How Much Do DWTS Season 35 Contestants and Pros Get Paid?

DWTS Season 35 Contestants Salaries: How Much Do the Stars and Pros Make?

Dancing With the Stars Season 35 is back with a new group of celebrities and professional dancers. While the show brings plenty of attention to its contestants, another question that often comes up is how much the stars and professional dancers are paid.

ABC and the show's producers do not publicly release the individual contracts of the Season 35 cast. However, previous reports, contestant comments and industry figures provide an idea of how DWTS salaries have worked in past seasons.

How Much Do DWTS Professional Dancers Make?

According to previously reported figures, professional dancers can start at around $1,200 per week when they join the show.

Their pay can increase as they continue appearing on the series. Some of the most established professional dancers have reportedly earned around $5,000 per episode.

With a typical season running for roughly 10 to 15 episodes, that could put reported earnings for some top pros in the range of $50,000 to $75,000 per season, depending on their contract and how long they remain on the show.

Professional dancers can also benefit from the exposure they receive through the series, including sponsorships, appearances and other opportunities outside the show.

What Do DWTS Troupe Dancers Make?

Troupe dancers do not receive celebrity partners and generally earn less than the professional dancers competing with celebrities.

Former DWTS pro Lindsay Arnold previously discussed her experience moving from a professional partner to the troupe. According to her comments on Jason Tartick's Trading Secrets podcast, her pay was reduced by more than half after the move.

Arnold also explained that earning enough from the show could be difficult when considering the cost of living in Los Angeles, including rent, food and transportation.

How Much Do DWTS Celebrity Contestants Make?

Celebrity contestants have a different payment structure. Historical reports have indicated that contestants received around $125,000 for the rehearsal period and their first two weeks on the show.

After that initial payment, contestants can receive additional weekly payments as they remain in the competition.

The longer a celebrity stays, the more they can potentially earn. Historical reporting has placed the maximum total compensation at around $295,000, although individual contracts can vary.

Contestants may also negotiate signing bonuses before joining the show. Former DWTS winner Kaitlyn Bristowe has previously discussed negotiating aspects of her contract, including a signing bonus.

Do DWTS Season 35 Contestants Have Different Salaries?

Yes. The exact amount can vary from one celebrity to another based on their contracts and negotiations.

A celebrity's level of fame, career, audience size and negotiating position can all play a role in determining their compensation. However, there are no publicly confirmed salary figures for each individual Season 35 contestant at this time.

DWTS Season 35 Salary Estimates

The reported figures from previous seasons give a general picture of how payments have worked:

Professional dancers have reportedly started at around $1,200 per week, while some established pros have been reported to earn approximately $5,000 per episode.

Celebrity contestants have historically received an initial payment of around $125,000 covering the rehearsal period and first two weeks, followed by additional payments for remaining in the competition.

The maximum reported compensation from previous seasons has been around $295,000, although contracts and payment structures can change.