Jimmy Kimmel Net Worth 2025: Here's how much does the Jimmy Kimmel Live anchor earn?

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel, who is the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, has been entertaining his audiences and fans for over two decades now. His unusual humour and fun jokes have made him one of the most successful hosts of the late-night television.

Jimmy Kimmel came under fire for his comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination. He made the comments on his late-night show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on Monday, which has now been taken off air indefinitely from the ABC broadcasting network.

Kirk was a conservative political activist, who was killed on September 10, allegedly by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, during a university tour. Walt Disney-owned ABC Network responded to the backlash and announced it will pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! from its schedule.

What led to the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel show?

Jimmy Kimmel Live! was taken off air indefinitely by ABC on Monday following a backlash over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing. The network has pulled the show from its schedule 'for the foreseeable future.'

What Jimmy Kimmel said about Charlie Kirk?

In his latest episode, Jimmy Kimmel accused MAGA supporters of manipulating the narrative around the person who assassinated Charlie Kirk. He criticised them for trying to downplay connections to their political base, saying they were 'doing everything they can to score political points' —also comparing US President Donald Trump’s response to a 4-year-old mourning a goldfish.

Jimmy Kimmel Net Worth 

Here's a look at how much is the celebrity anchor worth of.  According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2025, his net worth is estimated at a whopping $50 million.

As per the site, the biggest contributor to his wealth is his hefty pay cheque from Jimmy Kimmel Live! and earns a whopping $15 million annually from the ABC talk show. It also makes him the highest paid TV hosts in the US if compared to fellow late-night stars like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon.

Over the years, his contracts have also started including performance bonuses and other incentives.

In addition to his late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel has increased his earnings by hosting major award shows like The Academy Awards (Oscars) and the Emmys in the past. He is loved for his quick wit and fun jokes.

These high-profile hosting shows not only keep him in the public eye but also come with significant pay cheques and they only add to his overall income.

In his 20 years of steady work and intelligent career moves have only added to his net worth. Jimmy has also been a part of many brand endorsements and other entertainment projects.

His late night show is like a cherry on the cake and it is one that attracts a lot of followers. Over all this, Jimmy Kimmel also owns many properties in Los Angeles.

But one thing that Jimmy hasn't changed over the years is that he has focussed only on entertainment and not branched into unrelated businesses.

Despite being in the business for over 20 years, Jimmy Kimmel is managing to deliver higher ratings and have a cultural impact.

His consistency over the years has secured him both a loyal audience and a lasting financial legacy in American television.