Biography
Gayle King net worth is estimated at $40 million, built over decades as one of America's most recognizable morning news anchors. She co-hosts CBS Mornings and previously anchored at WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut before joining CBS News. King is perhaps equally known as Oprah Winfrey's best friend, a connection that has raised her public profile significantly. In 2019, she signed a $11 million per year contract with CBS News, cementing her status among the highest-paid journalists in television.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | $100K | +$0.1M | Begins TV career at WFSB Hartford; early local news anchor work |
| 1991 | $2M | +$1.9M | Becomes editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine; brand grows |
| 2011 | $10M | +$8M | Joins CBS This Morning as co-host alongside Charlie Rose |
| 2015 | $18M | +$8M | Re-signs with CBS; growing salary and investments accumulate |
| 2019 | $30M | +$12M | Signs landmark $11M/year CBS News contract |
| 2022 | $37M | +$7M | CBS Mornings rebrand; continues as lead anchor and public figure |
| 2025 | $40M | +$3M | Ongoing CBS anchor contract; media ventures and brand partnerships |
1981 $100K +$0.1M
Begins TV career at WFSB Hartford; early local news anchor work
1991 $2M +$1.9M
Becomes editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine; brand grows
2011 $10M +$8M
Joins CBS This Morning as co-host alongside Charlie Rose
2015 $18M +$8M
Re-signs with CBS; growing salary and investments accumulate
2019 $30M +$12M
Signs landmark $11M/year CBS News contract
2022 $37M +$7M
CBS Mornings rebrand; continues as lead anchor and public figure
2025 $40M +$3M
Ongoing CBS anchor contract; media ventures and brand partnerships
💰 How Much Does Gayle King Earn?
$30K
Per Day
$1K
Per Hour
$21
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $11M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $40 Million in Perspective
- 95 average American homes ($420K each)
- 714 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 889 Tesla Model 3s
- 7,029,877 Big Macs