Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss salary from Season 4 to 19 crossed ₹2,449 crore. Here’s how Bhaijaan’s paycheck grew from ₹2.5 crore to ₹150 crore in 2025.
Salman Khan Bigg Boss Salary All Seasons: A Bollywood Star’s TV Paycheck
Picture this: August 2025, a roaring Mumbai studio, fans chanting “Bhaijaan!” as Salman Khan walks into the Bigg Boss 19 set. Since Season 4 (2010), Salman has transformed the show into India’s biggest reality TV phenomenon. But beyond the drama inside the house, it’s Salman’s staggering salary that makes headlines every year.
From ₹2.5 crore per episode in Season 4 to a reported ₹150 crore for Season 19, his Bigg Boss journey is also a story of Bollywood’s unmatched star power.
Highlights
- Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss salary grew from ₹2.5 crore in Season 4 (2010) to ₹150 crore in Season 19 (2025) (TOI).
- He earned ₹250 crore in Season 18, but took a ₹100 crore pay cut in Season 19 for a shorter stint (HindustanTimes).
- The ₹1000 crore Season 16 rumor was debunked by Salman as “false” (Moneycontrol).
- Season 13 (2019–20) was his biggest hit season, with ₹15 crore per episode (Pratidintime).
- Fans joke: “Salman’s paycheck is bigger than the prize money itself!”
Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss Salary Breakdown (Season 4 to 19)
| Season | Year | Fee Per Episode | Approx. Total | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2010 | ₹2.5 cr | ₹45 cr | Salman’s debut, TRPs soared |
| 5 | 2011 | ₹2.5 cr | ₹50 cr | Co-hosted with Sanjay Dutt |
| 6 | 2012 | ₹2.5 cr | ₹50 cr | Stable fee |
| 7 | 2013 | ₹5 cr | ₹80 cr | Fee doubled, show peaked |
| 8 | 2014 | ₹5.5 cr | ₹88 cr | Gradual hike |
| 9 | 2015 | ₹6 cr | ₹96 cr | TRPs steady |
| 10 | 2016 | ₹8 cr | ₹128 cr | “Common Man” season |
| 11 | 2017 | ₹11 cr | ₹176 cr | Big jump |
| 12 | 2018 | ₹12 cr | ₹192 cr | Consistent hike |
| 13 | 2019–20 | ₹15 cr | ₹240 cr | Sidharth–Shehnaaz hit season |
| 14 | 2020–21 | ₹10 cr | ₹160 cr | Pandemic edition |
| 15 | 2021–22 | ₹12.5 cr | ₹350 cr | Record, though debated |
| 16 | 2022–23 | ₹15 cr | ₹240 cr | ₹1000 cr rumor denied |
| 17 | 2023–24 | ₹6 cr | ₹150 cr | Ankita Lokhande season |
| 18 | 2024–25 | Lump sum | ₹250 cr | Salman hinted at quitting |
| 19 | 2025–26 | ₹5 cr | ₹150 cr | Short 15-week stint |
Total Reported Earnings (Seasons 4–19): ~₹2,449 crore.
How Salman’s Paycheck Grew
- Season 4–6 (2010–12): ₹2.5 crore per episode made him India’s highest-paid TV host (WIONews).
- Season 7 (2013): Doubled to ₹5 crore as Bigg Boss went mainstream (India.com).
- Season 13 (2019–20): ₹15 crore per episode the Sidharth–Shehnaaz wave (Pratidintime).
- Season 15 (2021–22): Rumored ₹350 crore sparked debate (Moneycontrol).
- Season 18 (2024–25): ₹250 crore flat fee.
- Season 19 (2025–26): Pay cut to ₹150 crore due to reduced hosting weeks (HT).
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Why the Pay Cut in Season 19?
Salman’s ₹100 crore drop from Season 18 shocked fans. But the reason is clear:
- Hosting only 15 weeks, guest hosts like Farah Khan / Karan Johar expected for the rest (OneIndia).
- OTT-first strategy on JioCinema reduced Colors TV share, leading to cost adjustments (IndianExpress).
Still, even at ₹10 crore per weekend, he remains India’s highest-paid TV star.
Watch Bigg Boss Season 19 here
What’s Next for Salman & Bigg Boss?
Despite hinting at quitting after Season 18, Salman returned for Season 19 with a “Democrazy” theme twist (WIONews). Fans plead on X: “Bhaijaan, Bigg Boss is incomplete without you!”
Whether he continues for Season 20 remains uncertain, but one thing is clear his salary sets the gold standard for Indian television.
FAQs
1. What is Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss salary for all seasons?
From ₹2.5 crore per episode in Season 4 to ₹150 crore in Season 19, Salman’s total is ~₹2,449 crore (TOI).
2. Why did Salman take a pay cut in Season 19?
Because he hosted only 15 weeks and the show shifted to OTT-first (HT).
3. Which season paid him the most?
Season 15, with a reported ₹350 crore though figures remain debated (Moneycontrol).
4. Did he earn ₹1000 crore in Season 16?
No, Salman denied it, saying his earnings were “not even a quarter” of that (Moneycontrol).
5. Will Salman host Bigg Boss Season 20?
Unclear after hinting at quitting, he still returned for Season 19 (Siasat).
