Pete Davidson Shares SNL Salary and First Paycheck Splurge

In celebration of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, past and present cast members shared with New York Magazine how they spent their first paychecks from the show. Despite the perception of high earnings, many revealed modest purchases like shoes, furniture, and rent, highlighting the relatively low pay for first-year writers. Notable mentions include Pete Davidson's dinner, Julia Louis-Dreyfus's shoes, and Seth Meyers's couch and TV. The article also recalls Davidson and Colin Jost's purchase of a Staten Island Ferry for $280,000, which Jost later called a poorly thought-out decision.