Howard Stern's salary from SiriusXM has been reported to be between $80 million and $120 million per year. In December 2020, he signed a five-year contract extension worth more than $100 million per year, with the total contract value estimated between $500 million and $600 million. However, this salary includes production costs such as staff salaries (e.g., Robin Quivers and Gary Dell'Abate), which can amount to around $14 million per year, plus other production expenses. After deducting production costs, agent fees, and taxes, Stern's personal net income is estimated to be around $40 million per year. If he produces about 120 shows per year, that works out to making about $333,000 per show after all costs and taxes. As of 2025, Stern's net worth is estimated at approximately $650 million, much of it derived from his long- standing SiriusXM deals and other ventures. His current contract with SiriusXM is set to expire at the end of 2025, and there are reports his show might be canceled due to the high cost of his salary to the broadcaster. In summary:
- SiriusXM salary: $80–$120 million per year (gross)
- Net income after costs and taxes: roughly $40 million per year
- Per show income (approx. 120 shows/year): $333,000
- Estimated net worth (2025): $650 million
This makes him one of the highest-paid radio personalities worldwide.
