Howard Stern Net Worth: Biography, Age, Children, Family, And Controversy

American TV host Howard Stern Net Worth of $900 million, primarily fueled by his substantial annual income of $130 million.

This impressive salary has solidified his status as the wealthiest television personality and radio host globally. Additionally, Stern’s authorship of numerous best-selling books has contributed tens of millions through royalties. He is most renowned for his acclaimed radio show, “The Howard Stern Show.”

Howard Stern Net Worth 2023

Howard Stern Net Worth	$900 Million
Howard Stern’s Annual Salary	$130 Million
Books Royalties	$25 Million
Inheritance	$180,000
Stock Portfolio	$360 Million
Luxury Watches	100+

Biography

Born on January 12, 1954, in Queens, New York, Howard Stern is an American radio and TV personality, author, and actor. His father, Ben Stern, worked as a radio engineer and co-owned a recording studio. Ben was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Howard’s mother, Ray Stern, worked as an inhalation therapist.

Education

Howard Stern attended Roosevelt High School in Long Island, New York. After completing high school, he pursued higher education at Boston University in Massachusetts, majoring in communications. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976.

Wife and Children

Stern’s first marriage was to Alison Berns, whom he met at Boston University. They married in 1978 and remained together for 21 years before divorcing in 1999. The couple has three children.

Following his divorce, Stern began a relationship with model and TV host Beth Ostrosky. They became engaged in 2007 and married on October 3, 2008.

Salary

Howard Stern recently signed a 5-year extension deal with SiriusXM for his Radio Show, valued at over $700 million.

This ensures an annual income exceeding $130 million. After taxes, he’s expected to earn around $90 million in net income.

His co-host, Robin Quivers, earns a $12 million annual salary from the same show, highlighting Stern’s generous compensation for his staff. With this new deal, Stern is poised to become a billionaire in less than a year.

Real Estate Assets

Presently, Howard Stern owns more than 70 real estate properties encompassing over 5,000 acres of land, collectively worth over $100 million.

His assets include two apartment buildings in New York and 16 mansions in Florida and California. He also possesses 32 apartments and villas across Texas, Minnesota, and Virginia. However, these properties account for only 15% of his net worth.

Divorce Settlement

In 2001, Stern’s divorce from Alison Berns resulted in a lump sum payment of $20 million to his ex-wife, along with an annual alimony payment of $10 million.

Gifts to Ex-Wife and Daughters

Despite the alimony payments, Stern maintained close ties with his first wife, Alison, and their three children.

He bestowed lavish gifts upon them, including three luxury villas in New York for his ex-wife and luxury cars, handbags, watches, and designer clothing for his daughters.

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Over the past two decades, he has contributed over $150 million in alimony and gifts. Without these payments, Stern’s net worth could have exceeded the $1 billion mark.

Howard Stern’s Investments

Stern has invested over $360 million in the stock market, with holdings in top companies such as Coca-Cola, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and Walmart, along with stocks in Mastercard, Tesla, Bank of America, Microsoft, Dell, General Motors, and Boeing.

Howard Stern Net Worth Timeline

Howard Stern Net Worth 2023	$900 Million
Howard Stern Net Worth 2010	$480 Million
Howard Stern Net Worth 2000	$220 Million
Howard Stern Net Worth 1990	$41 Million
Howard Stern Net Worth 1980	$6 Million
Howard Stern Net Worth 1970	$9,000

Earnings from Books

oward Stern’s successful books, selling over 10 million copies worldwide, have earned him over $75 million in royalties. Although this income comprises less than 10% of his net worth, it remains substantial compared to many other professional authors.