How much??!!

Every now and again as I'm flicking around the TV I come across Judge Judy - this as an American programme where a retired judge adjudicates on small claims matters.  As someone who spent his working life in the civil courts, I find this interesting, even though I have to make allowances for the differences in procedure, and Judy Sheindlin. the judge, is an insightful character who is well worth listening to.  But I was astounded to learn that she is paid 47 million dollars a year for doing this.