How much did Sharona of monk make per episode?

Bitty Schram, who portrayed Sharona Fleming on the TV show "Monk," reportedly earned around $60,000 per episode during her time on the series. However, after the show's third season, she and the producers had a contract dispute, which led to her departure from the show. Following her exit, the character of Natalie Teeger was introduced, played by Traylor Howard.