Steve Harvey Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Steve Harvey’s Net Worth and Salary?

Steve Harvey, an American entertainer, businessman, comedian, and award-winning show host, has amassed a net worth of $200 million. He gained national recognition during the 1980s as a standup comedian. From 1996 to 2002, he was the star of “The Steve Harvey Show,” a sitcom aired on the WB network that consisted of 122 episodes across six seasons, where he also served as a producer. Presently, Steve is celebrated for hosting the nationally syndicated radio program “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” along with popular game shows like “Family Feud” and “Celebrity Family Feud.” Out of his estimated annual earnings of roughly $40 million, $10 million is derived from “Family Feud,” while $20 million comes from his salary as a radio host.

Early Life and Comedy Career

Born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, Broderick Stephen Harvey’s family later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. He attended both Kent State University and West Virginia University and held various jobs such as boxer, autoworker, insurance salesman, carpet cleaner, and mailman. Harvey’s comedy career began on October 8, 1985, when he performed at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland, Ohio. Facing challenges, he became homeless for a period during the late 1980s, sleeping in his 1976 Ford when his gigs did not cover hotel expenses.

In 1990, he became a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search and subsequently secured a hosting role for the TV show “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” Continuing his stand-up career, he participated in the Kings of Comedy tour in 1997 alongside Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac, which became one of the highest-earning comedy tours ever, grossing $37 million in 1997 and 1998. His success in comedy opened doors to various opportunities, including a leading role in the ABC show “Me and the Boys” (1994), his own WB network show “The Steve Harvey Show” (1996-2002), hosting the weekday radio program “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” from 2000 onward, and appearances in films like “The Fighting Temptations” (2003) and “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (2003). Additionally, in 2006, he released the stand-up special “Steven Harvey: Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through with Me Yet.”

Family Feud and Hosting

Harvey concluded his 27-year stand-up comedy career on August 2, 2012, with a final performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, he has experienced significant achievements across his numerous other ventures.

More than his stand-up work, Harvey has gained fame as a vibrant and engaging host. In 2010, he began his role as the host of the game show “Family Feud,” marking one of the longest consecutive tenures of any previous host.

The show is hosted by Harvey, who also leads a spin-off called “Celebrity Family Feud.” His rise to contemporary fame is largely attributed to YouTube, where numerous viral videos capture his reactions to participants’ inappropriate or incorrect responses on “Family Feud.” Notably, in 2013, he became the first-ever host to receive double nominations for 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, he hosted the Miss Universe 2015 pageant in Las Vegas. Although he mistakenly announced the first runner-up as the winner and had to correct this error shortly after the crowning, he remained the host for the Miss Universe pageant in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Steve Harvey Salary

Between June 2017 and June 2018, Steve Harvey amassed $45 million through various activities. He maintained the same earnings level from June 2018 to June 2019.

How Much does Steve Harvey earn from Family Feud?

Of his approximate $45 million annual salary, at least $10 million is derived from his hosting role on Family Feud, while an additional $20 million is earned from his work on the radio.

Other Business Ventures

Among the various projects Harvey has been involved with is the publication of the 2009 book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” which later inspired the ensemble film “Think Like a Man” in 2012. The hardcover edition of the book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for 64 weeks. He has authored other titles such as “Straight Talk, No Chaser” (2010), “Act Like A Success” (2014), and “Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance” (2016). Additionally, in 2014, he collaborated with IAC to launch the dating site Delightful. In 2016, along with Ellen DeGeneres, he co-created the show “Little Big Shots,” which he hosted until 2019. As of January 2022, Harvey began hosting the arbitration-based court comedy “Judge Steve Harvey” on ABC.

In 2017, Harvey consolidated all his business endeavors under Steven Harvey Global (SHG), which includes his production company, East One Twelve, and the event management company Harvey Events, headed by his daughter Morgan and her husband. SHG also possesses the rights to international adaptations of “Family Feud,” including the announcement of an African version for 2020. He has pursued various business ventures under SHG, including the establishment of the Sand and Soul Festival in 2017, an annual event featuring live music, comedy, and a Q&A session with Harvey himself.

Personal Life

Steve Harvey has gone through three marriages, with his current spouse being Marjorie Bridges, whom he wed in 2007. He is a father to 7 children in total: three from his first marriage, one from the second, plus three children from Marjorie whom he adopted after their marriage.

Marjorie and Steve established The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, which is devoted to youth outreach and educational initiatives. Additionally, Steve has collaborated with Kent State University to offer scholarships and has partnered with Walt Disney World Resort for the Disney Dreamers Academy.

In 2022, Harvey and comedian Chris Tucker were honored with the “Man in The Mirror” Award, recognizing their influence and their efforts to use their platforms for positive impact.

Real Estate

In February 2018, a lavish mansion was leased by Steve and Marjorie in Beverly Park, a gated community perched above Beverly Hills, California. The residence, encompassing 12,000 square feet on nearly 2 acres of land, had at one point a leasing price set at $125,000 PER MONTH, but the couple successfully negotiated the monthly rate to $110,000, which translates to approximately $1.3 million annually. The property was previously listed for sale at $23.5 million back in 2007.

Besides their Los Angeles abode, Steve owns a massive 9,000-square-foot mansion in Atlanta purchased for $3.4 million in 2010 and another large estate situated just outside Dallas, Texas, spanning 4 acres. In 2013, he bought a 5,500-square-foot condo on the 88th floor of Trump International in Chicago but sold it in 2018 for $7.7 million.

In May 2020, he made a significant purchase, paying $15 million for Tyler Perry’s former mansion in Atlanta. This gated estate boasts 35,000 square feet and sprawls across 17 acres. Tyler Perry acquired the property in 2017, invested millions in its renovation, but sold it in 2016 to an evangelist named David Turner for $17.5 million, resulting in a loss of $2.5 million for Turner.