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RHOBH: How much do the Real Housewives get paid?

Kyle Richards isn't the only star who gets over half a million per season

PER SEASON, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members rake in hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Kyle Richards, Erika Jayne, and Dorit Kemsley are some of the Bravo reality franchise's longest-tenured stars.

The RHOBH cast from left to right: Erika, Crystal, Sutton, Kyle, Dorit, Garcelle, and Annemarie
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The RHOBH cast from left to right: Erika, Crystal, Sutton, Kyle, Dorit, Garcelle, and AnnemarieCredit: 2023 Getty Images

How much do the Real Housewives get paid?

Each of the RHOBH cast members earns a high amount for appearing in the Real Housewives franchise.

However, each star's salary differs based on how long they've been on the show.

Salaries have also grown larger over the years, as the show has grown in popularity and viewership.

In season one of the show (way back in 2010), most of the housewives made $36k per season; except for Kyle Richards.

According to former castmate Camille Grammer, Kyle supposedly pocketed $134k from the start of the series.

Now, Bravo reportedly pays Kyle at least $500k per season.

However, the Halloween actress has since disputed these reports.

Kyle isn't the only one supposedly stacking in the half-a-million range.

Erika Jayne's salary is believed to be $600k, which possibly makes her the program's highest-paid castmate.

Dorit Kemsley reportedly makes approximately $100k per season, which is the same amount that Crystal Kung Minkoff makes.

Who was the highest-paid RHOBH ever?

Starring in RHOBH seasons 9 and 10, Denise Richards is the highest-paid cast member in the show's lengthy history.

It's largely speculated Kathy Hilton's salary might've matched Denise's or higher.

RHOBH cast members Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and Kyle Richards
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RHOBH cast members Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke, Crystal Kung Minkoff, and Kyle RichardsCredit: 2023 David Livingston

It was rumored Kathy refused to return for the program's 12th season unless she received a pay increase.

Due to her coming back for the abovementioned season, it's believed she received $1million or higher.

What did Lisa Rinna demand to return for RHOBH season 13?

Taking a play from Kathy Hilton, Lisa Rinna reportedly requested $2million in order to stay on for season 13.

On January 5, 2023, Lisa revealed she was not coming back to RHOBH.

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The Days of Our Lives actress confirmed to : "This is the longest job I have held in my 35-year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series.

"It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!"

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