Summer House: How Much Money The Cast Likely Makes On The Show
Summer House cast members may make a pretty penny when they spend their summers at a beautiful house in Montauk. Reality TV can be very lucrative.
The cast of Summer House earns a lot of money for appearing on the Bravo series, and we've gathered interesting information about their estimated Bravo paychecks. The nine housemates were successful in their original careers before joining the series. However, the show has allowed them to make money as reality TV stars while they expand their professional careers. To many fans, these cast members have dream jobs. Spending a summer at a Montauk house and getting paid for it is a cushy gig. Those who appear on the upcoming spinoff Winter House will earn some extra cash.
The Bravo series began in 2017 with original cast members, including Kyle Cooke, Cristina Gibson, Lindsay Hubbard, Stephen McGee, Carl Radke, Jaclyn Shuman, Everett Weston, Ashley Wirkus, and Lauren Wirkus. Three of the original cast members (Carl, Kyle, and Lindsay) are still a part of the series today. Since the first season, others have joined the ranks and managed to stay in the group. Now that Summer House has been growing in popularity, it is likely that the cast members make enough to consider their Summer House gigs their main jobs if they want to.
Aside from their full-time jobs, the Summer House cast members (season 5's stars are on Instagram) earn a large salary just for partying in The Hamptons. According to Distractify, the cast probably receive big paychecks, but exact salary amounts haven't been made public. Nonetheless, their expected salaries range anywhere from $10,000 to $20,000 per episode. Seasons three and four aired a total of 14 episodes, meaning each cast member earned an estimated $140,000 to $280,000 per season. That is more than what most people their age make in a year working a nine to five job.
The show has also allowed the cast to generate money on social media as influencers. Brands know how popular the cast is among the younger generation, and leverage their fame to sell their products. Hannah Berner, who is in a relationship with Des Bishop, is one of the more popular cast members. She will often post sponsored content on her Instagram page, for brands such as Body Amor and Invisalign. In addition, she got a spot on the late-night show Bravo's Chat Room. She stars with Porsha Williams from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Gizelle Bryant from The Real Housewives of Potomac. Carl Radke and fashion journalist Paige DeSorbo have also posted ads to Instagram.
The Summer House cast makes a substantial income from appearing on the Bravo series, but the show also opens doors, putting its stars in line for other opportunities. Whether it's brand deals or other job offers, Summer House has allowed the cast to expand their horizons in terms of their career. What else will the future hold for these nine 30-something-year-olds from New York?
Sources: Distractify