Think reality TV doesn't matter? Take a look at America's president. The nation's seven top-earning reality TV stars banked a combined $131 million between June 2015 and June 2016, before taxes and fees. It pays big money to be a reality TV star today, here's a look at some of the biggest names and their salaries.
The Kardashians are making $10 million per episode on Keeping up with the Kardashians
Nene Leakes on Real Housewives of Atlanta made $2.5 million for season 10
Vanderpump Rules cast are making $15,000 per episode
Bethenny Frankel was offered $1.5 million for season 9 of Real Housewives of New York
Brielle Biermann $120,000 a season on Don't Be Tardy
Kim Zolciak makes $80,000 an episode on Don't Be Tardy
Property Brothers are making $50,000 an episode on HGTV
Shark Tank Cast are all making $50,000 an episode
Pharrell Williams is making $8 million a season on the Voice
Gordon Ramsey is making $400,000 per episode on Hell's Kitchen
Judge Judy is making $47 million annually
Ryan Seacrest is making $12 million annually on American Idol
Snooki, Paula D and The Situation all made $2 million for one season of Jersey Shore
So the next time you see a casting you may just want to rethink your stance on being a reality star. These big personalities are turning it up for the cameras and laughing all the way to the bank.
