Reality TV Celebs: Who's Making Big Money on the Small Screen

In this century, a new category of celebrity emerged: the reality TV star.

Like it or not, names such as Snooki, The Situation, Kim, Khloe and Bethenny are just as familiar as Brangelina, Tom Cruise and George Clooney.

And although we know it's a bit of a sham (and a whole lot of editing), for some viewers there's a unique thrill to be had in watching these "real people" go through "real situations".

Reality TV series have become must-watch television every week. And these TV celebrities aren't just popular in the pages of People or US Weekly - they're raking in big bucks too.

And while women in the workplace earn less than men, it looks like women are on an equal footing when it comes to the the reality TV biz. So who's at the top of the heap of this A-list of reality TV moneymakers?

SLIDESHOW: TOP EARNING REALITY TV STARS