Blondes may be the butt of many jokes – but research shows they’ll also be laughing all the way to the bank...

Do blondes really have more fun? Who knows? 

But new research says they DO make more money. The U.S. survey looked at 13,000 women over the span of 27 years – and some of the results are as follows:

• Blondes equaled other women on test scores and education.

• Blondes have the highest percentage of college degrees and master diplomas.

• Blondes’ wages were 7% higher.

• Blondes’ spouses also earned 6% more than other husbands.

Brunettes scored the highest in the self-esteem department and reported feeling the most respected at work, while redheads had the most drive and logged the most on-the-job hours.