Reality Show Salaries
Jon and Kate Gosselin
According to ABC News, the estranged couple reportedly makes $75,000 per episode.
Cast of 'Dancing with the Stars'
According to Entertainment Weekly, the stars featured on “Dancing” make $125,000 for competing on the show, and $10,000 and $50,000 per week thereafter.
Cast of 'Big Brother'
The cast of “Big Brother” receives a salary of $750 per week, and the winner receives $500,000.
Donald Trump
You’re fired! Mogul Donald Trump reportedly doubled his “Apprentice” salary between the first and second season, from $50,000 an episode to $100,000.
The Osbourne Family
Each rockin’ family member reportedly went from $5,000 an episode to $1 million for the season by the time the show ended.
The 'Real Housewives'
The “Real Housewives” around the country make a reported $30,000 per show.
Simon Cowell
The “Idol” judge has reportedly negotiated a raise in salary from $36 million last year to anywhere from $45 million to an unprecedented $100 million.
Ryan Seacrest
The “American Idol” host recently became the highest paid host on reality TV, signing a deal worth a reported $45 million over the next three years.
Kristin Cavallari
The “Hills” newcomer is reportedly raking in $90,000 an episode.
Lauren Conrad
During her stint on “The Hills,” Lauren reportedly made $125,000 an episode (or $2.5 million a year).
Audrina Patridge
“Hills” starlet Audrina reportedly makes $100,000 per show.
Lauren "Lo" Bosworth
LC’s best friend Lo reportedly makes $100,000 per episode on “The Hills.”
Heidi Montag
The buxom blonde reportedly pulls in $100,000 a show for “The Hills.”
Brody Jenner
“The Hills” can be quite lucrative — Brody Jenner reportedly makes $45,000 per episode in which he’s featured.
Spencer Pratt
The “Hills” villain reportedly rakes in $65,000 per show.
Octomom Kiddies
Nadya Suleman (aka Octomom) signed a contract that will pay her 14 children collectively about $250,000 over three years.
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