--- title: '''Pilot Pete'' Weber Is the New ''Bachelor.'' Here''s How Much He''ll Get Paid For It' description: How much does the Bachelor Peter Weber make? What was his job? Here's all the details about Pilot Pete's work and money. authors: - name: Julia Glum role: Managing Editor url: https://money.com/author/julia-glum/ bio: Julia Glum joined Money in 2018 and specializes in covering financial trends that affect everyday Americans' wallets. She also writes Dollar Scholar, a weekly newsletter that teaches young adults how to navigate the messy world of money. education: University of Florida at_money_since: 2018 articles: 453 covers: - Lifestyle - Banking - Business - Career Advice - Credit - Credit Cards - Debt - Economy and Politics - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Identity Theft - Insurance - Investing - Loans - Mortgages - Personal Finance - Professional Services - Retirement - Shopping - Taxes - Technology also_seen_in: - Newsweek - International Business Times - CBS News - Good Morning America - WUSA9 - Pix 11 - The New York Times - Mashable - The Washington Post - CNBC - Politico social: - https://x.com/superjulia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-glum published: '2019-09-18T03:00:12.000Z' modified: '2024-05-17T04:15:25.000Z' section: Lifestyle tags: - The Bachelor word_count: 536 canonical: https://money.com/pilot-pete-weber-bachelor-money/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![190917-Bachelor-PeterWeber](https://img.money.com/2019/09/peterweber.jpg) There may be still four achingly long months to go before the next season of *The Bachelor*, but ABC just dropped a bombshell that's getting us hyped now. The network announced Tuesday night that Peter Weber will star in the romance reality show's 15th season. Weber, a 28-year-old pilot from Westlake Village, California, came in third place during the 2019 season of *The Bachelorette*. Before Hannah Brown tearfully sent him home, Weber gained a reputation for wearing his heart on his sleeve, making out [on a pool table](https://twitter.com/bacheloretteabc/status/1138614973175816192?lang=en) and spending one [very busy night](https://www.etonline.com/the-bachelorette-hannah-brown-reveals-her-windmill-night-with-peter-weber-was-actually-four-times) in a windmill. The internet is also [obsessed](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/07/237207/who-is-bachelorette-peter-weber-brother-jack) with his cute brother. Starting in January, Pilot Pete will date two dozen women in hopes of finding the one. And because [survey data shows](https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/money-causes-the-most-stress-for-couples-according-to-new-ally-survey-2018-06-12) that money is the top stressor in serious relationships, we decided to look into Weber's finances. Here's what we learned about the new Bachelor's money — and the cash he stands to make from his new gig. ## What Do We Know About Peter Weber's Money? Unlike [some contestants](https://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette/cast/grant-2019), Weber is gainfully employed. He's been a pilot for Delta since 2018, and that means he's probably making six figures. The [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/airline-and-commercial-pilots.htm) the 2018 median pay for airline and commercial pilots was $115,670. [CNN reported](https://money.cnn.com/2016/03/29/news/companies/delta-pilots-pay-hike/index.html) in 2016 that average base pay for Delta pilots specifically was $185,000, though they've [gotten a raise](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-delta-air-union-contract/delta-pilots-get-30-percent-raise-by-2019-in-new-contract-idUSKBN13Q50C) since then. Because *Bachelor/ette* contestants don't get paid, Weber likely had to buy his own clothes for Brown's season. [E! News reported](https://www.eonline.com/news/826653/the-cost-of-competing-on-the-bachelor-how-women-spend-four-times-as-much-as-men) in 2017 that women typically spend four times as much as men do before heading to the mansion. Although we don't know exactly how much Weber spent, previous male contestants have shelled out anywhere from $300 to $5,000 to look sharp on the show. Since *The Bachelorette*, Weber has surprisingly resisted getting sucked into [Stagecoach](https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Funny-Tweets-About-Stagecoach-on-Bachelor-in-Paradise-46517844) and #sponcon. His ad-free [Instagram feed](https://www.instagram.com/pilot_pete/) shows that he's been working, traveling with family, donating blood, cuddling a dog and jumping in the pool since his breakup with Brown. ## How Much Money Will Peter Weber Make From 'The Bachelor'? Unlike the participants, the star of each season of the *Bachelor/ette* does take home a paycheck. In her book [*Bachelor Nation*](https://www.amazon.com/Bachelor-Nation-Americas-Favorite-Pleasure/dp/1101985909 "(opens new window)"), Amy Kaufman reported that the main man or leading lady typically earns about what they would at their normal job. (Six figures is generally the minimum.) Another perk of being the Bachelor? Weber will get a custom wardrobe. His earnings will truly take off once the show has ended. Weber already has 1.1 million Instagram followers, which means brands will be clamoring to work with him after the final rose. [Refinery29 reported](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/06/201094/instagram-reality-star-influencer-income) in 2018 that a reality star with 1 million followers can earn $10,000 and up *per post*. Weber's predecessors have teamed up with companies like [Halo Top](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26718196/halo-top-national-tv-campaign-bachelor/), [Tropicana](https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oqiqcHR01/) and [Absolut Vodka](https://www.instagram.com/p/ByGxQ-CFxUc/). Ex-Bachelor Colton Underwood is [even](https://www.instagram.com/p/B1eGuEFnpjR/) asking fans to lose their "veginity" in ads for Morningstar Farms. Weber can also count on being offered a spot on another reality show — like how Brown is on [season 28](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/bachelorette-hannah-brown-joins-dancing-with-the-stars-season-28/) of *Dancing With the Stars* — after he does his rounds as the Bachelor. 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