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This Is How Much Money Criminal Minds' Thomas Gibson Is Actually Worth

Author

David Edwards

Updated on March 08, 2026

As a main cast member on "Criminal Minds," Thomas Gibson was paid quite well for his stint as agent Aaron Hotchner. In fact, it's estimated that the actor has a net worth of a whopping $18 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). Of course, a major portion of his fortune is mainly due to "Criminal Minds." Gibson was one of the stars of the show for over 250 episodes (per IMDb), so it's no surprise that his paycheck from "Criminal Minds" was reported to be $5 million a year.

According to IMDb, Gibson had a lengthy acting career before "Criminal Minds" that no doubt plays a role in his fortune. He starred in several TV series and movies in the '90s before he landed his breakout role in "Chicago Hope." Gibson played Dr. Daniel Nyland in the medical drama for 70 episodes, then moved on as the star in the sitcom "Dharma & Greg" opposite Jenna Elfman for 119 episodes.

Gibson went on to star in several TV projects before landing the role of Hotchner in 2005. In addition to acting, Gibson also directed six episodes of "Criminal Minds" and two episodes of "Dharma & Greg," which undoubtedly earned him a bit more cash. However, Gibson is probably still holding on to his earnings from "Criminal Minds" as he hasn't done much acting since his departure in 2016.