How Much Do Celebrity Apprentice Contestants Earn For Being on the Show?

Guess How Much: Celebrity Apprentice Compensation

April 12, 2009

Every contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice says they said yes to participating in the show because it's an opportunity to raise a lot of money for charities they care about. While it's true the show raises a solid amount for good causes, the celebrities on the show aren't offering their time free of charge. I've always wondered how much the celebs are compensated for appearing on the show, and finally got an answer while browsing through a recent Us Weekly. Can you guess how much the celebrity contestants are paid? Take the quiz!

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1 year 51 weeks

In the grand scheme of things, $5,333 a week for 3 weeks is not that much. I'm sure any of these celebs could come up with a project to yield much more than this. They are giving up 3 weeks of their lives to work hard raising money for their charities. I do not begrudge them for taking payments for themselves. They deserve it. I commend Trump for bringing such awareness to these charities. Because of each being highlighted on the show, more people know about them, and more contributions will be made. I had never heard of Starkey until this season, but after seeing their work in action on the season finale last night, I'll be adding it to the charities I support.

2 years 3 weeks

No - it's not $32,000 for 6 weeks. They shoot the entire series in a three week period. The celebrities are paid the same regardless of how many episodes they shoot.;

aimeeb 4 years 5 weeks

Oh good, I thought it was much more.

SaRaH 22 4 years 5 weeks

Lauren..i think they film the whole season in 3 weeks

cdent4 4 years 5 weeks

I thought it would have been more than that. Dancing with the Stars contestants get paid way better!

sorrowja 4 years 5 weeks

Bellaressa - My thoughts exactly.

finzup 4 years 5 weeks

i think it's shady that they are 'doing it for charity' yet accepting payment on the side.

bellaressa 4 years 5 weeks

All this time, I thought it was about charity. :oy:

SKC Sparkle 4 years 5 weeks

That's too much!

LaurenG22 4 years 5 weeks

huh? So what if they last 6 weeks? That means 32K? hmmm...

NurseKimberly 4 years 5 weeks

That's too much...

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