He’s hosted New Year’s most famous party for the last two decades, so Ryan Seacrest‘s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve salary definitely drops the ball. The seasoned host earns a lot just for ushering in the New Year!
Ryan Seacrest started hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in 2005 after the special’s creator and former host, Dick Clark, suffered a stroke in 2004 that resulted in speech impediments. After hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve as Clark’s replacement in 2005 and 2006, Seacrest was announced as the special’s permanent host in 2007. Dick Clark died in 2012 at the age of 82 after a heart attack. Since then, he’s hosted the show with several West Coast correspondents.
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How much does Ryan Seacrest make on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
Ryan Seacrest makes $1 million for his hosting gig on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, according to a Forbes article in 2015. Because that was 10 years ago, he’s likely had a raise (We hope!). He also executive produces the special every year. In 2021, Deadline reported that Ryan Seacrest would renew his contract hosting the show.
“Ryan is a singular talent. His consistent passion for entertainment coupled with his profound business, pop culture and audience insight, make Ryan one of the most prolific talents in the industry,” said MRC Live & Alternative President Adam Stotsky at the time. In 2025, Seacrest will be celebrating his 20th year hosting the show. “20 years of countdowns, confetti, and a trusty mic. Here’s to the memories we’ve made and many more 🎤,” he captioned a post on Instagram.
Compared to his hosting gigs, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve takes the cake for a salary—even if it does mean standing in Times Square in the freezing cold for a couple of hours. Seacrest makes just under $20 million per season for hosting Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak passed the hosting torch to him. For American Idol, he reportedly makes $15 million per season, according to Page Six.
