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Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss salary over the years will leave you stunned

Over the years, Salman Khan’s paycheck for hosting Bigg Boss has grown as dramatically as the show’s popularity. From Rs 11 crore per episode in Season 11 to a reported Rs 60 crore per month for Season 18, his fee hikes reflect not just his star power but also the blockbuster status of India’s biggest reality show.

August 12, 2025 / 16:42 IST
Bigg Boss 11 – Rs 11 Crore Per Episode  According to India TV, Salman Khan charged a whopping Rs 11 crore per episode for Bigg Boss 11. His larger-than-life hosting style and quick wit kept audiences hooked week after week.
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Bigg Boss 11 – Rs 11 Crore Per Episode
According to India TV, Salman Khan charged a whopping Rs 11 crore per episode for Bigg Boss 11. His larger-than-life hosting style and quick wit kept audiences hooked week after week.
Bigg Boss 12 – Rs 14 Crore Per Episode  By the next season, India Today reported his paycheck had jumped to Rs 14 crore per episode. Salman’s unmatched screen presence continued to be one of the biggest draws of the show.
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Bigg Boss 12 – Rs 14 Crore Per Episode
By the next season, India Today reported his paycheck had jumped to Rs 14 crore per episode. Salman Khan’s unmatched screen presence continued to be one of the biggest draws of the show.
Bigg Boss 13 – Rs 15 Crore Per Episode  The Shehnaaz Gill–Sidharth Shukla season was a cultural phenomenon. As per Times of India, Salman earned Rs 15 crore per episode, matching the season’s massive popularity.
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Bigg Boss 13 – Rs 15 Crore Per Episode
The Shehnaaz Gill–Sidharth Shukla season was a cultural phenomenon. As per Times of India, Salman Khan earned Rs 15 crore per episode, matching the season’s massive popularity.
Bigg Boss 14 – Rs 20 Crore Per Weekend  For Bigg Boss 14, reports suggested Salman took home Rs 20 crore per weekend. His Weekend Ka Vaar episodes were a mix of entertainment, reality checks, and pure star power.
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Bigg Boss 14 – Rs 20 Crore Per Weekend
For Bigg Boss 14, reports suggested Salman Khan took home Rs 20 crore per weekend. His Weekend Ka Vaar episodes were a mix of entertainment, reality checks, and pure star power.
Bigg Boss 15 – Rs 350 Crore for the Season  This season saw the most jaw-dropping figure yet—reports claimed Salman was paid Rs 350 crore for the entire run, roughly Rs 25 crore per weekend. Truly blockbuster hosting fees!
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Bigg Boss 15 – Rs 350 Crore for the Season
This season saw the most jaw-dropping figure yet—reports claimed Salman Khan was paid Rs 350 crore for the entire run, roughly Rs 25 crore per weekend. Truly blockbuster hosting fees!
Bigg Boss 16 – Rs 1000 Crore Buzz  Speculation reached new heights when rumours claimed Salman was earning Rs 1000 crore for Bigg Boss 16. The superstar laughed off the claims, but the buzz only added to the season’s hype.
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Bigg Boss 16 – Rs 1000 Crore Buzz
Speculation reached new heights when rumours claimed Salman Khan was earning Rs 1000 crore for Bigg Boss 16. The superstar laughed off the claims, but the buzz only added to the season’s hype.
Bigg Boss 17 – Rs 12 Crore Per Weekend  For Bigg Boss 17, TOI reported that Salman was charging Rs 12 crore per weekend, proving his continued dominance as one of TV’s highest-paid hosts.
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Bigg Boss 17 – Rs 12 Crore Per Weekend
For Bigg Boss 17, TOI reported that Salman Khan was charging Rs 12 crore per weekend, proving his continued dominance as one of TV’s highest-paid hosts.
Bigg Boss 18 – Rs 60 Crore Per Month  As per Economic Times, Salman is reportedly earning Rs 60 crore per month for Bigg Boss 18, showing that his hosting value has only grown with time.
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Bigg Boss 18 – Rs 60 Crore Per Month
As per Economic Times, Salman Khan is reportedly earning Rs 60 crore per month for Bigg Boss 18, showing that his hosting value has only grown with time.
Entertainment desk
first published: Aug 12, 2025 04:41 pm

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