The headline number belongs to Tom Holland. The bigger pile of money, by most reporting, still belongs to a man who last wore the suit in 2007.
What Each Actor Was Reportedly Paid
| Actor | Film | Reported pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tobey Maguire | Spider-Man (2002) | ~$4m |
| Spider-Man 2 | ~$17.5m + reported 5% back-end gross | |
| Spider-Man 3 | ~$15m base + reported 7.5% back end | |
| Andrew Garfield | Both Amazing Spider-Man films | ~$5.5–6m total |
| Tom Holland | Captain America: Civil War | ~$250,000 |
| Homecoming (2017) | ~$500,000 base | |
| Brand New Day | Reported $20m |
Why the 2002 Spider-Man Still Wins
Look at the Maguire rows again and notice what is attached to them: a percentage of the back-end gross. Five percent on Spider-Man 2, a reported seven and a half on Spider-Man 3.
A back-end participation is a share of what the film earns. On a franchise that size, a single-digit percentage can dwarf the salary line printed next to it — which is exactly why the reporting puts Maguire ahead despite Holland’s far larger headline figure.
Holland’s Climb Is the Steepest
From roughly $250,000 to a reported $20 million is about an 80-fold increase across his run in the role.
That curve is the standard modern studio arrangement: sign an unknown cheaply on a long deal, and let the raises arrive only once the franchise cannot be recast without pain.
Andrew Garfield Is the Outlier
An estimated $5.5–6 million across two films is strikingly modest for a lead in a studio tentpole — and it reflects the shape of his run. Two films, a series that ended earlier than planned, and no third instalment in which the leverage would normally arrive.
A Note on These Numbers
Every figure here is reported or estimated. Studios do not publish talent deals; back-end participations in particular are private and are almost never confirmed. Treat the ranking as the reporting’s consensus rather than an audited ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much did Tom Holland get paid for Spider-Man?
Reportedly around $250,000 for Civil War and about $500,000 base for Homecoming, rising to a reported $20 million for Brand New Day.
Who is the highest-paid Spider-Man?
By most reporting, Tobey Maguire — because of his back-end gross percentages.
What did Tobey Maguire earn?
About $4m, then $17.5m plus a reported 5%, then about $15m plus a reported 7.5%.
What did Andrew Garfield earn?
An estimated $5.5–6 million across both films.
What is back-end gross?
A share of what the film earns, paid on top of salary — it scales with success, a flat fee does not.
All figures are reported or estimated, per Just Jared, IMDb news and other entertainment reporting, August 2026. Studios do not disclose talent contracts and back-end participations are private. Photo: the Hollywood Sign (CC BY-SA, Wikimedia Commons).
