Big Brother gives away many prizes on the show and the biggest ones are the money at the end- first place, second place and America's favorite. The contestants also earn a stipend for being on the show and earn more money, the longer they are there.
But besides winning money on the CBS program, these former contestants have jobs and endorsements after they get out, that earn them even more money. Some Big Brother house guests did not win or even come close to it, but they have still used their "fame" and TV exposure to further their career and income.
Season 3 of Celebrity Big Brother is set to premiere on February 2, with another newbies season coming this Summer, so why not take a look back now? Here are the richest Big Brother contestants, not including those on Celebrity Big Brother and only those on the U.S. version.
8 Kaycee Clark's Net Worth Is $1 Million
Let's go! Kaycee Clark won season 20 of Big Brother, after dominating the second half of the season and staying loyal to her final two with Tyler Crispen. She earned $500,000 from her win and then went on to compete on The Challenge and other game and reality shows. Kaycee Clark most recently took home first place on The Challenge: Spies, Lies and Allies, alongside CT. According to many websites, her time on reality shows has earned her a net worth of $1 million.
7 Janelle Pierzina Edina's Net Worth Is $1 Million
Janelle PIerzine Edina appeared on seasons 6, 7: All-Stars, 14 and 22: All-Stars 2. She did not win any of the four seasons she was on, but she made it to the finals twice and earned $25,000 by the viewers, as the America's Favorite during season 6. Outside the game, she has earned a net worth of $1 Million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, making most of that money from real estate. Aside from that, Pierzina competed on the 31st season of The Amazing Race, along with other TV roles and makes videos on Cameos.
6 Rachel Reilly Villegas' Net Worth Is $1.5 Million
Floaters grab a life vest because you might need to swim through a lot of money with Rachel Reilly Villegas' net worth. Competing on seasons 12 and 13 of Big Brother, and being the winner of the latter, Rachel Reilly has earned a pretty penny, with her net worth coming in at $1.5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Reilly-Villegas was also the winner of Celebrity Fear Factor and competed on The Amazing Race three times, earning most of her money through reality TV. Besides being a reality TV star, she is also a mom, wife and has appeared on numerous TV shows throughout the years. This net worth is combined with her husband, Brendon Villegas.
5 Derrick Levasseur's Net Worth Is $1 to $1.5 Million
Derrick Levasseur won season 16 of Big Brother and has gone down as one of the best players in show's history. After winning the most money ever by a contestant on the show, earning $575,000, Levasseur continued to make money outside the show. He stills works as a private investigator and has even had a show on Investigation Discovery. The season 16 winner also hosts two podcasts about true crime. All of this has earned him an estimated net worth between $1 to $1.5 million.
4 Hayden Moss' Net Worth Is $1.5 to $2 Million
Hayden Moss was a part of the successful alliance "The Brigade" on season 12, and he wound up winning the season, taking home $500,000. After Big Brother, Moss competed on Survivor: Blood Vs. Water. He finished 7th out of 20, earning money from his time on the show. Outside of reality shows, he works in real estate, which has earned him an estimated net worth between $1.5 million to $2 million.
3 Vanessa Rousso's Net Worth Is $4 Million
Vanessa Rousso was a house guest on season 17 of Big Brother, where she placed third. Pegged as one of the greatest players of all-time, Rousso made her way to the end with her conniving and poker face. Besides being an attorney, she has also earned most of her fortune by being a world poke champion. Vanessa amassed a net worth of $6 million at one point, but as of 2022, her current net worth is $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
2 Dan Gheesling's Net Worth Is $5 Million
Dan Gheesling might be one of the best Big Brother players of all-time, with a net worth of $5 million. Gheesling won season 10 of Big Brother, which put $500,000 in his bank account. He then came back to play on season 14, as a coach. After a twist interrupted the game and coaches were able to play, he wound up making it to the finale again and placed in second, earning him $50,000. In addition to being a dad and husband, Dan Gheesling is also a social media influencer and a live gaming streamer on Twitch. Gheesling was a teacher before appearing on the reality show, but he quickly shifted careers. His YouTube page, books and endorsements have also earned him a high net worth.
1 Dr. Will Kirby's Net Worth Is $5 Million
Dr. Will Kirby was a contestant on Big Brother season 2 and season 7: All-Stars. During his first season, Dr. Will took home the $500,000 prize after being crowned the winner. In season 7, he went home fourth but still earned money from his time on the show. He has also appeared on other seasons as a host and used to do backyard interviews.
Outside Big Brother, Dr. Will is an osteopathic physician (dermatologist), which has earned him the most money. He is also a beauty reporter for Life & Style Magazine. All of this makes his net worth about $5 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. With his successful dermatology company, his net worth is sure to increase drastically.