Millionaire Block stars are cashing six-and seven-figure cheques while the contestants who pour their sweat and tears survive on just $100 a day.

Host Scott Cam leads the pack on a staggering $2.4m a year — about $48,000 an episode — cementing his spot as one of Australia’s richest television presenters.

Co-host Shelley Craft is estimated to earn between $500,000 and $750,000 a season, while former foreman Keith Schleiger, who stepped back last year after 16 seasons, was believed to be on $250,000-$300,000.

His successor Dan Reilly, now the sole foreman, is tipped to pocket closer to $150,000-$200,000.

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By comparison, the judges are paid modes

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