‘The Voice’ Salaries: How Much Money Are the Coaches Paid?
Usher, $7 million
The R&B artist joined the cast in Season 4 along with Shakira, and later came back in Season 6. He definitely has singing chops, which made him valuable as a judge. Like Shakira, he is also a dancer who has great stage presence. Usher proved his worth on the show and won in Season 6 with Josh Kaufman.
“It was every bit of what I hoped for,” the coach told TV Guide. “Losing was not an option.” He then continued, “I couldn’t imagine walking away this season after seeing season after season [of] Blake and Adam winning. I think that Josh really put up an incredible performance and night as an artist in this competition. Though there had been, I guess, a glitch, it is undeniable that he is The Voice.”
Although Usher proved that he could create a winner, he made a lot less money than Shakira. While she was making $12 million, he made $7 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reason behind this is probably due to negotiations. Usher’s net worth is $180 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. A lot of that money comes from touring and selling albums, but he also is an owner of Tidal and owns a record label.
Usher might not have made much money his first two times on the show, but perhaps he will be able to make more money if he returns in the future, given he has won the show before.
