Reality TV stars make a bunch of money, period. In some ways it pays to put you’re personal life on display (*cue Melissa Gorga*) opening yourself to be judged by millions. Here’s an updated list of how much they rake in on their shows ALONE.

Teen Mom & Teen Mom 2

• Amber Portwood, now in jail, reportedly made $140,000 for six months of filming. But the other stars of Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 only make $3,000 to $5,000 an episode, which totals $39,000 to $65,000 for a typical season.

Jersey Shore

• Snooki: $150k per episode/$1.95 million per season
• The Situation: $150k per episode/$1.95 million per season
• Pauly D: $150k per episode/$1.95 million per season
• JWOWW: $100k per episode/$1.3 million per season
• Vinny: $90k per episode/$1.17 million per season
• Ronnie: $80k per episode/$1.04 million per season
• Sammi: $80k per episode/$1.04 million per season
• Deena Nicole: $40k per episode/$520k per season

Ryan Seacrest

• The American Idol host makes $15 million per season. Dancing With The Stars

 

Dancing With The Stars

• The contestants make upwards of $200k per season, and can make more depending on how long they are on the show. The pros can each make roughly $100k per season, based on reports.

 

 The Bachelorette

• Season 8 Bachelorette Emily Maynard was paid $250k as her base salary for dating multiple men in exotic Ashley Hebert was reportedly paid $100k for Season 7.

Kim Kardashian

• Kim Kardashian reportedly makes $40kper episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians and her various spin-off shows.

Real Housewives of Atlanta

• Nene Leakes may be the most expensive housewife, reportedly bringing in $750k per season.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

• According to RadarOnline, Lisa Vanderpump brings in $250,000 per season;Adrienne Maloof andKyle Richards each make $200,000; Taylor Armstrong earns $175,000; Brandi Glanville is paid $125,000; and Kim Richards makes $100,000.

Real Housewives of Orange County

• Vicki Gunvalson reportedly brings in $450,000 per season; Tamra Barney earns $350,000; Gretchen Rossi is paid $300,000; Alexis Bellino made $200,000; and Heather Dubrow makes do with just $30,000.

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