Shep Rose Tops Southern Charm Cast Net Worth at $5 Million
According to multiple sources including Celebrity Net Worth, Bravo, and StyleCaster, the cast of the reality television series Southern Charm has net worths ranging between $250,000 and $5 million as of 2026. The richest current cast member is Shep Rose, with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Former cast member Patricia Altschul remains the wealthiest overall, with a reported net worth of about $100 million.
Full Southern Charm Cast Net Worth Rankings for 2026
The following list ranks the main cast members of Southern Charm by their estimated net worth, based on publicly available information. These figures may fluctuate over time.
- Shep Rose – $5 million: The richest current cast member, Rose earns $25,000 per episode from the show. His wealth also comes from co-owning restaurants such as The Commodore, The Alley, and the Palace Hotel in South Carolina, as well as his clothing line Shep Gear and previous real estate work in Dubai.
- Leva Bonaparte – $3.6 million: According to Screen Rant, Bonaparte co-owns several high-end restaurants and bars in Charleston with her husband Lamar Bonaparte through Republic Development and Management Group. She also stars on the Bravo spin-off Southern Hospitality.
- Madison LeCroy – $1.5 million: LeCroy is a hairstylist and entrepreneur who owns Maven Salon in Charleston. She also earns from brand partnerships with Amazon and Victoria’s Secret. In March 2025, she listed her Charleston home for $1.75 million.
- Jarrett Thomas – $1 million to $5 million: Thomas, a realtor and wealth management advisor, owns a luxury collection of Airbnb and VRBO properties and hosts the podcast JTea & Friends.
- Rodrigo Reyes – $1 million to $2 million: The interior designer operates his own business, RAR Designs.
- Austen Kroll – $1 million: As reported by HotNewHipHop, Kroll previously worked as a territory sales manager for Red Hare Brewing Company and was linked to Palmetto Brewing Company.
- Salley Carson – $1 million to $2 million: Carson works as a hybrid robotic/core spinal representative for Medtronic Spine and Biologics, earning $400,000 annually, according to her LinkedIn.
- Craig Conover – $1 million: Conover has reportedly earned over $3.2 million from his appearances on the show, making $25,000 per episode. He also runs Sewing Down South, a high-end pillow company.
- Venita Aspen – $500,000: According to Distractify, Aspen’s wealth comes from a long-term modeling career that began at age 16, plus social media influencing, styling, and blogging.
- Taylor Ann Green – $250,000 to $1 million: Green is the co-founder of Reset Athletic, an athleisure brand. She previously worked in hospitality and as a clinical assistant in orthodontics.
- Molly O'Connell – unspecified: O'Connell’s net worth is not publicly available. She earns from apparel, makeup, and showbiz, and has appeared on The Late Game and Below Deck. She is a former America's Next Top Model contestant.
How Much Does the Southern Charm Cast Get Paid Per Episode?
According to reports, the main cast members earn approximately $25,000 per episode. They also receive bonuses for reunion episodes. Craig Conover, for example, has appeared in 147 episodes across ten seasons, earning around $3.2 million total.
Who Is the Wealthiest Southern Charm Cast Member Ever?
While Shep Rose is the richest current cast member at $5 million, former cast member Patricia Altschul remains the wealthiest overall with a net worth of about $100 million, according to TheThings and Celebrity Net Worth. Her son, Whitney Sudler-Smith, the creator and executive producer of Southern Charm, has an estimated net worth of $12 million, combining inheritance and his television career.
Net Worths of Other Notable Figures
Kathryn Dennis, an original cast member, reportedly earned $25,000 per episode and has an estimated net worth of $800,000 as of 2026. Paige DeSorbo, known for her appearances on Southern Charm, has a net worth between $500,000 and $1 million, per Newsweek.
