On average the general American Idol winner can potentially make up to a million dollars. However, contestants usually after they reach the top 12 start earning money through royalties, advertisements and sponsorships of advertising companies.
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They Take withholding taxes from salaries paid
Yes they are paid, they receive a kitten and a baby Ruth candy bar for each commercial they shoot!
Ryan Seacrest is currently a very well paid host. He is in a three year contract with American idol. For that three years he will be making 45 million dollars.
Each judge is paid a different amount and the exact figure isn't revealed.
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In 2012, Steven Tyler was reported to have earned approximately $10 million for his role as a judge on "American Idol." His compensation was part of a larger trend of high-profile salaries for judges on reality talent shows during that period. Tyler's tenure on the show lasted two seasons, from 2011 to 2012.
It is not over, just the season. Simple as that really. I believe this year, they are allowing anyone between age 15-28 come on the show due to a phenomenon, Justin Bieber. Most of the judges have changed, and the show will have a new spin this year considering that no one knows for sure who the judges will be.
It's paid if you have won the audition
They Take withholding taxes from salaries paid
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Judges, are paid public servants and are paid salaries.
What ever Paula got paid.... which would be between 5 million and 8 million.
Yes they are paid, they receive a kitten and a baby Ruth candy bar for each commercial they shoot!
The contestants do get paid, but it has not been disclosed on how much they get paid! I do know that on American Idol once you make it into the Top 12, you are required to join the performers' union AFTRA (The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists). As members of AFTRA, contestants must be paid the minimum hourly rate for a TV performer. AFTRA's last reported minimum wage rate was $921 per hour!!
Ryan Seacrest is currently a very well paid host. He is in a three year contract with American idol. For that three years he will be making 45 million dollars.
Each judge is paid a different amount and the exact figure isn't revealed.