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 stand-up comedian. From 1996 to 2002, he starred in “The Steve Harvey Show,” a sitcom on the WB network comprising 122 episodes across six seasons, where he also served as a producer. Currently, he is well-known for his roles as the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and of the popular game shows “Family Feud” and “Celebrity Family Feud.” Of the approximately $40 million he earns annually, $10 million is derived from “Family Feud,” while $20 million comes from his radio hosting responsibilities.

Early Life and Comedy Career

Born Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, his family eventually relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where he completed his education at Glenville High School in 1974. He furthered his education at Kent State University and later attended West Virginia University. His various jobs included being a boxer, autoworker, insurance salesman, carpet cleaner, and mailman. His entry into comedy happened on October 8, 1985, at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland. Despite facing hardships, including a three-year period of homelessness in the late 1980s where he slept in his 1976 Ford, he continued to pursue his passion for comedy.

In 1990, Harvey gained recognition as a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search, which led him to host “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” He maintained his focus on stand-up comedy and joined the 1997 Kings of Comedy tour with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac, which became one of the highest-grossing comedy tours in history, earning $37 million during 1997 and 1998. His comedic acclaim opened doors for him, including a leading role in ABC’s “Me and the Boys” (1994) and his own WB network sitcom, “The Steve Harvey Show” (1996-2002). Additionally, he has hosted “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” since 2000, and appeared in movies like “The Fighting Temptations” (2003) and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2003). In 2006, he released 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 performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, marking the end of his 27-year stand-up career. Nonetheless, he has experienced considerable success across his diverse projects beyond comedy.

Harvey is perhaps even better known for being an engaging and charismatic host than for his stand-up work. He took on the role of host for the game show “Family Feud” starting in 2010, marking the longest consecutive hosting stint in the show’s history.

Steve Harvey serves as the host of the show, and he is also behind the spin-off “Celebrity Family Feud.” His rise to modern fame is largely attributed to YouTube, where numerous viral videos feature his reactions to the often inappropriate or incorrect answers given by “Family Feud” contestants. In 2013, Harvey made history as the first host ever to be nominated for both the Outstanding Talk Show Host and Outstanding Game Show Host Daytime Emmy Awards. That same year, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In 2015, Harvey was the host for the Miss Universe 2015 pageant held in Las Vegas. He faced a significant blunder when he incorrectly declared the first runner-up as the winner, needing to rectify his announcement shortly after the crowning. Nevertheless, he continued his hosting duties at the Miss Universe pageant for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Steve Harvey Salary

From June 2017 to June 2018, Steve Harvey’s earnings reached a total of $45 million through his various projects. He maintained the same earning capacity from June 2018 to June 2019.

How Much does Steve Harvey earn from Family Feud?

Among his average annual salary of approximately $45 million, at least $10 million is attributed to his role as host of Family Feud, while another $20 million is generated from his work in radio hosting.

Other Business Ventures

Harvey’s other business ventures include the publication of his book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” in 2009, which later inspired the 2012 film “Think Like a Man.” The hardcover edition made its mark by staying on the New York Times bestseller list for 64 weeks. Additionally, he has published several other titles like “Straight Talk, No Chaser” (2010), “Act Like A Success” (2014), and “Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance” (2016). He also launched a dating site named Delightful in partnership with IAC in 2014. Furthermore, Harvey co-created and hosted the show “Little Big Shots” alongside Ellen DeGeneres in 2016, with his hosting role continuing until 2019. In January 2022, he took on hosting duties for the arbitration-based court comedy “Judge Steve Harvey” on ABC.

In 2017, Harvey consolidated all his business ventures under Steven Harvey Global (SHG). This umbrella organization encompasses his production company, East One Twelve, and a company called Harvey Events, which is led by his daughter Morgan and her husband. Within SHG, the rights to international adaptations of “Family Feud” are owned, and plans for an African version of the show were announced for 2020. Harvey has continued to expand his various business ventures under SHG, launching the Sand and Soul Festival in 2017, an annual event that showcases live music, comedy, and a Q&A session featuring Harvey himself.

Personal Life

Married three times, Harvey’s current spouse is Marjorie Bridges, whom he wed in 2007. He is the father of seven children: three from his initial marriage, one from his second, and the three children of Marjorie that he adopted after their wedding.

Alongside Marjorie, he established The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation aimed at youth outreach and educational initiatives. Additionally, Steve has collaborated with Kent State University to facilitate scholarships for students and 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, which recognizes influential figures who leverage their roles for positive impact.

Real Estate

Steve and Marjorie leased a sizable mansion in Beverly Park, a gated community in Beverly Hills, California, in February 2018. This 12,000 square foot residence, situated on nearly 2 acres, was once advertised for lease at $125,000 PER MONTH, but the Harveys negotiated the price down to $110,000 monthly. That totals around $1.3 million per year in rental payments. Notably, the house was listed for sale at $23.5 million back in 2007.

Beyond Los Angeles, Steve owns a mansion in Atlanta measuring 9,000 square feet, bought in 2010 for $3.4 million, and another similar-sized mansion located outside of Dallas, Texas, on 4 acres. In 2013, he acquired a 5,500-square-foot apartment on the 88th floor of Trump International in Chicago, which he sold in 2018 for $7.7 million.

In May 2020, he purchased Tyler Perry’s former mansion in Atlanta for $15 million. This gated property spans 35,000 square feet and sits on 17 acres. Tyler, who bought the house in 2017, invested millions into renovations and sold it in 2016 to an evangelist named David Turner for $17.5 million, resulting in a $2.5 million loss for Turner.