As Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Goes Off Air, A Look At His Net Worth

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has gone off air "indefinitely" following remarks on the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.

Mr Kimmel, who began his career as a cable comedian, became the longest-running current late-night host after Conan O'Brien retired in 2021.

Jimmy Kimmel Career

Mr Kimmel began his career in radio, hosting a Sunday night interview show in high school, then moving to paid positions in Seattle and Tampa. He later hosted shows in Palm Springs and spent five years as "Jimmy the Sports Guy" in Los Angeles.

In 1997, Mr Kimmel took his first television role on Comedy Central's Win Ben Stein's Money, earning an Emmy in 1999. He then co-launched The Man Show and founded Jackhole Productions. By January 2003, he became host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has been his primary source of income. 

What Is Jimmy Kimmel's Net Worth?

Jimmy Kimmel's net worth is $50 million as of 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Forbes ranks him 24th among the highest-paid TV hosts, with estimated annual earnings of $16 million. 

Jimmy Kimmel reportedly earns $15 million annually for hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, roughly matching Stephen Colbert's salary and slightly below Jimmy Fallon's $16 million at NBC's The Tonight Show. 

With around 170 episodes per season, he reportedly makes approximately $88,235 per show before bonuses and royalties.

Jimmy Kimmel has also hosted the Oscars, revealing in a conversation with Wanda Sykes in 2022, "I got paid $15,000 to host the Oscars. And there's one of me! You guys will probably have to split that." He has hosted the Academy Awards four times.