How Much Do They Get Paid on Fixer Upper

Chip and Joanna reportedly made an average of $30,000 per renovation on Fixer Upper, plus an undisclosed fee from HGTV. With 79 episodes under their belt in the show’s first five seasons, Chip and Joanna made at least $2.37 million just from televised renovations alone.

Are people on Fixer Upper paid?

Homeowners on the show must have a home with a purchase price under $200,000 and they require at least $30,000 worth of renovations. HGTV does not fund the renovations, but they do cover the cost of one bonus item and pay a talent fee to Chip & Joanna.

How do Chip and Joanna Gaines get paid on Fixer Upper?

To top it off, the homeowners aren’t required to pay Chip and Joanna for their design services, since HGTV covers the talent fee. This means they get a full-blown renovation and pay only for the furniture, so it’s a pretty solid deal.