As a longtime fan of Mama June and her outrageous family, I‘m sure you‘ve wondered just how much cash this famous reality TV ma has raked in over the years. Well friend, you‘ve come to the right place!
In this ultimate guide, we‘ll dig deep into everything you ever wanted to know about Mama June‘s salary, net worth, and income sources. From per episode paychecks to sponsorship deals, book sales and more – it‘s all broken down for you here!
How Much Does Mama June Make Per Episode of Her Shows?
Mama June‘s income from reality TV alone is impressive. Let‘s start by looking at her per episode salaries over the years:
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (2012-2014)
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As the star, Mama June was estimated to be making around $50,000 per episode when the show first started.
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By the end of the show‘s run, she was likely earning over $100,000 per episode thanks to ratings and popularity.
Mama June: From Not to Hot (2017-2019)
- On this show documenting her weight loss journey, Mama June was scoring an estimated $125,000 per episode.
Mama June: Family Crisis (2019-2020)
- After some personal troubles, June‘s earnings decreased to approximately $75,000 per episode on this show.
Mama June: Road to Redemption (2020-present)
- On her latest show, sources estimate she is making between $75,000 to $100,000 per episode.
So in total, Mama June has raked in at least $3-4 million directly from her reality show salaries over the past decade!
What is Mama June‘s Overall Net Worth?
According to multiple reports, Mama June‘s current overall net worth is estimated to be around $1-1.5 million.
Here‘s a breakdown of where that million-dollar net worth comes from:
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Reality show salary – Between $3-4 million total as outlined above
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Endorsement deals and sponsorships – June has partnered with brands like Nutrisystem, Boombod, CLA Safflower Oil, and more. These deals can pay upwards of $50,000 – $100,000 each.
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Paid Instagram promotions – On Instagram, Mama June has over 2 million followers. For a single sponsored post, she can charge around $5,000.
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Book sales – Her 2017 memoir "Mama June: From Not to Hot" was on the NY Times Bestseller list. She likely earned over $100,000 from book sales.
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Cameo videos – Mama June earns $45 per personalized Cameo video for fans.
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Club appearances/events – June can earn up to $20,000 for appearing at nightclubs and special events.
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Merchandise sales – She sells t-shirts, mugs, hoodies and other merch for extra income.
Adding it all up, these diverse income streams have allowed Mama June to build an impressive million-dollar net worth empire!
A Breakdown of Mama June‘s Other Key Sources of Income
In addition to her primary reality TV and sponsorship deals, Mama June earns big bucks from other side projects. Let‘s take a look:
Book Sales
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As mentioned, June‘s memoir "Mama June: From Not to Hot" was a New York Times Bestseller in 2017.
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Topping the charts likely earned her at least $100,000 in royalties.
Cameo Videos
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June is available on Cameo, charging $45 per short personalized video for fans.
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If she does 1 video per day at this rate, that‘s an extra $16,425 per year.
Club/Event Appearances
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Mama June can earn a big payday just from showing up! She can get paid up to $20,000 for an appearance at a nightclub or special event.
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Even doing just 10 events per year at this rate would mean an extra $200,000 for June.
Merchandise
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June sells her own line of t-shirts, mugs, hoodies and other fun merch on her website.
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These could bring in an estimated $20,000 to $50,000 extra per year for June‘s bank account.
As you can see, Mama June has proven to be a savvy businesswoman – leveraging her fame into a variety of money-making opportunities beyond just reality TV.
A Breakdown of How Much Mama June‘s Family Members Make
Of course, Mama June isn‘t the only money-maker in the family! Here‘s a quick look at the estimated earnings of other key family members:
Pumpkin (Lauryn Shannon) – Mama June‘s Daughter
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Estimated Net Worth: $300,000
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Reality Show Salary: $3,000 – $7,000 per episode
Josh Efird – Pumpkin‘s Husband
- Estimated Yearly Income: $100,000
Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon – Mama June‘s Daughter
- Estimated Yearly Income: $50,000
Sugar Bear – Mama June‘s Ex-Boyfriend
- Estimated Net Worth: $200,000
Thanks to their wild popularity and entertaining antics, this unique family has been able to profit big time from the world of reality television. Go team Shannon!
Does Mama June Pay Child Support to Pumpkin?
One question fans often have is whether Mama June provides child support to her daughter Pumpkin, who has custody of June‘s youngest daughter, Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson.
The answer is no, June does not pay any formal child support to Pumpkin.
When Pumpkin was granted custody of Alana in 2019, it was an informal family agreement – not a legal court order requiring child support payments. June voluntarily signed over custody rights to Pumpkin without any child support requirements.
Since Pumpkin is an adult, there would be no legal requirement for June to pay child support anyway. Their custody and support agreement is done privately as a family matter.
So while June may provide gifts and money to Pumpkin and Alana from time to time, she is not obligated to pay monthly child support checks. Their arrangement was made outside of court and without mandated support orders.
I hope this clears up the situation around whether June financially supports Pumpkin as Alana‘s caretaker. Let me know if you have any other questions!
How Much Does Honey Boo Boo Make and What‘s Her Net Worth?
Of course, we can‘t talk money without discussing Honey Boo Boo herself!
Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo, has earned big bucks from her family‘s reality TV ventures over the years. Let‘s look at a breakdown:
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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo – Estimated $50,000 per episode at the peak of show popularity
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Dancing With the Stars: Juniors – Earned over $50,000 for appearance
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Paid social media promotions – Now has over 2.4 million Instagram followers and counting!
Total estimated net worth: Around $800,000
That‘s right, Honey Boo Boo has an impressive net worth over over $800k already – and she‘s only 16!
Mama June undoubtedly takes a cut as her manager, but overall Alana has done very well for herself capitalizing on her viral child star fame.
Well, I hope this gave you the complete scoop on where Mama June gets all her cash! Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions. I‘m happy to provide more insight into our favorite outrageous reality TV family ;). Talk soon!
