Biography
Matt Lauer net worth is estimated at $60 million, accumulated during his 20-year run as co-host of NBC's Today show before being fired in 2017. At his peak, Lauer earned $25 million annually from NBC and was one of the most recognizable faces in morning television. He was abruptly terminated by NBC in November 2017 following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct from female colleagues. His firing was followed by a detailed Variety magazine exposé and a book by journalist Ronan Farrow. He has largely remained out of the public eye since.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | $300K | +$0.3M | Early local TV news career in New York |
| 1994 | $1M | +$0.7M | Joined Today show as news anchor |
| 1997 | $8M | +$7M | Became permanent co-host of Today with Katie Couric |
| 2003 | $30M | +$22M | Today was No. 1 morning show; Lauer earning $15M+ annually |
| 2012 | $75M | +$45M | Signed 5-year extension at $25M/year; career peak |
| 2017 | $65M | -$10M | Fired by NBC after sexual misconduct allegations; lost contract |
| 2018 | $62M | -$3M | Sold assets; Annaleigh Ashford divorce settlement and legal costs |
| 2020 | $61M | -$1M | Divorced from Annaleigh Ashford; continued low profile |
| 2025 | $60M | -$1M | Living largely out of public eye; estimated net worth from prior assets |
1986 $300K +$0.3M
Early local TV news career in New York
1994 $1M +$0.7M
Joined Today show as news anchor
1997 $8M +$7M
Became permanent co-host of Today with Katie Couric
2003 $30M +$22M
Today was No. 1 morning show; Lauer earning $15M+ annually
2012 $75M +$45M
Signed 5-year extension at $25M/year; career peak
2017 $65M -$10M
Fired by NBC after sexual misconduct allegations; lost contract
2018 $62M -$3M
Sold assets; Annaleigh Ashford divorce settlement and legal costs
2020 $61M -$1M
Divorced from Annaleigh Ashford; continued low profile
2025 $60M -$1M
Living largely out of public eye; estimated net worth from prior assets
💰 How Much Does Matt Lauer Earn?
$3K
Per Day
$114
Per Hour
$2
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $1M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $60 Million in Perspective
- 143 average American homes ($420K each)
- 1,071 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 1,333 Tesla Model 3s
- 10,544,815 Big Macs