http://www.answerbag.com/profile/367790 New Answerbag answers from Anonymous Tue, 29 May 2012 19:10:43 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 19:10:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038165 How much do American Idol contestants get paid?<br /><br />They get paid $1,000 per episode they personally perform once in the top 24. Once they perform on television performance laws take effect and they have to be paid mimimum wage or higher. However 19 entertainment pays them more than accepted by law. 19 entertainment gets more than their... Wed, 21 May 2008 23:12:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3038165