Ashton Kutcher today's highest paid TV actor

Ashton Kutcher has joined Hugh Laurie as the highest paid actor on TV in America, according to a new magazine study. Both stars will earn $700,000 per episode  for " Two and Half Men" and "House", respectively when the two high-rated show return to TV Next month, but Kutcher also reportedly has a deal in place, where he'll profit further if his sitcom is a hit.

Kutcher also reportedly has a deal in place, where he'll profit further if his sitcom is a hit. Kutcher is replacing fired Charlie Sheen on" Two and  a Half Men".

However, both actors  2011/2012 TV Salaries won't match Simon Cowell's package when he kicks off his new "X factor" show - the study, carried out by TV Guide magazine, suggests he's on whopping $75 million per year.

And the music mogul's replacement omn"American Idol", Jennifer Lopez, has signed a new deal to return to the talent show reportedly worth $20 million for the second season. Also among the big U.S. tv eraners: Chat shows hosts David Letterman and jay Leno bring in $28 million and $25 million annually. "NCIS" star Mark Harmon ($500,000 per episode) and Kutcher's " Two and a half men" side kick Jon Cryer ( $600,000 per show)

Source: Manila Bulletin