Gordon Ramsay Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Gordon Ramsay’s net worth and salary?

With a net worth of $220 million, Gordon Ramsay stands out as a British chef, restaurateur, writer, television personality, and food critic. His culinary journey commenced in the 1980s, during which he trained under prominent chefs in London and Paris. In 1998, he launched his inaugural restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which swiftly garnered three Michelin stars.

Ramsay’s empire expanded to encompass a plethora of restaurants around the globe, offering everything from fine dining to casual meals. However, his television career, which kicked off in the UK with hits like “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” is perhaps what he is most renowned for. These shows and their American versions propelled him into global stardom. Known for his fiery temperament and vivid language, Ramsay’s real passion for food and nurturing upcoming chefs was also evident. He has hosted numerous other successful shows, such as “MasterChef,” “Hotel Hell,” and “24 Hours to Hell and Back.”

Besides his television endeavors, Ramsay has penned several cookbooks, founded a charitable organization, and even participated in ironman triathlons. Despite facing controversies and challenges, such as restaurant closures and legal battles, Ramsay has solidified his status as a leading figure in the culinary domain, recognized for his stringent standards and straightforward approach to cooking.

Salary Highlights

For each episode, Gordon Ramsay commands a salary of $225,000. His yearly income typically hovers around $45 million, stemming from his media and restaurant ventures. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he surpassed $60 million in earnings. Continuing his success, he made $65 million from June 2018 to June 2019. In mid-July 2019, Ramsay divested a 50% share in his North American holding enterprise to Lion Capital. Lion intends to invest $100 million to establish 100 Gordon Ramsay restaurants across the United States from 2020 through 2025.

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Early Life

Born on November 8, 1966, in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Gordon James Ramsay experienced a childhood characterized by frequent relocations. At the age of five, his family shifted to England, settling in Stratford-upon-Avon. He is the second of four siblings. As a child, Ramsay’s father faced career ups and downs, leading to instability within the family. His father struggled with alcoholism and exhibited violent behavior at times. At 16, Ramsay left home to live independently. During his teenage years, he excelled at football/soccer, but an injury halted his athletic aspirations. By then, Ramsay had already cultivated a passion for cooking, prompting him to enroll in the Hotel Management program at North Oxfordshire Technical College at the age of 19.

Restaurant Career

During the mid-1980s, Ramsay took on the role of a commis chef at the Wroxton House Hotel. He then proceeded to oversee the kitchen and 60-seat dining area at the Wickham Arms. His career further advanced in London, where he passed through various restaurants before starting a position with the notoriously fiery chef Marco Pierre White at Harvey’s, where he stayed for two years and ten months. Ultimately frustrated by White’s aggressive behavior, Ramsay opted to delve into French cuisine, accepting a position at Le Gavroche under Albert Roux, where he had the fortune to meet Jean-Claude Breton,

now serving as the maitre d-hotel at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. After spending a year at Le Gavroche, Ramsay was invited by Roux to be his second-in-command at Hotel Diva, a ski resort situated in the French Alps. Following that, the then 23-year-old Ramsay relocated to Paris to collaborate with Michelin-starred chefs Guy Savoy and Joel Robuchon. He further honed his skills in France over a span of three years.

After taking a one-year sabbatical as a private chef aboard a yacht, Ramsay made his way back to London where he was offered the head chef role under Pierre Koffman, a three-Michelin-starred chef, at La Tante Claire in Chelsea. Shortly thereafter, his former employer, Marco Pierre White, proposed that Ramsay take on the head chef position (in exchange for a 10% share) at the Rossmore, which Ramsay renamed Aubergine, earning his first Michelin star just 14 months later. Aubergine was awarded its second Michelin star in 1997. However, Ramsay parted ways with the partnership in the summer of 1998 due to differing opinions on the company’s future direction.

That same year, Ramsay established his own restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, located in Chelsea, London. By 2001, the restaurant achieved its third Michelin star, making Ramsay the first Scotsman to reach this milestone.

After that point, his culinary empire grew at a rapid pace. He opened (and closed) various acclaimed restaurants, launched his U.S.-based television show “Hell’s Kitchen,” secured a foothold on the Food Network, and made a name for himself globally, one dinner plate at a time. His establishments can be found in Dubai, Tokyo, London, New York City, Ireland, Canada, and, until 2015, at the celebrated London Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

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Television Career

The first TV venture for Ramsay featured two documentaries: “Boiling Point” in 1998 and “Beyond Boiling Point” in 2000. In 2001, he made a guest appearance on “Faking It,” where he helped an aspiring chef, a burger flipper, master his skills. This episode won the BAFTA in 2001 for Best Factual TV Moment. In 2004, Ramsay appeared in two British television series: “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” In 2005, he was introduced to American viewers through a U.S. version of “Hell’s Kitchen” aired by Fox, along with a U.S. adaptation of “Kitchen Nightmares.” The series “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” later took the place of “Kitchen Nightmares” on the network.

In 2010, Ramsay not only served as a judge but also took on the role of producer for the U.S. version of “MasterChef.” He hosted a travelogue highlighting his experiences in India titled “Gordon’s Great Escape,” followed by another series set in Asia. Additionally, Ramsay presented “Ramsay’s Best Restaurant,” the first UK series produced by his company, One Potato Two Potato. In the 2010 series “The Big Fish Fight,” Ramsay teamed up with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and others to raise awareness regarding the plight of saltwater fish discards while spending time aboard a trawler boat.

In March 2012, Fox unveiled Ramsay’s fourth series for their network, “Hotel Hell,” akin to “Kitchen Nightmares.” Some more recent projects include “Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance” and “Gordon, Gino & Fred Go Greek” from 2021, followed by 2022’s “Next Level Chef,” “Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars,” and “Gordon Ramsay:

“Uncharted Showdown.”

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Personal Life & Inheritance Plans

In 1996, he wedded Cayetana (Tana) Elizabeth Hutcheson, a schoolteacher trained in Montessori methods. The couple has five children: Megan (born in 1998), twins Jack and Holly (born in 2000), Matilda (born in 2002), and Oscar (born in 2019). Their residences are split between Wandsworth Common in London and Los Angeles.

During a 2017 interview, Gordon articulated his intention to largely exclude his children from his estate:

“Money has never excited me… It’s not my primary goal, and this is evident in how the children are raised…They will not inherit it, and that’s not out of malice; it’s to avoid spoiling them… The only arrangement I’ve made with [wife] Tana is that they will receive a 25% deposit for a flat, not the entire property.”

Gordon’s approach to parenting goes beyond just his will. His reluctance to indulge his children also influences their travel experiences, as he stated:

“They won’t be sitting with us in first class…They haven’t put in nearly enough effort to afford that. At their age and size, do you think they warrant a first-class seat? Absolutely not. We maintain strict rules about this… Tana and I head left while they head right; I instruct the chief stewardess, ‘Ensure those little f—— don’t come near us; I need to rest on this flight.’ I worked my f—— arse off to sit that close to the pilot, and you appreciate it more when you’ve earned it.”

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Real Estate & Car Collection

A car enthusiast and Ferrari aficionado, Ramsay possesses a vast collection that includes a Ferrari LaFerrari in Grigio Ferro, a Ferrari 488 Spider, a Ferrari 812 Superfast, an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a McLaren Senna, and a Porsche 918 Spyder.

Ramsay acquired a $6.75 million residence in Bel-Air, Los Angeles in 2012. This 7,413-square-foot mansion features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool, and, naturally, a state-of-the-art luxury kitchen.

Additionally, he has a London property, bought in 2002 for $3.5 million, and at least three other homes in the seaside town of Fowey, acquired for a combined total of $13 million. In 2015, he purchased his most remarkable property in Fowey for approximately $6 million, investing heavily in renovations—including a large pool with a transparent wall overlooking the ocean, which alone cost about $100,000.

In early 2023, it became known that Ramsay had bought the former home of Gina Coladangelo, girlfriend of Matt Hancock, reportedly in cash, coinciding with the announcement that Tana is expecting their sixth child.