India, June 4 -- Contestants on Love Island USA and other international versions of the franchise are paid during filming, but multiple entertainment reports suggest the weekly earnings are far lower than many viewers assume.

For the US edition, filmed in Fiji, there has been no official confirmation from producers about cast salaries. However, several entertainment reports estimate Islanders may receive around $500 per week, with variation depending on the season and individual contracts.

The payment is generally understood to function as a basic stipend to support contestants while they are away from their normal jobs and living expenses.

While official figures remain undisclosed, former contestants have previously spoken about how t...