The Richest Reality TV Stars, Ranked In Order Of Wealth

You don’t need to have a particular talent to make big bucks in the world of TV. Some reality stars make more for a few hours of contriving drama than most of us do working for an entire year! From Real Housewives to Fixer Uppers and, of course, multiple Kardashians, here’s a look at the richest.

40. Brooke Hogan – $4 million

As the daughter of a WWE legend, Brooke Hogan was never going to be short of cash. But she’s also built her own fortune thanks to appearances in her dad Hulk’s reality show Hogan Knows Best. The socialite went on to front her own spin-off, resume her recording career and follow in her dad’s wrestling footsteps by joining up with TNA.

39. Jacinda Barrett – $4 million

You might not know that Bloodline star Jacinda Barrett actually got her start on reality TV. Yes, the actress first caught the public’s attention on the London spin-off of ground-breaking show The Real World. But she soon distanced herself from her MTV past with roles in the likes of Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Millennium and Suits. Barrett’s also married to one of the latter’s main stars, Gabriel Macht.

38. Nicole Polizzi – $4 million

Nicole Polizzi was such a popular figure on MTV’s Jersey Shore that she could command a whopping $150,000 for each show. The reality star, who’s best known as Snooki, was quickly able to amass a multi-million dollar fortune. And she’s not been afraid to spend it, either. In 2015 Polizzi and husband Jionni LaValle bought a New Jersey property worth more than $2.5 million.

37. Whitney Port – $5 million

Whitney Port quickly became a fan favorite during her appearance on MTV’s flagship reality show in the mid-’00s, The Hills. And the reality star didn’t waste any time parlaying her popularity into other areas. She penned articles at Teen Vogue, launched her own Whitney Eve fashion range and collaborated with couture queen Diane von Furstenberg. Then in 2019 Port went back to where it all started with a slot on The Hills: New Beginnings.

36. Jamie Chung – $5 million

Jamie Chung has forged a successful Hollywood career with parts in Sucker Punch, Grown Ups and Sorority Row. But her earliest taste of fame came in the world of reality TV. In 2004 she was cast in the San Diego version of MTV favorite The Real World. Chung was also victorious in the spin-off mash-up with Road Rules Challenge.

35. Audrina Patridge – $5 million

During The Hills’ debut years, Audrina Patridge was allegedly being paid $100,000 for every new installment she appeared in. The reality star further boosted her bank balance with spin-off Audrina and a spell on Dancing with the Stars, as well as the launch of her accessory and swimwear ranges. She was also allowed to retain and then sell her $1.8 million Orange County home in her divorce settlement with star cyclist Corey Bohan.

34. Emily Maynard – $5 million

Emily Maynard shot to fame in 2011 as the chosen one in the 15th season of ABC’s long-running dating show The Bachelor. Sadly, though, her relationship with Brad Womack didn’t last and within a year she was back on reality TV. But on this occasion, Maynard was the one doing the selecting. Her double duty has helped her become one of the franchise’s most popular and most financially successful contestants.

33. Kendra Wilkinson – $6 million

Kendra Wilkinson has managed to maintain a healthy bank balance since leaving one of the world’s most famous mansions. The former Playboy bunny has reportedly accrued $6 million thanks to several reality show stints. These include Dancing with the Stars and Marriage Boot Camp as well as her own vehicles, the imaginatively named Kendra and Kendra on Top.

32. Farrah Abraham – $6 million

Falling pregnant at a young age turned out to be lucrative for Farrah Abraham. The Teen Mom celebrity has reportedly earned up to $6 million since her stint on the controversial MTV show. And some of that total has been earned through the adult videos she can make more than $10,000 from at a time.

31. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar – $7 million

One of reality TV’s most controversial families, the Duggars found fame on the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting. The $7 million that father Jim Bob and mom Michelle have made since has no doubt helped with all the childcare costs. Fox News reports that the couple can command up to $20,000 just to talk about their experiences as parents and grandparents.

30. Nicole Richie – $10 million

Nicole Richie emerged from her singer father Lionel’s shadow in the ’00s with her reality show The Simple Life. She mightn’t be in the same financial bracket as her former co-star Paris Hilton. But the $10 million Richie’s reportedly earned through her modeling and acting career isn’t to be sniffed at. And if you throw in the $20 million that rock star husband Joel Madden has made, then their wealth as a couple’s even more impressive.

29. Christina Anstead – $12 million

You couldn’t blame Christina Anstead for feeling a little smug whenever she looks at her bank balance. The HGTV star’s reportedly worth $12 million, having earned roughly $50,000 for each show of her series Christina on the Coast. That overall figure’s higher than that of both her ex-husbands, Ant Anstead and Tarek El Moussa.

28. Caroline Manzo – $12 million

None of The Real Housewives of New Jersey are exactly short of a cent or two. But with a fortune of $12 million, Caroline Manzo has more than most. The reality star accrued this impressive figure through her work on the successful Bravo show and her property company, Opus Properties. Manzo’s also been an integral part of her partner Albert’s catering firm.

27. Golnesa Gharachedaghi – $12 million

Golnesa Gharachedaghi may have a super-rich architect dad with a fortune in the region of $25 million. But the Shahs of Sunset star hasn’t opted to live off the family’s wealth. She’s launched several businesses of her own including CBD firm WüSah and a hair-extension brand. And with a net worth of $12 million, Gharachedaghi’s now one of the reality show’s wealthiest stars.

26. Nene Leakes – $14 million

Reality TV veteran Nene Leakes appears to be quite the shrewd negotiator. The Real Housewives of Atlanta celebrity managed to get a new deal for the Bravo show’s sixth season that saw her pocket $1 million. Throw in the money she’s made from her acting career and Home Shopping Network products, and Leakes has a net worth to make most of her fellow housewives green with envy.

25. Holly Madison – $16 million

While Madison wasn’t a Playmate, she’s one of the most famous women to find fame in the Playboy mansion. As you may remember, she first gained attention on behind-the-scenes show The Girls Next Door thanks to her relationship with mogul Hugh Hefner. And Madison proved that she had some business sense of her own in 2017, when she offloaded her LA home for $1.1 million more than she’d paid for it just two years earlier.

24. Chip and Joanna Gaines – $18 million

Chip and Joanna Gaines are reportedly one of the best-paid couples in the crazy world of reality TV. The house-renovating duo apparently earn $30,000 for every Fixer Upper show they make. And with no fewer than five seasons of the HGTV hit under their belts, plus several tie-in books, it’s little wonder they’re approaching the $20 million net worth mark.

23. Ramona Singer – $18 million

The Real Housewives of New York star Ramona Singer apparently bags half a million dollars for each series of her hit Bravo show. She’s earned much of her fortune through her various business endeavors, including True Faith Jewelry and RMS Fashions. In 2021 Singer “accidentally” uploaded a screenshot of a bank account to Instagram, which revealed that she makes money from Cameo and Amazon as well.

22. Dorinda Medley – $20 million

Most of Dorinda Medley’s $20 million fortune was earned prior to her joining The Real Housewives of New York. The reality star once counted Joan Collins and Princess Diana as clients of her clothing firm, and she also enjoyed success in the world of real estate. Medley was no doubt also given some sound financial guidance by Richard Medley, her late second husband, who was an investment specialist.

21. Shannon Beador – $20 million

There appears to be some confusion over how much Shannon Beador earns from The Real Housewives of Orange County. The website Radar Online has reported that divorce filings stated that the star earned $400,000 for every series. But David Beador, her former husband, has since alleged that it’s actually double this figure. Whatever the precise amount, Beador’s certainly one of the franchise’s highest-paid cast members.

20. Pauly D – $20 million

Whoever would’ve expected Pauly D to be the most successful graduate from Jersey Shore? The former reality TV star’s reportedly earned an impressive $20 million after forging a second career as a DJ. Mr. D can command up to $40,000 for a single set on the decks, while he’s also added to his fortune with the launch of his own tanning and fashion brands.

19. Kristin Cavallari – $33 million

After stealing the show in Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, Kristin Cavallari was given her own reality series. The money she earned from her fashion pursuits has also helped her to amass a reported fortune of $33 million. Of course, that figure could change significantly once the details of her split from footballer husband Jay Cutler are finalized.

18. Shaunie O’Neal – $35 million

If you’ve ever wondered who’s the richest star of Basketball Wives, wonder no more. Once married to The Shaq, Shaunie O’Neal has a colossal $35 million to her name. That’s little surprise considering that she not only appears in the hit reality show but also serves as its producer.

17. Scott Disick – $40 million

As any viewers of Keeping Up with the Kardashians will already know, Scott Disick has never been short of confidence. And he’s never been short of cash, either. Kourtney’s sometime partner, and the dad of her three kids, was born into a wealthy property dynasty. Disick has also made his own money as a model, TV personality and entrepreneur.

16. Lauren Conrad – $40 million

Lauren Conrad mightn’t be as visible in the reality TV world as her former The Hills co-stars these days. But she still boasts the biggest fortune by some distance. Conrad’s earned this impressive figure through various ventures, such as the L.A. Candy young adult novels and an eponymous clothing brand.

15. Kendall Jenner – $45 million

And so we finally meet one of the Kardashians. Well, a Jenner to be precise. The youngest daughter of Kris and Caitlyn reportedly has $45 million to her famous name. Kendall Jenner’s been courted by the likes of Calvin Klein and Adidas over the years. And she famously earned a quarter of a million dollars for a single Instagram post endorsing the doomed Fyre Festival.

14. Kourtney Kardashian – $45 million

So Kris Jenner’s oldest daughter reportedly has the same net worth as her youngest. Yes, Kourtney Kardashian can match Kendall Jenner’s $45 million fortune, having been a mainstay of her family’s phenomenally successful reality show. The on/off partner of Scott Disick has also boosted her coffers with the launch of her Poosh website.

13. Willie Robertson – $45 million

Who knew that duck hunting could prove to be so lucrative? Duck Commander’s CEO Willie Robertson is reported to have a staggering net worth of $45 million. That’s the same as Kendall Jenner! Of course, Robertson’s bank balance has been largely boosted by his family’s A&E reality show, Duck Dynasty.

12. Khloé Kardashian – $50 million

Khloé Kardashian’s reportedly earned slightly more than her big sis Kourtney and younger half-sibling Kendall over the years. Her denim range Good American has no doubt helped generate some of the extra $5 million. And Kardashian’s executive producer roles on Twisted Sisters and Revenge Body will have paid pretty well, too.

11. Andrew Firestone – $50 million

Andrew Firestone may have been unlucky in love when he was cast on the third season of The Bachelor. But the reality TV star sure has been far luckier when it comes to cold hard cash. Firestone’s great-grandfather founded the eponymous tire company, which raked in nearly $33 billion during 2018 alone. And the one-time ABC suitor has $50 million to call his own thanks to his executive role at a lucrative hospitality company.

10. Carole Radziwill – $50 million

Surely the only reality TV star with both a Peabody and Emmy Award to her name, Carole Radziwill began her career as a reputable journalist. But it was causing drama on The Real Housewives of New York that turned her into a household name. Radziwill, who was famously wed to John F. Kennedy Jr’s late cousin Anthony, reportedly earned half a million dollars for each series of the hit Bravo show.

9. Bethenny Frankel – $70 million

Bethenny Frankel got her first taste of reality TV as a finalist on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart. Since then, the entrepreneur’s become a staple of the genre. She joined The Real Housewives of New York City and later landed her own series, Bethenny Getting Married?. Much of Frankel’s $70 million fortune, though, was accrued from selling her drinks brand, Skinnygirl.

8. Lisa Vanderpump – $90 million

Possibly the biggest breakout name from the Real Housewives franchise, Lisa Vanderpump also has a net worth that dwarfs most of her reality TV co-stars’. The entrepreneur made most of her fortune through the hospitality empire she’s built with husband Ken Todd. And they’re not afraid to spend the cash, either. In 2011 the couple splashed out on an exclusive Beverly Hills villa worth a staggering $11.2 million!

7. Kyle Richards – $100 million

But the title of richest Real Housewife still belongs to one of the New York spin-off’s ever-presents. Kyle Richards has crossed the $100 million barrier thanks in part to the $270,000 she receives for each series of the hit Bravo franchise. Like many reality TV stars, the actress also has her own fashion range. Her marriage to wealthy property developer Mauricio Umansky has also helped boost her combined bank balance.

6. Caitlyn Jenner – $100 million

Thanks to her Olympic past, Caitlyn Jenner was already raking it in years ahead of her stint on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. But the star’s net worth has skyrocketed in recent years, after she wrote an autobiography and landed her own reality TV series. As a result, Jenner’s reportedly the fourth-richest member of her famous family.

5. Kris Jenner – $190 million

Without Kris Jenner, it’s unlikely we’d even know who the Kardashians are. She was the person responsible for getting her famous family their own reality show, after all. And Jenner’s been handsomely rewarded for her efforts, too. Forbes magazine reports that the momager takes ten percent of her kids’ earnings. Little wonder, then, that Jenner’s fortune is fast approaching the $200 million mark.

4. The Scott brothers – $200 million

Working together’s certainly paid dividends for Drew and Jonathan Scott. Best known as the Property Brothers, the identical twins have amassed a combined net worth of $200 million since rising to fame on HGTV. But the Canadians have also paid things forward, working with charities such as St. Jude’s and campaigns including Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative.

3. Paris Hilton – $300 million

Paris Hilton might have been eclipsed by her one-time assistant, Kim Kardashian. But she can take consolation from the fact she’s still one of the richest reality TV figures of all time. The Simple Life star boasts a fortune of $300 million thanks to her various business ventures, modeling career and DJ performances. Hilton isn’t averse to showing off her wealth, either. Her costly car collection includes a pink Bentley with a dashboard containing diamonds worth $200,000!

2. Kylie Jenner – $700 million

To say that there’s been confusion over Kylie Jenner’s net worth would be something of an understatement. In 2019 she was hailed as the youngest self-made billionaire on the planet by Forbes. But the magazine retracted that claim just two months later, reporting that Jenner had inflated the value of her Kylie Cosmetics firm. The entrepreneur’s now rumored to have a not exactly shabby $700 million in the bank.

1. Kim Kardashian – $780 million

No prizes for guessing that Kim Kardashian’s the wealthiest reality star ever to grace our screens. The influencer’s put her name to everything from cosmetics to emojis since finding fame on her family’s hit show. Of course, she may well lose her richest title to her younger half-sister in the near future. In early 2021 Kardashian announced she was divorcing Kanye West, a move that could see her forced to split some of her assets with the controversial rapper.