Teresa Giudice Isn't the Wealthiest 'RHONJ' Cast Member, but Does Make a Pretty Penny Per Episode

Reality star Teresa Giudice has appeared on the hit Bravo show The Real Housewives of New Jersey for more than a decade, letting the world into her home and reaping the benefits of fame and fortune because of it.

Teresa has had her fair share of troubles over the last few years, including a 13-month stint in prison and a divorce from Joe Giudice, who now lives in the Bahamas after being deported and sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Joe's sentencing resulted from charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, claiming false information on loan applications, and bankruptcy fraud. According to a 2010 report obtained by the New York Post, Teresa and Joe said they owed $10,853,648.04 to creditors. The couple also owed $104,000 in credit card debt and $85,600 for home repairs.

If you decide to overlook Teresa’s run-in with bankruptcy, you may find yourself wondering … just how much money does the New Jersey mother of four make? And what is her net worth?

Teresa has been racking in money since May 2009, when The Real Housewives of New Jersey first premiered on Bravo. The show has successfully aired 13 seasons, with Season 14 set to premiere on June 2, 2024.

Teresa is without a doubt the show’s biggest driving force, and with the drama surrounding her love life and financial state, it's no surprise why millions of fans continue to tune in with each new season.

Although Teresa may have to sacrifice her privacy with cameras constantly in and out of her life, the financial rewards are substantial. Teresa is reportedly collecting around $62,000 per episode, which equates to about $800,000 to $1.1 million per season, depending on the number of episodes.

This doesn’t include her event appearances, social media posts, royalties from her multiple book deals, her line of bellini cocktails, and her haircare line. Not to mention her partnerships with companies like The Ryl Company. There's a chance she was also collecting a check as co-owner of Gorga’s Homemade Pasta & Pizza, a restaurant in Hanover, N.J., that she owned with Joe and Melissa Gorga. However, the location shut down in 2018, per Us Weekly.

Besides her notorious reputation, Teresa has spent some time doing charity work for those in need. In 2012, Teresa appeared on the cast of Donald Trump’s reality game show The Celebrity Apprentice, where she raised money for The NephCure Foundation (now known as NephCure Kidney International).

According to her website, Teresa raised $70,000 for NephCure before getting “fired” by Trump on the season’s twelfth episode.

Despite earning a significant amount per season of RHONJ, Teresa's net worth is estimated at $500,000. Perhaps her appearance in the upcoming Season 14 will give her net worth a boost! While Teresa's net worth may be lower than expected, her husband, Luis Ruelas, has an impressive net worth of $2 million, according to multiple outlets.

Despite her financial ups and downs, Teresa’s track record proves she can bounce back from almost anything.

Catch up with your favorite Jersey girl when Season 14 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey premieres on June 2, 2024.