As new episodes of Below Deck prepare to set sail on the 2024 TV schedule in February, multiple former stars have spoken out about the pay discrepancy crew members receive on the show. Speaking about their salaries in comparison to other Bravo shows, it’s clear how frustrated these crew members are about their income, especially considering they star in one of the network's big hit franchises.
According to Business Insider, stars of Southern Charm reportedly make $25,000 per episode, and those on The Real Housewives make over $1 million per season. Meanwhile, Below Deck’s crew makes what they normally would working on a yacht. That number is about $5,000 to $6,000 per month – multiple sources told the outlet about this, and Ashley Marti, who was a stewardess on Season 3 of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, said:
