Stephen Colbert – $75 Million

Stephen Colbert initially rose to prominence during the late 1990s as a correspondent for The Daily Show. His fame further soared when he assumed the hosting responsibilities of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central. Although his initial aspirations leaned towards a career in dramatic acting, his true success was realized in the realm of comedy.

Colbert’s hosting endeavors have remained uninterrupted, with his late-night talk show, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” gracing the airwaves since 2015. His present accumulated wealth amounts to $75 million. In 2019, his contract with CBS Corp underwent a revision, elevating his annual salary to an impressive $15 million.