Married At First Sight Australia contestants receive a weekly payment of around £1,000 (A$1,000) plus a food allowance of £175 (A$175), according to former participant Mel. She explained on TikTok that the allowance covers groceries and cleaning products, with one meal provided on weekdays.
Mel clarified that the payments are per person, not per couple. Another former star, Gia, described the pay as minimum wage, stating she received about £1,150 (A$1,150) per week including a food allowance of £125 (A$125). She added that the show does not contribute to rent or mortgage payments, so contestants need savings.
In the UK version, cast members receive loss of earnings up to £3,000 per month, plus a £120 weekly food allowance, as revealed by series 9's Erica Roberts. She noted that payments for reunion episodes are separate and not all participants are invited.
