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Here’s How Much You Get Paid to Be a Reality TV Star These Days
Let’s get down to the reality of reality TV. Here’s how much it actually pays to be a reality TV star on HGTV and your other most beloved prime-time shows.
13. Pawn Stars
How much: $1,000–$25,000
Main attractions on reality shows often receive increasing payment as their popularity rises. Business Insider reported before getting the Kardashian-like treatment, TV stars might receive only a few thousand per episode.
For example, Pawn Stars, one of the History Channel’s highest-rated, most lucrative shows, paid Richard Harrison $15,000 an episode in 2014, while Harrison’s son Corey could charge $1,000 for guest appearances as a result of his newfound fame. Another fan favorite, Chumlee, made $25,000 an episode.
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