If you’ve ever questioned how much reality TV stars earn, we’ve got some answers for you. Of course, salaries vary depending on which show you’re watching.

For Sister Wives specifically, the Brown family is doing quite well for themselves financially. Here’s a breakdown of how much money the cast members see per episode of their hit TLC show.

The Sister Wives Cast Has Impressive Salaries

According to The Daily News via The Sarah Fraser Show, the five main adults on Sister Wives pocket $40,000 per episode. That’s referring to Kody Brown, Robyn Brown, Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown. Since there are about 13 to 17 episodes per season, the cast members are looking at an estimated $600K each.

However, that’s not that surprising considering how successful Sister Wives has been over the years. If the show wasn’t so beloved, there’s no way it would have reached 19 seasons. As ironic as it is, Sister Wives only has a 4.5 rating out of 10 on IMDb.

That’s probably because the show gets a lot of viewers, but they aren’t always pleased by what they see. It can be compared to looking at a car crash. It’s chaotic and devastating, but for some reason, one can’t look away.

What’s Next For The Sister Wives Cast?

Viewers have seen the Browns go through plenty of highs and lows. The fact that three out of four of the women have chosen to divorce Kody says it all. It’s proof that this show is filled to the brim with piping-hot drama.

Is there any chance Kody‘s polygamist family would have stayed perfectly intact if there weren’t reality TV cameras following them around for the last few years?