Jennifer Lopez – $500,000
Jennifer Lopez is most famous for her work as an actress and singer who made her mark on the industry over the past thirty years. We are not at all surprised to find out that she was getting paid $500,000 for each episode of American Idol in 2012. Like the other celebrities on our list, she was enlisted to judge the promising young singers on the show. If you wanted our opinion on the matter, there is no one better for the job than JLo herself!
Jennifer Lopez – $500,000
Kelly Clarkson – $461,000
Kelly Clarkson made it big when she brought home the crown during the first season of American Idol. The entire country cheered her on. She has since embarked on an incredibly successful music career and rubbed shoulders with musical greats. It is not a reach to say that she is one of them now! Clarkson appeared on The Voice and made $12 million in one season. Season 15 had 26 episodes, which meant that she brought home $461,000 for each one.
Kelly Clarkson – $461,000
