What is the Salary Per Episode for the Vanderpump Rules Cast in 2024?

As one of Bravo's most-watched series, Vanderpump Rules attracts significant curiosity about how much the cast earns. From Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval to Lisa Vanderpump herself, salaries vary depending on tenure and role. Here's a breakdown of what is known about the show's pay structure.

About Vanderpump Rules

The reality series follows the employees at Lisa Vanderpumps Los Angeles restaurant, SUR Restaurant & Lounge, after spinning off from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2013. Original cast members included Tom Sandoval, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Stassi Schroeder, Katie Maloney, and Scheana Shay. Starting with Season 12, the series underwent a complete cast refresh.

Lisa Vanderpump emphasized authenticity when selecting new members: I didnt want to start again and try to get a group of people together and have them start working for me. That wouldnt have worked.

Cast Salaries Overview

Salaries on Vanderpump Rules are largely determined by how many seasons an individual has been a main cast member.

Lisa Vanderpump

As executive producer and main cast member, Lisa has been with the show since its inception. In 2020, she reportedly earned over $50,000 per episode, which would total around $1 million for a 20-episode season. Her pay significantly surpasses the other main cast members, reflecting her dual role as producer and on-screen talent. Her net worth is estimated at $90 million.

Ariana Madix

Joining as a guest in Season 1 and becoming a main cast member in Season 3, Ariana earns less than the original main cast but more than later additions like James Kennedy and Lala Kent. Main cast members were reported in 2020 to make around $25,000 per episode.

Tom Sandoval

An original cast member, Tom Sandoval has remained a main cast member since Season 1. He is among the highest-paid after Lisa Vanderpump, alongside fellow original members Katie Maloney and Scheana Shay.

Katie Maloney

Also an original cast member, Katie earns similar pay to Sandoval and Scheana Shay. Salaries are influenced by the number of seasons spent as a main cast member rather than total time on production.

Scheana Shay

As a main cast member since the beginning, Scheana is among the top earners behind Lisa Vanderpump. Her pay reflects her long tenure on the series.

Tom Schwartz

Schwartz became a main cast member in Season 3. He earns less than the original cast members but more than those who joined after him, like James Kennedy and Lala Kent.

Lala Kent

Becoming a main cast member in Season 6, Lalas pay is lower than earlier cast members. She ranks below the original cast, Ariana Madix, and Tom Schwartz in salary hierarchy.

James Kennedy

Promoted to main cast in Season 4, James earns less than original cast members but more than Lala Kent, who joined two seasons after him.

Jax Taylor

Jax, an original member, left after Season 8. He was one of the top earners during his time, second only to Lisa Vanderpump. His salary followed the tenure-based structure.

Stassi Schroeder

Stassi, an original cast member who exited after Season 8, earned less than Sandoval, Katie, Scheana, Jax, and Kristen Doute due to a season spent as a recurring member. She emphasized that pay is based on main cast tenure, not overall time on the show.

Kristen Doute

Kristen, another original cast member who left after Season 8, was among the top earners. She later returned as a guest in Season 10.

Raquel Leviss

Joining as a main cast member in Season 9, Raquel reportedly earned nearly $20,000 per episode during her final season, totaling around $361,000$380,000 for Season 10.

Brittany Cartwright

Joining as a main cast member in Season 6 and leaving after Season 8, Brittany earned less than the original cast, reflecting the tenure-based salary system.

New Cast Members

Salaries for the cast introduced in Season 12 have not been disclosed, but they are expected to fall in a similar range as the original cast.

Vanderpump Rules is available for streaming on Peacock.

Author: Sophia Brooks