Lisa Vanderpump Is the Richest Vanderpump Rules Cast Member with a $90 Million Net Worth

As one of Bravo’s most popular reality shows, Vanderpump Rules offers an inside look at all the drama and luxury in Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant empire. Naturally, fans are curious how much the SURvers are raking in from the show and their side hustles.

After digging into the cast‘s net worths, it’s clear that queen bee Lisa Vanderpump is by far the richest, with a fortune of $90 million. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how Lisa and the other Vanderpump Rules stars have earned their wealth over nearly a decade on television:

Lisa Vanderpump‘s $90 Million Fortune

It‘s no shock that the show‘s matriarch Lisa Vanderpump leaves her SUR employees in the dust with a net worth of $90 million. Lisa was already a multi-millionaire before Vanderpump Rules from her time as an original Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member starting in 2010.

In RHOBH‘s first season alone, Lisa was reportedly earning $450,000. Her salary increased to a sky-high $500,000 per season by 2013 according to Radar Online. With at least seven seasons under her belt, Lisa likely walked away with over $3.5 million from RHOBH.

Lisa didn‘t leave reality TV behind when she got her Vanderpump Rules spinoff in 2013. In fact, her Bravo checks expanded as executive producer of the new series. Celebrity Net Worth estimates Lisa makes $50,000 per episode of Vanderpump Rules.

With about 24 episodes per season and 9 seasons so far, that adds up to $10.8 million earned from Vanderpump Rules alone!

Lisa‘s Multi-Million Dollar Restaurant Empire

A huge source of Lisa‘s wealth stems from her ever-growing restaurant empire in LA. She currently owns three establishments:

• SUR Restaurant and Lounge: Featured on Vanderpump Rules, Lisa has owned this West Hollywood spot since 2005. Though SUR struggled at first, the constant publicity from Vanderpump Rules has turned it into a thriving hotspot with lines out the door every night.

• PUMP Restaurant and Lounge: Lisa opened PUMP in 2014 with her husband Ken Todd, also featured on Vanderpump Rules. Celeb customers like Lady Gaga and Lance Bass frequent this swanky eatery.

• TomTom Bar and Restaurant: Opened in 2018 with Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz as 5% partners, TomTom brought in $2.6 million in revenue its first year according to Showbiz CheatSheet.

Lisa and Ken also previously owned other successful LA restaurants like Villa Blanca. Their decades of running high-end establishments have resulted in huge profits.

Real Estate, Books, and Retail Ventures

Aside from dining, Lisa has made millions from:

• Her $20+ million Beverly Hills mansion Villa Rosa
• Her Vanderpump Vodka liquor line
• Her Beverly Hills luxury pet shop Vanderpump Dogs with an accessories line
• Four best-selling books, including her memoir Simply Divine: A Guide to Easy, Stylish, and Healthy Living
• A Vanderpump Cocktail Garden attraction in Las Vegas that opened in 2019

With irons in so many fires, it‘s not hard to see why Lisa Vanderpump has an enviable $90 million net worth. Now let‘s look at how her SUR employees stack up in terms of wealth.

Former Vanderpump Rules Stars and Their Net Worths

Jax Taylor – $2 Million

Jax Taylor was one of the first breakout stars of Vanderpump Rules as the resident bad boy. He spent eight seasons stirring up drama at SUR before exiting the show in 2020.

According to The Cinemaholic, Jax earned $25,000 per episode during the height of his Vanderpump Rules fame. If we estimate about 18 episodes per season, Jax likely pulled in $3.6 million total from his eight seasons on the show.

The Michigan native supplemented his Vanderpump Rules income in various ways:

• Club appearances and events
• His Just Add X cocktail mixer line
• A short stint on E!’s late night celebrity news show The Daily Pop
• Paid sponsorships and ads on Instagram, where he has 661,000 followers

Even after leaving the show, Jax Taylor still has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2024.

Stassi Schroeder – $2 Million

Stassi Schroeder was an iconic part of the Vanderpump Rules cast for eight seasons. According to The Cinemaholic, she earned up to $15,000 per episode during her full-time years on the show.

If we estimate around 16 episodes per season, Stassi likely made over $1.9 million in Vanderpump Rules earnings before getting fired in 2020.

Beyond reality TV, Stassi grew her fortune in other ways like:

• Launching a successful podcast, Straight Up with Stassi in 2015
• Writing two best-selling books, Next Level Basic in 2019 and Off with My Head in 2020
• Selling her own wines through her Basic Bitch Wines line
• Partnering with brands for sponsored Instagram posts as an influencer with 1.5 million followers

Even after her Vanderpump Rules exit, Stassi still has an impressive $2 million net worth thanks to her savvy side hustles.

Current Vanderpump Rules Cast Members Net Worths

While a few OG cast members have left the show, many familiar faces still remain on Vanderpump Rules today. Let‘s look at how the net worths of current SURvers stack up in 2024:

The SUR employees earn decent livings ranging from mid-six to low seven figures. But their net worths seem modest compared to Lisa Vanderpump‘s staggering $90 million fortune.

Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz come the closest to Lisa‘s wealth, each with $2 million net worths. As Lisa‘s business partners and co-owners of TomTom Bar, it makes sense they would be the next richest Vanderpump Rules stars.

Meanwhile, Scheana Shay falls on the lower end of the spectrum with just a $500,000 net worth. Though she‘s been part of the main cast since Season 1, Scheana reportedly earns only $5,000-$10,000 per episode according to The Cinemaholic.

Who I Think Spends Their Fortune Best

After following the Vanderpump Rules cast for years, I have opinions on who puts their money to good use! In my view:

• Lisa Vanderpump really invests her wealth back into her businesses intelligently. Villa Rosa is stunning but not overly ostentatious.

• Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz also seem to spend wisely by opening TomTom Bar versus splurging on sports cars and mansions. Their apartment looks nice but normal.

• Kristen Doute lives in a modest apartment and supports herself independently with her small businesses. She comes across as financially responsible.

• Stassi Schroeder made smart moves too with her books, podcast, and wines. I think she‘ll continue growing her fortune.

• Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright flaunt their money the most on Instagram. Their $2 million Los Angeles home seemed excessive to me. Hopefully they‘re saving too!

• Scheana Shay and Katie Maloney admittedly have lower net worths, but they still splash out on designer clothes, glam, and procedures. I‘d love to see them invest more in long-term assets.

The Takeaway: Lisa Vanderpump Is Queen of the West Hollywood Empire

As the restaurateur who started it all, Lisa Vanderpump handily beats her staffers with a megawatt $90 million net worth. She knows how to build and run successful businesses that have made her very rich.

Compared to Lisa‘s empire, the SURvers‘ net worths in the six and seven figures almost seem quaint. But most have leveraged their Vanderpump Rules fame wisely into spinoff ventures that continue earning them income. Their on-screen drama clearly pays off!

Who knows if Lisa will ever make one of her employees a partner at SUR or Villa Rosa to share her wealth. But I wouldn‘t bet on it! Lisa Vanderpump will likely reign as the richest and most powerful Vanderpump Rules star for years to come.