Which 'Real Housewives' star makes most money on Insta? Kandi Burruss to Kyle Richards, here's how much they earn

In case you're wondering how much do the housewives make per Instagram post, and who makes the most, then read on to know all the details
UPDATED DEC 22, 2020
Eva Marcille, Kandi Burruss, and Kyle Richards (Getty Images)
Eva Marcille, Kandi Burruss, and Kyle Richards (Getty Images)

It is no secret that ladies on Bravo's hit reality franchise, 'Real Housewives', lead an extravagant lifestyle. From living in large mansions to sporting designer outfits, they have an eye for the finer things in life. While some of them run their own business empires and rake in money, many others depend on their husbands and the show to fund their lavish lifestyle.

Considering the housewives film only for a few months in a year, if you're wondering how else do these ladies make money, then here's your answer -- as a social media influencer. Thanks to social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter, many housewives make some extra income by posting a sponsored post to their large following. Considering these housewives have a huge following on their social media, they are the perfect choice for companies to promote their brands. In case you're wondering how much do the housewives make per Instagram post, and who makes the most, then read on to know all the details.

Kandi Burruss attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Getty Images)

Sitting pretty on top of the highest social media earnings list is none other than Kandi Burruss of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' fame. On 'RHOA' we see the housewife regularly hustling to make money, from running multiple businesses to starring in various television shows and writing songs for popular artists, this housewife sure knows how to diversify her income sources. One of her many sources of income includes her social media earnings. According to research carried out by Pilot Fish, the housewife reportedly makes $27,243 per Instagram post!

TV personality Porsha Williams attends Columbia Pictures "Superfly" Atlanta special screening on June 7, 2018 at SCADShow in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment )

Kandi's fellow housewife Porsha Williams is the second-highest earner on the list. Porsha's Instagram account boasts of 5.9 million followers, so it comes as no surprise that this 'RHOA' star makes an estimated $19,808 per social media post. The ladies of 'RHOA' have occupied the top three spots on the list, as Eva Marcille is the third housewife from the franchise who makes the highest money via social media posts. Although Eva only appeared in three seasons, the former 'America's Next Top Model' manages to earn $13,938 per post.

Yolanda Hadid attends the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 on November 08, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/2018 Getty Images)

NeNe Leakes, the OG housewife of 'RHOA', makes an estimated $12,256 per post. Yolanda Hadid may no longer be a supermodel strutting down the runway, but that doesn't stop this former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star from posting some sponsored content on her Instagram page to make a couple of extra bucks. Yolanda reportedly earns $11,338 per Instagram post. 

TV Personality Kim Zolciak hosts the Kentucky Derby hat contest at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway on May 6, 2017 in Yonkers, New York. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway)

Yolanda's fellow 'RHOBH' star Kyle Richards, might be an OG housewife, but she earned the sixth spot on the list with $10,438 per post. Even though these housewives may no longer be on the show, they continue to be wildly popular amongst their fans and followers, so several former housewives too made it to the list of top social media earners. For instance, Kim Zolciak Bierman makes $10,384 per Instagram post, while Lisa Vanderpump earns $8,905, and $8.894 by Phaedra Parks. Being a housewife seems to have certainly paid off for these ladies.

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