Steve Harvey Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Steve Harvey’s Net Worth and Salary?

Steve Harvey, an American comedian, businessman, award-winning show host, and entertainer, boasts a net worth of $200 million. His rise to national fame began in the 1980s as a standup comedian. From 1996 to 2002, he starred in “The Steve Harvey Show,” a sitcom on the WB network that aired 122 episodes over six seasons, which he also produced. Presently, Steve is recognized for hosting the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” along with the popular game shows “Family Feud” and “Celebrity Family Feud.” Of his annual earnings, which total roughly $40 million, $10 million is sourced from “Family Feud,” while $20 million comes from his salary as a radio host.

Early Life and Comedy Career

Broderick Stephen Harvey was born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia. The family later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He initially attended Kent State University before transferring to West Virginia University. His job history includes various roles such as boxer, autoworker, insurance salesman, carpet cleaner, and mailman. Harvey’s comedic journey began on October 8, 1985, when he performed at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite facing hardship, including a three-year period of homelessness in the late 1980s where he slept in his 1976 Ford when gigs did not cover hotel stays, he persevered.

In 1990, as a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search, Harvey secured the hosting position for the TV show “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” He continued to pursue stand-up comedy and participated in the 1997 Kings of Comedy tour alongside Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac. This tour became one of the highest-grossing comedy tours in history, bringing in $37 million during its run in 1997 and 1998. His success as a comic paved the way for various opportunities including a lead role in the ABC show “Me and the Boys” (1994), his own WB network show, “The Steve Harvey Show” (1996-2002), and “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” a weekday radio program he has been hosting since 2000, along with appearances in films like “The Fighting Temptations” (2003) and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2003). In 2006, he produced the stand-up special “Steven Harvey: Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through with Me Yet.”

Family Feud and Hosting

On August 2, 2012, Harvey concluded his final stand-up show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, marking the end of a 27-year career in stand-up comedy. Nevertheless, he has continued to achieve success in various other projects beyond comedy.

Perhaps even more renowned than his comedy, Harvey is celebrated as a dynamic and engaging host. He began his tenure as the host of the game show “Family Feud” in 2010, setting a record for the longest continuous hosting of the series.

Hosts of the show include Steve Harvey. Additionally, he is the host of a spin-off, “Celebrity Family Feud.” His modern fame has grown due to YouTube, where numerous viral clips capture his reactions to the inappropriate or incorrect answers given by “Family Feud” participants. In 2013, he made history as the first-ever double-nominated host for the Outstanding Talk Show Host and Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy Awards. That same year, his achievements were further recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 2015, the Miss Universe 2015 pageant took place in Las Vegas, with Harvey as the host. Despite an incident where he mistakenly announced the first runner-up as the winner, which required him to correct himself moments after her crowning, he continued to host the Miss Universe pageant for subsequent years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Steve Harvey Salary

From June 2017 to June 2018, Steve Harvey accumulated $45 million across his various endeavors, and he maintained this income level between June 2018 and June 2019.

How Much does Steve Harvey earn from Family Feud?

From an approximate annual salary of $45 million, no less than $10 million is derived from his role as the host of Family Feud, while another $20 million comes from his work in radio.

Other Business Ventures

Among his other ventures, Harvey released the book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” in 2009, which led to the ensemble film “Think Like a Man” in 2012. The hardcover edition of his book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 64 weeks. Additionally, he published several other books, including “Straight Talk, No Chaser” (2010), “Act Like A Success” (2014), and “Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance” (2016). Moreover, in 2014, he co-launched the dating site Delightful in partnership with IAC. Harvey also collaborated with Ellen DeGeneres to create the show “Little Big Shots” in 2016, which he hosted until 2019. In January 2022, he began hosting the arbitration-based court comedy “Judge Steve Harvey” on ABC.

In 2017, he consolidated his business ventures under the label Steven Harvey Global (SHG). This organization encompasses his production company, East One Twelve, and Harvey Events, which is managed by his daughter Morgan and her husband. SHG also secured the rights to international adaptations of “Family Feud,” including the announcement of an African version set for 2020. Harvey has sustained his various business initiatives through SHG, with one notable project being the launch of the Sand and Soul Festival in 2017, an annual event featuring live performances, comedy, and a Q&A session with Harvey.

Personal Life

Three times Harvey has been married, with his current spouse being Marjorie Bridges, whom he wed in 2007. In total, he has 7 children: three from his first marriage, one from his second, and three children from Marjorie, whom he adopted upon their marriage.

Alongside Marjorie, he established The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, focusing on youth outreach and education initiatives. Steve has collaborated with Kent State University to facilitate scholarships, as well as with Walt Disney World Resort for the Disney Dreamers Academy.

In 2022, both Harvey and fellow comedian Chris Tucker were honored with the “Man in The Mirror” Award, recognizing individuals who leverage their platforms for positive change.

Real Estate

In February of 2018, a significant mansion was leased by Steve and Marjorie in the exclusive Beverly Park community, perched above Beverly Hills, California. The expansive residence covers 12,000 square feet and spans just under 2 acres, originally offered for lease at $125,000 per month, but the Harveys successfully negotiated it down to $110,000 monthly. This totals approximately $1.3 million in yearly rent. In 2007, the property was listed for sale at $23.5 million.

Beyond Los Angeles, Steve Harvey possesses a 9,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta, acquired in 2010 for $3.4 million, and another similarly large estate located outside Dallas, Texas, on 4 acres of land. In 2013, he bought a 5,500-square-foot residence situated on the 88th floor of Trump International in Chicago but sold it in 2018 for $7.7 million.

In May 2020, he purchased Tyler Perry’s former mansion in Atlanta for $15 million. This prestigious, 35,000-square-foot gated residence is set on 17 acres. Tyler, who acquired the house in 2017, invested millions in renovations before selling it in 2016 to evangelist David Turner for $17.5 million, incurring a $2.5 million loss in the process.