Biography
Jimmy Kimmel net worth is estimated at $50 million, built through his long-running late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC. He began his career in radio before breaking through on Comedy Central's The Man Show in 1999. Kimmel has hosted the Oscars multiple times and is known for his viral 'I Told My Kids I Ate Their Halloween Candy' segments. He earns approximately $12 million per year from his ABC contract and producing deals.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $100K | +$0.1M | Radio DJ in Las Vegas and Tampa, early career |
| 1999 | $500K | +$0.4M | Co-created and co-hosted The Man Show on Comedy Central |
| 2003 | $3M | +$2.5M | Launched Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC |
| 2007 | $8M | +$5M | Show gains national popularity, salary increase |
| 2010 | $15M | +$7M | ABC renews deal; show moves to 11:35 PM slot |
| 2013 | $22M | +$7M | Viral YouTube sketches boost brand; major Emmy nominations |
| 2017 | $32M | +$10M | Hosted Academy Awards; emotional monologue on son's heart surgery goes viral |
| 2020 | $40M | +$8M | Produced virtual show during COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2023 | $48M | +$8M | Hosted Oscars for the third time; renewed ABC contract |
| 2025 | $50M | +$2M | Continued hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid late-night landscape changes |
1994 $100K +$0.1M
Radio DJ in Las Vegas and Tampa, early career
1999 $500K +$0.4M
Co-created and co-hosted The Man Show on Comedy Central
2003 $3M +$2.5M
Launched Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC
2007 $8M +$5M
Show gains national popularity, salary increase
2010 $15M +$7M
ABC renews deal; show moves to 11:35 PM slot
2013 $22M +$7M
Viral YouTube sketches boost brand; major Emmy nominations
2017 $32M +$10M
Hosted Academy Awards; emotional monologue on son's heart surgery goes viral
2020 $40M +$8M
Produced virtual show during COVID-19 pandemic
2023 $48M +$8M
Hosted Oscars for the third time; renewed ABC contract
2025 $50M +$2M
Continued hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid late-night landscape changes
💰 How Much Does Jimmy Kimmel Earn?
$33K
Per Day
$1K
Per Hour
$23
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $12M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $50 Million in Perspective
- 119 average American homes ($420K each)
- 893 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,111 Tesla Model 3s
- 8,787,346 Big Macs