If you’ve watched him on your television for the past two decades, you may be wondering about Ryan Seacrest’s net worth and how much he made from American Idol, Live With Kelly and Ryan, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and more hosting jobs.
Seacrest, whose full name is Ryan John Seacrest, was born on December 24, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia. His broadcast career started when he was 16 years old and won an internship at the radio station 94.1 WSTR in Atlanta, where he would substitute as a DJ when the show’s regular DJs called in sick. Seacrest went on to study journalism at the University of Georgia but left college at 19 to move to Los Angeles to pursue his broadcast career. He went on to host shows like Radical Outdoor Challenge, Gladiators 2000 and Wild Animal Games until his big break in 2002 when he became the host of American Idol.
“For me, one of the most exciting moments was being able to be on the radio as a kid, and get that experience at 16-years-old in Atlanta. You know, just opening up that microphone and realizing there’s some power and exposure in that platform. I found that to be incredibly fascinating,” Seacrest told GQ in 2015. “But the actual ‘break’ I think would have to be American Idol. When it started, we realized it was something significantly special and unique. What it did for me individually, was motivate me to do more. I saw it as an opportunity to expand my businesses because I now had access to get the meeting that I didn’t have before the success of that show.”
Along with American Idol, Seacrest has gone on to host his own radio show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest; a talk show with Kelly Ripa, Live With Kelly and Ryan; and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. That isn’t to mention his work behind the scenes as an executive producer on reality television shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Shahs of Sunset. So what is Ryan Seacrest’s net worth? Read on for what we know about Ryan Seacrest’s net worth and how much he makes on American Idol and more hosting jobs.
What is Ryan Seacrest’s net worth?
What is Ryan Seacrest’s net worth? Ryan Seacrest’s net worth is $450 million, with $75 million earned each year, according to Celebrity Net Worth. (In comparison, his Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host Kelly Ripa’s net worth is $120 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.) Along with what he makes from American Idol, Live With Kelly and Ryan and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Ryan Seacrest’s net worth also includes what he earned from hosting other shows and specials, such as his radio show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, which he’s hosted since 2004 and also executive produces; E! News, which he hosted from 2006 to 2015; E! Live from the Red Carpet, which he’s hosted since 2006; the Primetime Emmy Awards, which he hosted in 2007 and co-hosted in 2008; and American Idol Rewind, which he hosted from 2007 to 2008.
Ryan Seacrest’s net worth also includes his work as an executive producer on reality television shows like Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Denise Richards: It’s Complicated, Married to Jonas, The Wanted Life, Shahs of Sunset, Rob & Chyna, Life of Kylie, and The Kardashians. He’s also executive-produced scripted shows such as Insatiable on Netflix. Along with his television career, Ryan Seacrest’s net worth also includes his menswear brand, Ryan Seacrest Distinction, which he launched with Macy’s in 2014; as well as his skin care line, Polished, which he launched with dermatologist Harold Lancer in 2017.
In an interview with GQ in 2015, Seacrest explained how he manages his multiple jobs. “I actually don’t know the answer,” Seacrest said when asked how many jobs he has. “I’ve got three radio shows, American Idol, red carpets for E!, the production company, hosting New Year’s Eve, the clothing line, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, so nine.
How much does Ryan Seacrest make from American Idol?
How much does Ryan Seacrest make from American Idol? Seacrest hosted American Idol for 15 seasons from 2002 to 2016 when it was cancelled by FOX. (He co-hosted season one with comedian Brian Dunkleman.) Seacrest returned as the host of American Idol in 2018 after the show rebooted by ABC.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest made $5 million per season for the seasons one through eight of American Idol. In 2009, he signed a $45 million deal to continue to host American Idol for seasons nine through eleven, which paid him $15 million each season. (According Forbes, American Idol was the most profitable show on television in 2011, making $7.11 million each half hour, which was three times as much as the second most profitable show at the time, Two and a Half Men.)
In 2012, Seacrest signed a $30 million deal to continue to host American Idol for seasons 12 and 13, which paid him $15 million each season, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2014, he signed a $15 million deal to continue as American Idol‘s host for season 14. He signed the same $15 million deal in 2015 for American Idol‘s 15th and final season on FOX.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Seacrest was offered $5 million to host the American Idol reboot on ABC, which was $10 million less than what he made on FOX. After negotiations, Seacrest signed a deal to host the American Idol reboot for $10 million for the first season of the reboot, which was still $5 million less than what he made on FOX. As for Seacrest’s currently salary for the American Idol reboot, that amount is unclear. Page Six reports that he makes $15 million per season, which is the same as what he made before American Idol was rebooted, while The Wall Street Journal reports that he makes $12 million per season, which is still $3 million less than when American Idol was on FOX.
How much will Ryan Seacrest make from Wheel of Fortune?
Ryan Seacrest is set to replace Pat Sajak on Wheel Of Fortune and is reported to earn about $28 million per season according to Radar Online. “With this game show, it’s such a success and has been for generations,” Seacrest, told People. “You don’t mess with it, just don’t mess with it. Just get out of the way, say ‘Good evening’ and let’s play.”
“I think I have so much adrenaline rushing through my body. Excitement is the word because it’s such a phenomenal show,” he added. “I’ve been a fan. I grew up watching the show. and I can’t wait to take over after the legendary Pat Sajak.”
How much did Ryan Seacrest make from Live With Kelly and Ryan?
Seacrest became a co-host on Live With Kelly and Ryan in 2017 after Kelly Ripa’s former co-host, Michael Strahan, left the show after four years in 2016. Seacrest is also an executive producer on the show.
So…how much did Ryan Seacrest make from Live With Kelly and Ryan? According to Forbes, Seacrest makes $10 million per year as a co-host on Live With Kelly and Ryan. In comparison, his co-host, Kelly Ripa, who has hosted the talk show since 2001, makes $22 million per year, which is $17 million more than Seacrest’s salary, according to In Touch Weekly.
Seacrest announced in an Instagram post on February 16, 2023, that he was leaving Live With Kelly and Ryan after almost six years as the daytime talk show’s co-host. “I’m going to miss my work wife and all the laughter we share,” he captioned a series of Instagram photos of him and his Live co-host, Kelly Ripa, over the years. “When I signed on to host Live in 2017 it was meant to be for 3 years, but I loved the job and working with Kelly so much that I extended my time and last year I made the decision to stay on for one more final season. I’ve been grateful to be able to share a cup of coffee with our viewers everyday, one of the best parts of the gig.”
In his post, Seacrest explained that he was leaving Live With Kelly and Ryan to focus on his jobs as the host of American Idol; his KIIS-FM radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest; and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, as well as his charity, Ryan Seacrest Foundation Studios. He also confirmed that Ripa’s husband, Mark Consuelos, was replacing him.
How much does Ryan Seacrest make from Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve?
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. (Clark died of a heart attack on April 18, 2012. He was 82 years old.) 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. The special was renamed as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in 2009.
According to Forbes, Seacrest makes $1 million each year for the special, which he also executive produces. Though the amount is a lot less than what he makes for American Idol and Live With Kelly and Ryan, Seacrest’s $1 million salary for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve comes from just one night of work.
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