The cast of “Jersey Shore” has been fist-pumping since the show’s premiere in 2009. It quickly became the highest-rated show, but the cast was paid very little in the first season.

However, by the end of it all, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, and Pauly “Pauly D” DelVecchio all earned $150,000 per episode, plus bonuses.

Jenni “JWoww” Farley made $100,000 per episode, Vinny Guadagnino made $90,000, Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro made $80,000, and Deena Cortese made $40,000.