Monday, May 4, 2009

How much do contestants on "Dancing with the Stars" get paid?


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Why: Sadie loves dancing shows (though she prefers "So You Think You Can Dance").

Answer: Initial guaranteed salary: $125,000. Then it escalates (if the contestant survives):
  • Week 3 - $10,000
  • Week 4 - $10, 000
  • Week 5 - $20,000
  • Week 6 - $20,000
  • Week 7 - $20,000
  • Week 8 - $30,000
  • Week 9 - $30,000
  • Week 10 - $50,000
  • Week 11 - $50,000
In total, that's a potential $365,000.

Source: DWTS.org

The More You Know: In earlier seasons, the maximum was $245,000 - and even then, only if the ratings were high enough to warrant a Week 9 season recap.