All 22 stars of 'The Bachelor' ranked by estimated net worth

For the most part, the lead of the season receives a salary equivalent to what they would normally earn at their job outside of the show according to author Amy Kaufman in her book , "Bachelor Nation: Inside The World Of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure." Kaufman suggested that "The Bachelor" lead typically earns a six-figure salary for their time on the show, which leads audiences to wonder which of the show's 22 stars has the most cash .

Without further ado, here are all 22 bachelors ranked by their reported net worth.

It's worth noting that these are all estimates and, as some have left the public eye entirely we have more information on some Bachelors than others.

Juan Pablo Galavis is a sports and entertainment consultant.

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Former Venezuelan professional soccer player Juan Pablo Galavis starred in the 18th season of "The Bachelor." Galavis spent six years as a professional soccer player for Caracas FC and Miami FC , where he played forward.

Now, Galavis' LinkedIn profile lists he is acting as a sports and entertainment consultant, which ZipRecruiter estimates someone in a similar position would earn around $50,000 per year.

Second Bachelor Aaron Buerge sold his ring on eBay.

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"The Bachelor's second star, Aaron Buerge, famously joined his ex in auctioning off the ring he proposed to her with selling on eBay for $28,300. Buerge reportedly faced bankruptcy in 2011, but now is working as the director and executive vice president at Legacy Bank and Trust, according to his LinkedIn .

Though there is no salary data for this specific position, Glassdoor estimates a job similar to this would fall in the six-figure range.

Matt Grant works as a consultant.

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The first-ever British Bachelor Matt Grant appeared on the show in 2008. His LinkedIn profile lists experience in marketing and business development, and he is currently a principal consultant at Grant Schwartz . Grant moved back to the UK where Glassdoor puts similar positions around 77,000 which is roughly $100,000 annually.

Andrew Baldwin is an active Navy doctor.

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Glassdoor estimates this position pays between $111,000 and $124,000.

Alex Michel famously disappeared and founded a tech startup.

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The first-ever star of "The Bachelor," Alex Michel has famously removed himself from Bachelor Nation. In a 2013 interview with Katie Couric, host Chris Harrison revealed he had completely disappeared saying, "I know people have tried to get ahold of him, and we would have loved to have had him here today, but he's kind of gone on to live his life."

Immediately following the show, Michel worked as a spokesman for Match.com and Princess Cruises. Now, Michel's LinkedIn page reveals he co-founded a Washington D.C.-based media and technology start-up called NewCo. He previously worked at Microsoft in London, with titles including Chief Of Staff and Head Of Strategy. These jobs are estimated to have six-figure salaries.

Ben Higgins is a financial analyst, has a podcast, and is the president of a company.

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Ben Higgins was on "The Bachelor" in 2016, and has become a staple in Bachelor Nation since. He made a small appearance on "Bachelor In Paradise," competed in"Bachelor Winter Games," and hosts the Almost Famous podcast with Ashley Iaconetti.

Before he became Bachelor, it was estimated that Higgins is worth around $100,000, but he has definitely taken on more projects since his days as a financial analyst. Higgins' LinkedIn reveals he serves as president and co-founder of Generous International LLC, "a for profit for purpose enterprise that exists to make the world better through every product sold, providing the consumer a unique opportunity to be a world changer through their purchase."

Though there is no reliable data that points to an estimate on Higgins' net worth, one can suspect Higgins is seeing a lot more in his bankroll than $100,000.

Nick Viall is making his living from partnerships and a new podcast.

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According to Bustle , prior to Nick Viall's stint as the star of "The Bachelor," he was working as an account executiveat Salesforce. In addition to the money he earned for appearing on the season, Viall also most likely brought home $15,000 for his time on "Bachelor In Paradise," and well over $125,000 for competing on "Dancing With The Stars."

Like other "Bachelor" alum, Viall has taken on the role of influencer, partnering with brands such as Smirnoff and Smart Sweets . Most recently, Viall is the host of his own podcast The Viall Files which one can speculate will bring in a solid amount of money through advertising.

Brad Womack is an Austin-based bar owner.

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Brad Womack appeared on "The Bachelor" twice once in 2007 and again in 2011 after famously rejecting both women at the end of his first season. Womack hails from Austin,Texas, where he worked as a bartender for many years.

Sean Lowe made some smart money moves.

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In an in-depth interview with Fortune (that has since been deleted), Sean Lowe discussed how he sought to use his "Bachelor" fame to bolster his finances. According to Fortune , Lowe found out he would be appearing on Emily Maynard's season of "The Bachelorette" while selling insurance, but it was after his season as "The Bachelor" he realized his earning potential.

Following the show, Lowe earned a paycheck through other shows such as "Dancing With The Stars," as well as making paid appearances at Hollywood events. His appearance on "Dancing With The Stars" alone earned Lowe $125,000 off the bat, then $10,000 for weeks three and four, $20,000 for five, six, and seven, and $30,000 for week eight. This comes to a total of $235,000, which Lowe put towards a $10,000,000 real estate investment in Dallas.

Charlie OConnell has made more TV appearances.

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Byron Velvick is a professional fisherman and ESPN host.

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According to the resort's Facebook page , Velvick has earned over $1.2 million in fishing tournament winnings, but Celebrity Net Worth estimates Velvick is worth around $600,000.

Jake Pavelka has appeared on many other reality shows.

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According to his Twitter , Pavelka still works as a jet pilot, which Glassdoor estimates brings in $113,709 annually.

Ben Flajnik now works for Yelp.

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Colton Underwood is earning $100,000 as the current Bachelor.

Current "Bachelor" Colton Underwood is a former NFL linebacker . During his time in the NFL, Underwood was picked up by the San Diego Chargers in 2014 and the Oakland Raiders in 2015. He never played during a regular season game, so his total pay for his time in the NFL is estimated to be around $121,000.

Underwood also serves as president of The Legacy Foundation , a non-profit that works to empower people living with Cystic Fibrosis through providing resources and support. Tax filings from 2016 show Underwood spends 20 hours per week and takes no pay for his work with the foundation.

While fulfilling his role as the star of "The Bachelor," Underwood is reportedly earning $100,000 along with the $15,000 check he received for his emotional journey on last summer's "Bachelor In Paradise."

Jason Mesnick is a real estate broker in Seattle.

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Season 13's star of "The Bachelor" was Jason Mesnick. According to his LinkedIn , he was working as abusiness development manager before being cast on the show. In a controversial decision, Mesnick married the season's runner-up in a two-hour televised event in 2010. ABC is known to pay "Bachelor" couples for allowing them to air their weddings, so Mesnick and wife Molly potentially earned upwards of $1 million for granting viewers access.

After the wedding, Mesnick became a real estate broker for Northwest Group Real Estate and now serves as a founding broker for Seattle-based agency Compass . Looking at Mesnick's listings and considering the standard realtor commission of 5-6% of the total sale, he could be earning anywhere from $33,000-$204,000 per sale.

Bob Guiney has had lots of jobs.

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Since then, he has hosted a variety of television series, most currently "Date My House" on TLC. Guiney has also published a book , and plays in a band alongside fellow actors Greg Grunberg ("Alias," "Heroes"), James Denton ("Desperate Housewives"), Jesse Spencer ("House"), Adrian Pasdar ("Heroes," "Desperate Housewives"), Scott Grimes ("American Dad," "ER"), as well as members of the rock band, Eagles.

Chris Soules has been called a "multi-millionaire."

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Iowa-native and farmer Chris Soules has been characterized as a "multi-millionaire" on more than one occasion. In a sneak peek leading up to Andi Dorfman's season of "The Bachelorette," host Chris Harrison described Soules to USA Today saying, "If you say he's just a farmer, you're missing it. He's a millionaire."

Arie Luyendyk Jr works as a realtor in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Arie Luyendyk Jr is a professional race car driver and real estate agent.

Arie Luyendyk Jr appeared on season 22 of "The Bachelor," and is a professional race car driver. He comes from a racing family, and his father, Arie Luyendyk Sr, has won the Indy 500 twice . Though Luyendyk Jr has not had quite as lucrative of a career as his father, he still made a fair amount of cash during his time racing. USA Today reports Luyendyk raced for eight years, mostly in the Indy Lights Series and once in the Indy 500. He reportedly earned a total of $415,550 in the Indy Lights Series and took home $196,055 at the Indy 500.

Along with his career in racing, Luyendyk works as a real estate agent for RE/MAX Excalibur in Scottsdale, Arizona. Luyendyk often shares his current listings and sales on his Instagram, and when factoring in the standard realtor commission of 5-6% of the total sale, it is clear how Luyendyk has been able to build a small fortune. For example, Luyendyk sold a $1,120,000 home , and could be estimated that he took home upwards of $67,000 in commission.

Jesse Palmer is a sports commentator on ESPN.

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The show's fifth star, Jesse Palmer, is a former NFL player. Palmer played on the New York Giants from 2001-2004 and for the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. Palmer was the first professional athlete Bachelor as well as the first non-American Bachelor.

Palmer later took his television career to broadcast as a sports commentator on Fox, the NFL Network, and ESPN where he reportedly earned a seven-figure salary.

Travis Lane Stork has been hosting "The Doctors" for 10 seasons.

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Season eight's Bachelor Travis Lane Stork might be familiar to audiences from his 10 seasons hosting talk show "The Doctors." Before turning to educating the masses through TV, Stork was working as an ER physician in Colorado. Glassdoor reports the average ER physician in the United States makes well over $200,000 annually.

Andrew Firestone owns a vineyard in California.

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Andrew Firestone is the great-grandson of the founder of Firestone Tire, which has been in business since 1900. The company was purchased by Bridgestone Corp . in 1988, and reportedly brought in more than $30 billion in sales last year.

Lorenzo Borghese is a cosmetics entrepreneur and son of a prince.

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All 22 stars of 'The Bachelor' ranked by estimated net worth

Juan Pablo Galavis is a sports and entertainment consultant.

Second Bachelor Aaron Buerge sold his ring on eBay.

Matt Grant works as a consultant.

Andrew Baldwin is an active Navy doctor.

Alex Michel famously disappeared and founded a tech startup.

Ben Higgins is a financial analyst, has a podcast, and is the president of a company.

Nick Viall is making his living from partnerships and a new podcast.

Brad Womack is an Austin-based bar owner.

Sean Lowe made some smart money moves.

Charlie OConnell has made more TV appearances.

Byron Velvick is a professional fisherman and ESPN host.

Jake Pavelka has appeared on many other reality shows.

Ben Flajnik now works for Yelp.

Colton Underwood is earning $100,000 as the current Bachelor.

Jason Mesnick is a real estate broker in Seattle.

Bob Guiney has had lots of jobs.

Chris Soules has been called a "multi-millionaire."

Arie Luyendyk Jr works as a realtor in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Jesse Palmer is a sports commentator on ESPN.

Travis Lane Stork has been hosting "The Doctors" for 10 seasons.

Andrew Firestone owns a vineyard in California.

Lorenzo Borghese is a cosmetics entrepreneur and son of a prince.