Steve Harvey Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Steve Harvey’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $200 million, Steve Harvey is an American comedian, businessman, award-winning show host, and entertainer. He gained national fame as a standup comedian during the 1980s. From 1996 to 2002, he starred in “The Steve Harvey Show,” a sitcom on the WB network that aired for 122 episodes across six seasons, where he also served as a producer. Currently, Steve is widely recognized for hosting the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” alongside popular game shows “Family Feud” and “Celebrity Family Feud.” His annual earnings are close to $40 million, with approximately $10 million coming from “Family Feud” and $20 million from his work as a radio host.

Early Life and Comedy Career

Broderick Stephen Harvey was born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia. His family later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He attended Kent State University and subsequently West Virginia University. Harvey worked in various roles, including boxer, autoworker, insurance salesman, carpet cleaner, and mailman. His comedy journey began on October 8, 1985, with a performance at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland. Facing significant hardships, he experienced homelessness for three years during the late 1980s, often sleeping in his 1976 Ford when gigs did not provide accommodations.

In 1990, Harvey became a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search, which led to him hosting the TV show “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” He continued his stand-up career, participating in the 1997 Kings of Comedy tour alongside Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac, which grossed an impressive $37 million over its two-year run. His comic success opened up opportunities, landing him roles in projects such as “Me and the Boys” on ABC (1994), “The Steve Harvey Show” on WB (1996-2002), “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” on radio since 2000, and films like “The Fighting Temptations” (2003) and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2003). In 2006, he released the stand-up special titled “Steve Harvey: Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through with Me Yet.”

Family Feud and Hosting

Harvey concluded his 27-year stand-up career with his final show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on August 2, 2012. Despite this, he has found success across his numerous other projects.

More renowned as a host than as a comedian, Harvey started hosting the game show “Family Feud” in 2010. His consecutive time as host remains the longest of any previous host.

The hosts of the show include Harvey, who also leads the spin-off, “Celebrity Family Feud.” His modern fame has soared due to numerous viral YouTube videos showcasing his reactions to incorrect or inappropriate answers from “Family Feud” participants. In 2013, he made history as the first host 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 Las Vegas, 2015 saw Harvey at the helm of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. Although he mistakenly declared the first runner-up as the winner, which required him to correct himself moments later, he went on to host the Miss Universe pageant for subsequent years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Steve Harvey Salary

During the period from June 2017 to June 2018, Steve Harvey amassed $45 million through various endeavors, an amount he matched the following year.

How Much does Steve Harvey earn from Family Feud?

From his estimated annual salary of $45 million, at least $10 million is derived from his role as a host on Family Feud, with another $20 million coming from his work in radio hosting.

Other Business Ventures

Among the numerous ventures Harvey has embarked on, his 2009 release of “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” notably inspired the 2012 ensemble film “Think Like a Man.” The hardcover edition of the book enjoyed a remarkable 64 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Additionally, he has released 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). In 2014, he partnered with IAC to launch the dating site Delightful. Collaborating with Ellen DeGeneres, he co-created the show “Little Big Shots” in 2016, which he hosted until 2019. As of January 2022, Harvey is also the host of the arbitration-based court comedy “Judge Steve Harvey” on ABC.

In 2017, all of Harvey’s business initiatives were brought together under Steven Harvey Global (SHG). This encompassed his production company, East One Twelve, alongside Harvey Events, which is operated by his daughter Morgan and her husband. SHG also owns international rights to “Family Feud,” announcing plans for an African version of the show in 2020. Harvey has pursued various business projects under SHG, one being the Sand and Soul Festival launched in 2017, a yearly celebration featuring live music, comedy, and an interactive Q&A session with Harvey himself.

Personal Life

Steve Harvey has been married three times, with his current wife being Marjorie Bridges, whom he wed in 2007. He is a father to 7 children: three from his first marriage, one from his second, and three children adopted from Marjorie during their marriage.

In partnership with Marjorie, he established The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, dedicated to outreach and educational initiatives for youth. Additionally, Steve has collaborated with Kent State University to offer scholarships and with Walt Disney World Resort for the Disney Dreamers Academy.

In 2022, along with comedian Chris Tucker, Harvey received the “Man in The Mirror” Award, which honors individuals who positively utilize their influence.

Real Estate

In February 2018, Steve and Marjorie leased an expansive mansion located in the exclusive Beverly Park community, perched on Beverly Hills, California. This 12,000 square foot residence, situated on nearly 2 acres, was once offered for lease at $125,000 PER MONTH, but the Harveys successfully negotiated the price down to $110,000 monthly, totaling approximately $1.3 million annually. Previously, in 2007, the property was listed for sale at $23.5 million.

Away from Los Angeles, Steve owns a 9,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta, which he acquired in 2010 for $3.4 million, along with another sizable mansion located outside Dallas, Texas, spanning 4 acres. In 2013, he purchased a 5,500-square-foot residence on the 88th floor of Trump International in Chicago, selling it in 2018 for $7.7 million.

In May 2020, he spent $15 million to buy Tyler Perry’s former mansion in Atlanta. This gated estate, covering 35,000 square feet and resting on 17 acres, was bought by Tyler in 2017, renovated extensively, and sold in 2016 to an evangelist named David Turner for $17.5 million, resulting in a $2.5 million loss for Turner.