While Love Is Blind Season 9 captivated fans with romance and drama, the financial reality behind the show might surprise you. Contestants didn’t receive traditional cast salaries but instead earned weekly stipends, with most of their wealth coming from pre-show careers and post-show fame rather than Netflix itself.
Every participant on Love Is Blind Season 9 reportedly received around $1,000 per week, totaling up to $8,000 if they completed the entire filming schedule.
Here’s how the payment reportedly breaks down:
$5,000 for the dating “pods” portion (first 10 days)
$2,500 for the trip/honeymoon segment
$3,000 for the cohabitation phase before the weddings
Contestants who marry on camera may earn a $1,000 wedding bonus, and another $1,500 for participating in the reunion episode.
Despite these payments, participants are required to cover personal expenses, including hair, makeup, and wedding extras, while production only pays for basic ceremony costs.
Before appearing on Love Is Blind Season 9, most contestants held stable professional jobs with moderate to high annual earnings. Madison, a graphic designer, reportedly earned around $67,000 per year, while Kacie, who worked as a hair and makeup artist, made about $68,000 annually. Anton, employed as a transportation and logistics manager, had an estimated salary of $78,000, and Joe, working in sales, earned close to $80,000.
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Among the others, Ali, a nurse, had an approximate income of $82,000, Jordan, a service manager, earned about $83,000, and Kalybriah, who worked as a social worker, took home around $89,000 yearly. Patrick, serving as a construction manager, had an income near $100,000, followed by Edmond, a realtor, earning roughly $103,000. Nick, who worked as a luxury watch dealer, earned about $111,000, and Annie, a hair salon owner, made close to $118,000.
However, one contestant stood out financially — “Sparkle” Megan, an entrepreneur and CEO, reportedly had a net worth of around $800,000 before even joining the show. Her business success made her wealth significantly higher than her fellow castmates, most of whom earned mid-to-high five-figure salaries prior to Netflix fame.