Dancing with the Stars professional dancers typically earn between $1,200 and $5,000 per episode, depending on their experience and popularity. New pros start at around $1,200 per episode, while seasoned pros may earn close to $5,000 per episode. Overall, the maximum a pro dancer can earn per season is estimated to be around $100,000 to $295,000, with bonuses for making it to the finale but no million-dollar prize involved. This pay is notably less than that of the celebrity contestants, who start at $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two weeks, with possible earnings up to $295,000 or more by season end depending on how far they advance. Pros also do the bulk of the work training celebrities and choreographing dances, but their pay remains modest compared to stars and some hosts or judges on the show. Some pros reported significant pay cuts when reassigned to troupe dancer roles, which pay much less.