Biography
David Spade net worth is estimated at $70 million, earned through his long career at Saturday Night Live, his hit television sitcoms, and a prolific film career. He was a core cast member of SNL from 1990 to 1996, known for his sharp sarcasm and celebrity takedowns. Spade starred in Just Shoot Me! (1997–2003) and Rules of Engagement (2007–2013), both of which ran for multiple successful seasons. His comedy films with the late Chris Farley — including Tommy Boy and Black Sheep — became cult classics, and he has continued working as a stand-up comedian and podcast host.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $200K | +$0.2M | Joined Saturday Night Live cast |
| 1993 | $2M | +$1.8M | SNL success and film development with Chris Farley |
| 1995 | $8M | +$6M | Tommy Boy becomes comedy classic; Black Sheep follows |
| 1997 | $18M | +$10M | Just Shoot Me! premieres on NBC; strong ratings |
| 2001 | $30M | +$12M | Just Shoot Me! in syndication; continued film work |
| 2007 | $45M | +$15M | Rules of Engagement premieres on CBS; $500K/episode |
| 2013 | $58M | +$13M | Rules of Engagement ends after 100 episodes |
| 2017 | $64M | +$6M | Comedy Central Roasts and stand-up specials |
| 2020 | $68M | +$4M | Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central |
| 2025 | $70M | +$2M | Continued stand-up, podcasting, and acting appearances |
1990 $200K +$0.2M
Joined Saturday Night Live cast
1993 $2M +$1.8M
SNL success and film development with Chris Farley
1995 $8M +$6M
Tommy Boy becomes comedy classic; Black Sheep follows
1997 $18M +$10M
Just Shoot Me! premieres on NBC; strong ratings
2001 $30M +$12M
Just Shoot Me! in syndication; continued film work
2007 $45M +$15M
Rules of Engagement premieres on CBS; $500K/episode
2013 $58M +$13M
Rules of Engagement ends after 100 episodes
2017 $64M +$6M
Comedy Central Roasts and stand-up specials
2020 $68M +$4M
Lights Out with David Spade on Comedy Central
2025 $70M +$2M
Continued stand-up, podcasting, and acting appearances
💰 How Much Does David Spade Earn?
$14K
Per Day
$571
Per Hour
$10
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $5M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $70 Million in Perspective
- 167 average American homes ($420K each)
- 1,250 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,556 Tesla Model 3s
- 12,302,285 Big Macs