(NewsNation) — Howard Stern has been on the airwaves for decades, and in that time, he’s amassed not only a legion of fans but also considerable wealth.
The radio shock jock is worth $650 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Here’s how he makes his money:
Howard Stern, radio titan
The self-proclaimed “King of All Media,” Stern began his career as a radio host in the 1980s. “The Howard Stern Show” amassed around 20 million listeners in 60 markets around the country at its height, according to the U.S. Sun.
He later joined SiriusXM, signing a $500 million contract with the subscription-based satellite radio company in 2004.
SiriusXM has seen significant growth in the years since Stern joined, and he has been credited with helping the company grow in subscribers, according to Insider Radio.
Stern’s SiriusXM contract was renewed for five years for $500 million in 2020, according to Hollywood Reporter.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Stern earns about $333,000 per show.
Howard Stern’s outside ventures
Throughout his time in the public eye, Stern has built his wealth beyond his broadcasting career.
He signed a $1 million deal in 1993 with Simon & Schuster to write his memoir, “Private Parts.” The book became an instant best seller, selling 225,000 copies within hours of release, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Within five days of its release, “Private Parts” became the fastest-selling book in the history of Simon & Schuster. The book debuted on the “New York Times” Best-Seller list at #1 and stayed on the list for 20 weeks.
In 2012, Stern reportedly earned $20 million a year as a judge on “America’s Got Talent,” before leaving in 2015.
Howard Stern’s real estate holdings
Stern owns multiple properties in New York and Florida. He bought a $4.9 million apartment in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan in 1998, and bought an adjoining unit for $5.75 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Ten years later, Stern bought two more apartments below his unit for $15.1 million, adding another 2,546 square feet to his space. He also purchased a home in Southampton, New York, in 2005 for $20 million.
Stern owns other properties, including a 12-bedroom, oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, on which he spent $52 million in 2013.