Who’s the richest Jersey Shore star in 2024? Net worths, ranked – from Snooki and celebrity DJ Pauly D, to influencer JWoww and ex-con The Situation, all set to return for Family Vacation Season 7
When Jersey Shore first premiered in 2009, its cast immediately started making headlines – both on and off camera. While the show caused controversy for its portrayal of Italian-Americans in New Jersey, it also smashed ratings. The original series secured six more seasons until the end of its run in 2012.
But that was only the start of what the franchise had to offer. Of course, you can’t keep a good “guido” down, and multiple spin-offs like The Pauly D Project, All Star Shore and Snooki & JWoww followed the cancellation.
These days, the Jersey Shore franchise is back and thriving, with revival series Jersey Shore: Family Vacation set to premiere its seventh season on February 8.
So, after all these years of fake tans, excessive hair gel and pumping muscle, how wealthy are the Jersey Shore stars, according to Celebrity Net Worth? Here’s what we know.
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9. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, 41
Estimated net worth: US$300,000
Who can forget The Situation, one of the show’s biggest breakout stars? After reportedly earning US$150,000 an episode on Jersey Shore, he became a regular on the reality TV circuit, appearing on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother. He also wrote a couple of books, released a workout video, launched a vitamin line with GNC, and bagged endorsem*nts with Devotion Vodka and Reebok Zig Tech shoes.
But sadly for Mike, following a series of run-ins with the taxman, he’s been left with a mere US$300,000. He also served eight months in prison for tax evasion.
8. Deena Nicole Buckner (née Cortese), 37
Estimated net worth: US$2 million
Deena continued to appear on reality and talk shows after Jersey Shore ended, gaining popularity over the years. She reportedly made US$40,000 per episode on the show – significantly less than some of the other stars. These days though, the tables have turned, and she’s earning a reported US$100,000 per episode on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
7. Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, 38
Estimated net worth: US$3 million
During his time on the original Jersey Shore, Ronnie originally earned US$80,000 per episode. His salary increased to US$150,000 thanks to his popularity. After that, he appeared on TV show Famously Single, starred in weight-loss advertisem*nts and partnered with a CBD brand. After dipping in and out of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation over the past few years, he’s confirmed to be returning as a full-time cast member for the seventh season.
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6. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, 36
Estimated net worth: US$4 million
When you think of Jersey Shore, the show-stealing Snooki must spring to mind first. As a result of her popularity, she’s appeared in everything from Snooki & JWoww, The New Celebrity Apprentice and Celebrity Family Feud, to Dancing with the Stars, Cribs and Cake Boss. Snooki started off earning a mere US$2,200 per episode on Jersey Shore, which was raised to a whopping US$150,000 during the show’s run. These days, she runs her own boutique fashion store The Snooki Shop, with two locations in New Jersey and an address in New York coming soon.
5. Angelina Pivarnick, 37
Estimated net worth: US$4 million
She only starred on the first two seasons of Jersey Shore, but that was enough to make a lasting impact on Angelina’s career – and her bank account. After quitting the show, she appeared on the reality TV series Couples Therapy, Double Shot at Love and How Far Is Tattoo Far?, and competed in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Now she’s back with the gang starring as a full-time cast member on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
4. Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, 36
Estimated net worth: US$4 million
She was a hit on the original series, but initially declined to appear on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, saying she was in a “completely different place” on her Instagram. But, lo and behold, she’s done a 180, confirming last year that she will indeed return for the seventh season. Sammi also runs her Sweetheart Styles boutique – which sells curated fashion pieces that reflect her personal style – and has released fragrances Dangerous and Dangerous Desires.
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3. Jenni “JWoww” Farley, 37
Estimated net worth: US$4 million
Since making a name for herself on Jersey Shore, JWoww has become a reality TV regular, starring in Snooki & JWoww, Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, Celebrity Family Feud and the current Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. JWoww is also a social media influencer on Instagram, where she promotes products to her almost eight million followers. Last year, she was voted one of Variety’s 40 Most Powerful Women in Reality TV.
2. Vinny Guadagnino, 36
Estimated net worth: US$5 million
Vinny starred in all six original seasons of Jersey Shore, eventually earning a reported US$90,000 per episode. Like his co-stars, he went on to appear in various reality TV shows, including The Masked Dancer and Dancing with the Stars. But, unlike his co-stars, Vinny took acting classes after Jersey Shore, bagging a minor role in 90210 and a guest role in The Hard Times of RJ Berger. He also showed off his hard work at the gym during multiple residencies as a Chippendales guest host in Las Vegas.
1. Pauly “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio Jr, 43
Estimated net worth: US$20 million
With his signature hairstyle and pearly whites, Pauly D was always the funny one in the group. These days, he’s the one laughing all the way to the bank with an estimated fortune of US$20 million – significantly higher than the rest of the Jersey Shore cast.
He earned an impressive reported US$150,000 per episode back in the day, launched clothing and tanning product lines, and appeared in a string of reality shows, including The Pauly D Project, Double Shot at Love and Famously Single. But it’s his job as a sought-after DJ that has really seen his wealth skyrocket, with Pauly reportedly charging US$40,000 to US$60,000 per set. Who said it doesn’t pay to party the night away?
