Guess what, The Voice fans? Season 28 is finally here!
The latest installment of the hit NBC series is officially back on TV starting Monday, September 22, 2025, and we couldn't be more excited about it! With new contestants vying for a chance to be a music superstar, we'll get to see the lengths they go to in order to win it all on The Voice.
They're not alone in doing this, though. They have the help of coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, and Snoop Dogg this time around, ready to share their experience in the industry and help them as they make their way through the competition.
Speaking of The Voice coaches, fans know that plenty of well-loved musicians have gotten the chance to mentor the contestants competing over the years. But given how there's always a switch-up of coaches every season, we had to wonder: Do The Voice coaches get paid for their time on the show? If so, how much do they make per season? Naturally, we had to do a deep dive into this subject—and we seriously can't believe the results we uncovered.
Do The Voice coaches get paid?
Like all competition shows airing on TV, the coaches do get a nice sum for being mentors on The Voice.
According to a report from StyleCaster, the coaches are bringing in millions and millions of dollars for their time on the show. And other outlets have reported the same, with ranges from $10 million to up to $14 million (although some have gotten even more—more on that below!). So, while we can't say for sure for each individual coach, we're confident that each of them has a multi-million dollar deal.
Which coach on The Voice got paid the most?
Given how The Voice has been on the air since 2011, there has to be at least one coach who has made the most during their time on the show.
According to OK! Magazine, the coach who reportedly got paid the most while appearing on The Voice was none other than Ariana Grande.
The outlet wrote Ariana likely made between $20 million and $25 million to appear on season 21 back in September 2021. What's more, the publication notes she likely beat OG coach Blake Shelton (who received around $13 million for 23 seasons of the show) and Christina Aguilera (who made roughly $17 million on and off for six seasons).
