Major Raise
Initially, NY Daily News reported that the cast was paid around a few hundred each episode. That was during the first season, but by the second season of Jersey Shore, they made $10,000 each episode. Allegedly by the final season, the stars made over $100,000. Perez Hilton claimed that Pauly D, Mike The Situation and Snooki made the most, which he says was $150,000 every episode.
Major Raise
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Outside Income
Once Jersey Shore took off, it was far from the only source of income for the cast. When Jersey Shore was at its height, the cast could earn up to $50,000 for personal appearances. Often, SallyAnn Salsano warned the stars not to blow all their money. She cautioned that fame wouldn’t last forever, and they needed to spend wisely.
Outside Income