Top 30 Highest Paid & Richest TV Hosts In The World (Ranked by Their Net Worth 2022)

A TV host’s job is to entertain viewers around the globe, and for that, they receive a great amount of money every year or month. Not all of them are entertaining us by taking the same salary – as some of them are much richer than the others. And as of Forbes, many of them have an estimated net worth of more than Millions and Billions!

Richest TV Hosts in The World

Well! If you want to know more about famous talk show hosts, start reading this post carefully and attentively until the best Blaze T.V, Morning TV, and best NBA TV hosts hit you up!

1. Oprah Winfrey

Net Worth: $3.5 Billion

Oprah Gail Winfrey, better known as Oprah Winfrey, is an American-based Hollywood actress, allocution appearance host, philanthropist, and media controlling person better known for her daily appearance in the morning show ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show.’

Also, her television appearance was rated the highest-rated television affairs in history. Moreover, as of now, Oprah Winfrey’s net worth is $3.5 Billion, which makes her the richest host in the world.

2. Ellen Degeneres

Net Worth: $490 million

Ellen Lee DeGeneres, better known as Ellen Degeneres, is another one of the famous American highest-paid TV personalities, hosts, LGBT activists, and writers who make $490 million. She is worldwide famous for her hosting skills and being the second most paid woman in the Hollywood film and hosting industry.

3. Judy Sheindlin

Net Worth: $420 Million

Judith Susan Sheindlin, better known as Judy Sheindlin and Judge Judy, is an American-based prosecution lawyer, television personality, and author. She is famous for being the Three-time Emmy winner as a host and anchor. Moreover, as of now, her estimated net worth is around $420m.

4. David Letterman

Net Worth: $400 Million

David Michael Letterman, better known as David Letterman, is a television host, comedian, producer, and writer famous for being a television host for over 33 years. Also, he is best known to be one of the richest TV hosts in the world for making $400 million. Moreover, he is one of the famous and richest morning TV show hosts in the world.

5. Jay Leno

Net Worth: $400 Million

James Douglas Muir Leno, better known as Jay Leno, is an American-based comedian, writer, producer, and one of the blaze TV hosts. He is famous for being the best-accepted comedian and host in the world. And reportedly, his estimated net worth is around $400 million.

6. Dr. Phil McGraw

Net Worth: $400 million

Phillip Calvin McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil McGraw, is an American-based show host and news anchor with a net worth of $400 million. He is famous for co-hosting his self-made show ‘Dr. Phil.’ And currently, he is working as a physiatrist in the United States.

7. Sean Hannity

Net Worth: $220 Million

Sean Patrick Hannity, better known as Sean Hannity, is a former host and political commentator famous for hosting several morning and evening shows, especially ‘Hannity’ on ‘Fox News.’ Moreover, as of now, he is one of the famous hosts with an estimated net account of around $220 million.

8. Conan O’Brien

Net Worth: $150 Million

Conan Christopher O’Brien, better known as Conan O’Brien, is an American television host, comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer. He has hosted late-night talk shows for almost 28 years, starting with Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on the popular NBC television and Conan on TBS’s cable channel. As of 2022, this multi-talented man makes a net worth of around $150 Million.

9. Jon Stewart

Net Worth: $120 Million

Jon Stewart is another American-based comedian, producer, television host, and actor. He is famous for his self-made TV show ‘The Daily Show’ from 1999 to 2015. Moreover, as of now, his estimated net worth is around $120 million.

10. Tyra Banks

Net Worth: $90 Million

Tyra Lynne Banks, better known as Tyra Banks, is one of the best American-based NBA TV hosts, producer, former model, and actress famous for being the first African American descent woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. And reportedly, her estimated net worth is around $90 Million.

11. Steve Harvey

Net Worth: $90 Million

Broderick Stephen Harvey, better known as Steve Harvey, is an African American-based comedian, television host, actor, and author who hosts ‘The Steve Harvey Morning Show’. He is famous for being one of the siches and favorite hosts of all time. Moreover, as of now, his estimated net worth is around $90 million.

12. Bill O’Reilly

Net Worth: $85 Million

Bill O’Reilly is an American-based author, journalist, and another television host famous for making the list of talk shows for several well-known news and entertainment channels. Moreover, as of now, Bill O’Reilly’s net worth is around $85 million.

13. Wendy Williams

Net Worth: $60 Million

Wendy Joan Hunter, better known as Wendy Williams, is an American-based television host, actress, author, and former radio personality. She has been famous for hosting her self-made show ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ since 2008, which is one of the most popular shows on TV. Moreover, as of now, her estimated net worth is around $60 million.

14. Jimmy Kimmel

Net Worth: $50 Million

Jimmy Kimmel is an American-based television host, writer, producer, and comedian. He is famous for controlling his self-made show ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ which gets on-air worldwide. Also, he is running another show for the BBC news channel ‘Comedy Central’s The Man Show.’ Moreover, as of now, Jimmy Kimmel’s net worth is around $50 million.

15. Stephen Colbert

Net Worth: $45 Million

Stephen Tyrone Colbert, better known as Stephen Colbert, is an American-based actor, television host, producer, and comedian famous for hosting the satirical Comedy Central program ‘The Colbert Report.’ And reportedly, his estimated net worth is roughly around $45 million.

16. Chelsea Handler

Net Worth: $40 million

Chelsea Joy Hand, better known as Chelsea Handler, is a famous talk show host, actress, and American-based producer. She is massively popular around the world for hosting the late-night show ‘Chelsea Lately’ on the E! (from 2014 to 2017). And reportedly, as of now, Chelsea Handler’s net worth is around $40 million.

17. Sally Jessy Raphael

Net Worth: $40 million

Sally Jessy Raphael is an American-based talk show host with a staggering net worth of $40 million. Well! She is best known for hosting her self-made show, “Sally” (originally called “The Sally Jessy Raphael Show”). Moreover, she is one of the famous and richest late-night TV hosts at Fox News.

18. Nick Cannon

Net Worth: $30 Million

Nicholas Scott Cannon, better known as Nick Cannon, is an African American-based television personality, director, and host famous for hosting several popular TV shows, such as ‘American Got Talent’ and ‘The Nick Cannon Show.’ Well! As of now, his estimated net worth is around $30 million.

19. James Corden

Net Worth: $30 Million

James Corden is a famous comedian, television host, and amateur who hosts ‘The Backward Backward Appearance with James Corden’. Also, he has co-created the famous BBC sitcom ‘Gavin & Stacey’ for which he won the BAFTA Television Award. Moreover, as of now, his estimated net worth is around $30 million.

20. Piers Morgan

Net Worth: $20 Million

Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan, better known as Piers Morgan, is a British TV host, broadcaster, journalist, writer, and television personality. He is famous for hosting many morning shows in the Hollywood industry. And reportedly, his estimated net worth is around $20 Million.

21. Geraldo Rivera

Net Worth: $20 Million

Geraldo Rivera is a former Tv host who .’ famous for hosting the tabloid talk show Geraldo and the live TV special “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults.” Moreover, according to the official updated reports, his estimated net worth (as of now) is around $20 million.

22. Joe Kernen

Net Worth: $16 Million

Joe Kernen is an American-based news anchor and host who currently works at Squawk Box on CNBC. He is famous for his successful 30 years of career as a host, and as of now, his estimated net worth is around $16 million.

23. Tom Bergeron

Net Worth: $16 Million

Thomas Raymond Bergeron, better known as Tom Bergeron, is an American-based game TV show host, TV personality, comedian, and actor. He is famous for hosting well-known Hollywood shows, such as “Hollywood Squares,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” and “Dancing With the Stars.” And reportedly, his estimated net worth is around $16 Million.

24. Cat Deeley

Net Worth $15 Million

Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, better known as Cat Deeley, is an American-based show host, television presenter, model, and actress famous for her hosting skills and for supporting many charity houses. Moreover, as of now, her estimated net worth is around $15 million.

25. Bill Kurtis

Net Worth: $15 Million

William Horton Kuretich, better known as Bill Kurtis, is another American-based comedian, producer, television host, and actor famous for hosting many well-known shows in the United States. Moreover, as of now, his estimated net worth is around $15 million.

26. Anderson Cooper

Net Worth: $11 Million

Anderson Hays Cooper, better known as Anderson Cooper, is an American-based television personality, journalist, and author famous for being the primary anchor of the CNN news show ‘Anderson Cooper 360°’. Moreover, as of now, his estimated net worth is around $11 Million.

27. Craig Ferguson

Net Worth: $8.5 Million

Craig Ferguson is a Scottish-American television host, author, comedian, and actor. He is famous worldwide for winning two Daytime Emmy Awards for hosting the ‘Celebrity Name Game.’ Also, he is well known for hosting his self-made show on CBS titled ‘The Backward Backward Appearance with Craig Ferguson.’

28. Ryan Ferguson

Net Worth: $5 Million to $11 Million

Ryan Ferguson is one of the famous American talk show hosts, radio personality, television host, and producer famous for hosting ‘American Idol’ and ‘On Air with Ryan Ferguson.’ Also, he is well known in the Hollywood hosting industry for being one of the richest news anchors and TV hosts who make $5 million – $11 million.

29. Richard B. Handler

Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Richard B. “Rich” Handler, better known as Rich Handler, is one of the richest NBA TV hosts and businessmen famous for being one of the longest-serving CEOs on Wall Street. Moreover, according to the official updated reports, his estimated net worth is around $1 million to $5 million.

30. Alex Curry

Net Worth: $1 Million

Alex Curry is one of the richest NBA TV female hosts and anchors famous for hosting many sports talk shows and podcasts. Also, she is well known in the Hollywood hosting industry for being a permanent member at Fox Sports. Moreover, as of now, her estimated net worth is around $1 million.

Richest TV Hosts	Hosting At	Net Worth	Age
Oprah Winfrey	The Oprah Winfrey Show	$3.5 Billion	70 years
Ellen Degeneres	The Ellen Show	$490 million	66 years
Judy Sheindlin	Judy Justice	$420 Million	81 years
David Letterman	The Late Show with David Letterman	$400 Million	77 years
Jay Leno	NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	$400 Million	73 years
Dr. Phil McGraw	The Dr. OZ Show, Dr. Phill	$400 million	73 years
Sean Hannity	The Sean Hannity Show	$220 Million	62 years
Conan O'Brien	The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien	$150 Million	61 years
Jon Stewart	The Daily Show	$120 Million	61 years
Tyra Banks	The Tyra Banks Show	$90 Million	50 years
Steve Harvey	Family Feud	$90 Million	67 years
Bill O'Reilly	The O'Reilly Factor	$85 Million	74 years
Wendy Williams	The Wendy Williams Show	$60 Million	59 years
Jimmy Kimmel	Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central’s The Man Show	$50 Million	56 years
Stephen Colbert	The Late Show with Stephen Colbert	$45 Million	59 years
Chelsea Handler	Chelsea Lately on E!	$40 million	49 years
Sally Jessy Raphael	Sally Show	$40 million	89 years
Nick Cannon	American Got Talent, The Nick Cannon Show	$31 Million	43 years
James Corden	The Late Night Show With James Corden	$30 Million	45 years
Piers Morgan	Piers Morgan Live	$20 Million	59 years
Geraldo Rivera	The Geraldo at Large talk show	$20 Million	80 years
Joe Kernen	Talking Dead	$16.5 Million	68 years
Tom Bergeron	Hollywood Squares	$16 Million	68 years
Cat Deeley	SMTV Live	$15 Million	47 years
Bill Kurtis	Coffee With Bill Kurtis	$15 Million	83 years
Anderson Cooper	Jeopardy	$11 Million	56 years
Craig Ferguson	Celebrity Name Game, The Backward Backward Appearance with Craig Ferguson	$8.5 Million	61 years
Ryan Ferguson	American Idol, On-Air with Ryan Ferguson	$5 Million to $11 Million	39 years
Richard B. Handler	NBA	$1 million to $5 million	62 years
Alex Curry	Skip and Shannon	$1 Million	36 years

The Bottom Line!

Live TV shows are something that people of every generation love to watch. It is one of the biggest and everyday sources of entertainment that highlights a wide range of topics for modern-day peeps. Well! The soul of every TV show is the person who is hosting it. And once they succeed in grabbing people’s attention and making their show high on the rank board, they rake in quite a fortune.

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