Soap stars are some of the most recognisable faces on telly, so it's perhaps no shocker that they're also among the highest earners in the industry.
She's also a Strictly Come Dancing alum, having partnered with Brendan Cole in 2006, and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2014, although she had to leave the Channel 4 reality series early for medical treatment. Besides Emmerdale, Claire has had roles in Bad Girls, Hollyoaks and rival ITV soap Coronation Street.
Emma Atkins - £200,000 Emma Atkins, the actress behind Charity Dingle since 2000, is said to be pocketing a cool £200,000 each year from her work on the beloved soap.