How Much Did Cheryl Burke Earn From 'DWTS' As A Participant For 26 Years? A Look At Her Net Worth

Cheryl Burke has been making headlines simultaneously with season 34 of Dancing With The Stars. Cheryl, who is now a full-time beauty influencer, has been a participant for 26 years on the show, DWTS. It was in 2022 when she left the show, and now that she is returning there, although as a guest judge, she has been making waves around.

For the unversed, Cheryl, during her time on DWTS, reportedly earned in the six figures per year. Yes! You heard it right: several reports confirmed it, and the reason for her massive earnings was surely her experience, which she gained through hard work in the ballroom over 26 seasons. So, amid Burke's making headlines, let's have a look at the massive paycheck she left behind when she left the show and the net worth she has now. 

How Much did Cheryl Burke earn from DWTS as a veteran participant with 26 seasons' experience?

Cheryl Burke was on DWTS from seasons 2 to 19. Following this, she again returned in season 23 and worked there till season 26, before finally leaving the show in 2022. While the exact amount she received over the years couldn't be disclosed, as per The Things, at the beginning of the show, dancers were paid USD 1,600 per episode, which was considered less than the effort they put in, and it continued to increase.

Reportedly, over the years, the experienced dancers like Cheryl were paid USD 5,200 per episode. According to the same report, for each season, experienced participants like Burke earned USD 1,00,000. And, as in a year there are two seasons, it hints that experienced dancers earn around USD 2,00,000 per year from DWTS. While not officially confirmed, given the effort the dancers put in earning six figures per season, it seemed fair enough, at least for the veterans.

Cheryl Burke's net worth

Talking about Burke's return, she is now a guest judge on the show, and no data about the paycheck from the show is available as of now. Well, reports claim that on the 34th season of DWTS, judges may reportedly earn USD 1.2 million, while pro dancers can earn USD 1,200 to 1,600 per episode, and veterans can get up to USD 5,000 per episode. Talking about Cheryl Burke's net worth, as of 2024, it was reported to be USD 3 million, which by 2025 had increased to USD 4 million, which came with her brand expansion, clothing brand, podcast, and more, along with the wealth she made from DWTS.

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Why did Cheryl Burke leave DWTS after 26 seasons?

Back when she announced her retirement from DWTS, Cheryl Burke said in an interview with Variety that she wanted to do a whole lot of things, and it's been 26 seasons since she was with the show, teaching celebs how to dance. She said that she never thought that she would last that long, and her plan was to do only one season, but she also explained that she was grateful for the experience. Back then, she also expressed her wish to return to the show as a judge, and as it seems, her manifestation worked. She mentioned:

"They have been very well aware for probably a few years now. So unfortunately, that decision is not up to me. I would love to still be a part of the family, I just would love a different role on the show, just like anybody after 26 seasons of having that same title. I think it’s important, for me at least, to feel like, okay, let’s grow together as a brand and also for me as a person. If that’s not with the show, then I’m moving forward and I’m moving on."

What do you think about Cheryl Burke's return on DWTS?

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