Hundreds of up-and-coming actors have starred in Coronation Street over the decades, with some staying only for short stints and others becoming fixtures on the show.

As a result, the salary paid to these stars varies greatly, with some getting huge yearly sums.

If you're interested in finding out who the highest-paid actor to ever appear on the ITV soap is, here is everything you need to know.

Who is the highest-paid actor to ever appear on Coronation Street?

At the time of writing, the best-paid actor to ever appear on the ITV programme is Bill Roache.

The well-known star has played Ken Barlow since the show's very first episode all the way back in 1960.

According to The Sun, the 91-year-old, who is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving male soap star, reportedly makes around £250,000 from the ITV show.

Other Coronation Street actors also receive huge sums for their roles on the show with Jack P Shepherd, who is well known for playing David Platt, also earning around £250,000.

Fan favourite Barbara Knox (Rita Tanner) reportedly earns around £200,000 while other big names like Michael Le Vell and Simon Gregson earn £170,000 and £150,000, respectively.

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When did Coronation Street start and how many episodes have there been?

How many episodes of Coronation Street have there been so far?

Currently, there have been 11,518 episodes of Coronation Street but this number increases dramatically every year, with three 60-minute episodes of the soap airing weekly.

In 2020, the show celebrated its 10,000th episode and was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's longest-running TV soap opera after its 50th anniversary.