Dancing With the Stars has come a good distance because it first premiered in 2005. Through the years, dozens {of professional} dancers have labored on the present, with many sticking round for a number of seasons to assist practice new superstar companions.
However is it a profitable profession for these devoted athletes? Longtime professional Jenna Johnson confirmed on June 2 that the professionals are paid for his or her work on the present, though she didn’t share wage specifics.
Johnson clarified that professionals aren’t paid extra cash for profitable, however defined on The Morning After podcast, “Whoever makes it to the finale, you all receives a commission up till then. And also you do get a pleasant bonus.” Usually, three or 4 professionals and their superstar companions make all of it the way in which to the finale episode.
She additionally stated that being eradicated within the first week doesn’t imply funds instantly cease. “You’re assured till a specific amount of weeks,” Johnson shared. “I believe there’s totally different contracts, so I can’t communicate for everyone. However, in case you make all of it the way in which to the top, you’re getting paid the entire season, which is superb. And also you get a bonus on prime of that for making it to the finale. For those who win, it’s not such as you win 1,000,000 {dollars} and break up it together with your companion. You’re simply getting a cute trophy collectively.”
Parade beforehand reported that professionals are paid $1,600 per episode for his or her starting seasons on the present, whereas Us Weekly reported the quantity was $1,200 per episode. Nonetheless, because the dancers turn into veterans, they’re reportedly capable of negotiate for larger salaries, particularly in the event that they turn into standard amongst viewers.
As soon as professionals have been on the present for some time, their salaries can enhance to round $5,000 per episode, based on Parade and Us Weekly. Parade reported that the wage cap is $100,000, however ABC has by no means commented on the salaries of the professionals or contestants.
Publicity from the present has afforded most of the professionals different alternatives for model offers and social media partnerships, so even when they’re not breaking the financial institution with their salaries from DWTS, it’s undoubtedly an vital jumping-off level.