harbour was born on April 10, 1975, so he is 51 years old.
What is David Harbour best known for?
He is known for playing Chief Jim Hopper in Stranger Things and Red Guardian in Marvel films.
How do you estimate David Harbour’s net worth?
We add reported per-episode and film pay, subtract taxes and fees, and compare public estimates. Confidence is low.
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Last updated: October 2026.