Jonah Hill earned only $60,000 for his role in The Wolf of Wallstreet. He took a major pay cut because he wanted the role so badly.
"You show me a pay stub for $60,000, Mr. Scorsese, and I quit my job right now and work for you"
Source: http://uk.eonline.com/news/501844/jonah-hill-earned-60-000-for-oscar-nominated-role-in-the-wolf-of-wall-street
Considering he received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor, I think his role paid off in other ways...
"You show me a pay stub for $60,000, Mr. Scorsese, and I quit my job right now and work for you"
Source: http://uk.eonline.com/news/501844/jonah-hill-earned-60-000-for-oscar-nominated-role-in-the-wolf-of-wall-street
Considering he received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor, I think his role paid off in other ways...