Underwood reportedly makes between $10 million and $12 million for being a judge, according to The U.S. Sun. Life & Style reported a similar figure, claiming that the country singer makes about half of Perry’s previous salary (more on that below), which would put Underwood’s payday at $12.5 million.

As Hollywood week wraps up on Season 23 of “American Idol,” fans of the show are one step closer to selecting the next winner. Judges Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan confirmed all members of the Top 24 on Monday night’s episode of the singing competition, which showed 42 “Idol” hopefuls entering a “head to head” duet challenge.