--- title: "How Much Do the Housewives Make Per Episode for Being on the Show?" url: https://allabouttrh.com/2012/06/03/how-much-do-the-real-housewives-make-for-being-on-the-hit-show/ type: post date: 2012-06-03 modified: 2023-09-20 markdown_url: https://allabouttrh.com/2012/06/03/how-much-do-the-real-housewives-make-for-being-on-the-hit-show.md author: "Roxanne" --- # How Much Do the Housewives Make Per Episode for Being on the Show? [![](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/screen-shot-2012-06-02-at-6-49-44-pm.png)](https://allabouttrh.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/screen-shot-2012-06-02-at-6-49-44-pm.png) While we know most of their net worth, but we don't know how much the [Real Housewives](https://allabouttrh.com/category/exclusives/) make for being on the hit show until now! The original ladies from the OC starting with Vicki makes the most at $450,000 a season! [RadarOnline](https://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/06/real-housewives-paid-salary-who-earns-most )reveals what the [ladies from Beverly Hills](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills/) and [Orange County](https://allabouttrh.com/category/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/) make a season and it's a lot more than you'd think! Tamra Barney: $350,000 Gretchen Rossi: $300,000 Alexis Bellino: $200,000 Heather Dubrow: $30,000 Lisa Vanderpump: $250,000 Adrienne Maloof: $200,000 Kyle Richards: $200,000 Taylor Armstrong: $175,000 Brandi Glanville: $125,000 Kim Richards: $100,000 Newest BH Housewife Yolanda Hadid: $100,000 NeNe Leakes is the highest paid housewife and earns $750,000 per season! Wow! Must be nice to be a housewife! Surprised by how **much **the housewives earn to appear on the show?! Follow AllAboutTRH On Twitter: [Click Here](https://www.twitter.com/allabouttrh) Like AllAboutTRH On Facebook: [Click Here](https://www.facebook.com/allabouttrh) How much do the housewives typically earn per episode for appearing on reality TV shows?  The compensation for housewives appearing on reality TV shows, like “Real Housewives,” can vary widely based on the franchise, location, and the housewife’s popularity. On average, established housewives may earn anywhere from $25,000 to $75,000 per episode. However, some well-known and long-standing housewives may negotiate higher pay rates. Do all housewives receive the same amount per episode across different "Real Housewives" franchises? No, the earnings for housewives differ among the various “Real Housewives” franchises. The pay scale often depends on the popularity of the franchise, its viewership ratings, and the overall budget allocated by the production company. Housewives from more successful and long-running franchises may receive higher compensation compared to newer or less popular ones. Are there additional bonuses or perks that housewives receive aside from their per-episode pay? Yes, besides the per-episode earnings, housewives may receive additional bonuses or incentives based on certain milestones or achievements. For example, they may get a bonus for attending the reunion episodes, participating in special episodes or spin-offs, promoting the show on social media, or engaging in promotional activities. Additionally, some housewives may use the show’s platform to boost their personal businesses or brand endorsements, which can lead to further financial gains.