Carrot Top Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Carrot Top’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $70 million, Carrot Top is an American comedian and actor known for his vibrant red hair, self-deprecating humor, and comedic props. He ranks among the top-paid and most successful comedians in Las Vegas. Since 2005, he has been headlining at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, and in October 2019, he secured a contract extension ensuring his presence at the Luxor through 2025. When this period concludes, he will have set a record for the longest-running comedy show in MGM Resort history.

Early Life

Scott Thompson, better known as Carrot Top, was born on February 25, 1965, in Rockledge, Florida. His father was a NASA engineer, and Carrot Top is the youngest son in the family. He graduated in 1983 from Cocoa High School, where he played drums in the marching and concert bands. His bright red hair earned him the nickname Carrot Top from a local swim coach. After high school, he pursued a degree in Marketing at Florida Atlantic University, starting his amateur stand-up career as a freshman at open-mic nights.

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Career

As he refined his act, Carrot Top took on various jobs and, over time, became the most sought-after stand-up comedian on college campuses throughout the United States. In 1993, he made history by being the first individual to receive both Performer of the Year and Comedian of the Year accolades from the National Association of Campus Activities simultaneously. His success in stand-up opened doors to television and film roles, featuring appearances on shows like “Space Ghost Coast to Coast,” “Scrubs,” a recurring stint on the remade “Hollywood Squares,” and participation in the comedy documentary “The Aristocrats.”

He has also taken part in several special-event shows, including “Larry the Cable Guy‘s Christmas Spectacular,” “Gene Simmons: The Family Jewels,” and “Criss Angel Mindfreak.” From 2008 onward, Carrot Top has performed at the Luxor Las Vegas for fifteen weeks a year, following in the footsteps of his comedy idol, George Carlin, in addition to numerous other comedy shows and televised events. Additionally, from 1995 to 1999, Carrot Top served as the continuity announcer for Cartoon Network and produced and starred in the show “Carrot Top’s AM Mayhem” between 1994 and 1996. In 2002, he lent his voice for a commentary track for “The Rules of Attraction,” and in 2006, he made an appearance in an episode of “Reno 911!” titled “Weigel’s Pregnant,” portraying an angry version of himself who causes chaos in a hotel room and steals a police car.

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In 2008, Carrot Top appeared as a guest judge on “Last Comic Standing.” Then, in January 2010, he made a cameo on “Don’tForget the Lyrics!,” in which he assists the renowned illusionists Penn & Teller as they strive for the million-dollar grand prize. Additionally, Carrot Top made an appearance in the reality series “The Bad Girls Club.” In 2011, he played himself in an episode of “CSI.” He has also featured on “Family Guy” and “Holly’s World.” Carrot Top collaborated with Toby Keith in the music video for Keith’s hit song “Red Solo Cup,” and he joined Toby on stage during the performance at the 2011 ACM Awards, where he was part of Keith’s entourage. Since the ’90s, Carrot Top has been a familiar face on late-night television talk shows. In 2016, he was a panelist on “@midnight.” Most recently, in 2022, he appeared on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

His film appearances include titles like “So I Married an Axe Murderer,” “Chairman of the Board,” “Dennis the Menace Strikes Again,” “Pauly Shore Is Dead,” “Swearnet: The Movie,” and “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens.” In 2018, Carrot Top began headlining at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, while also engaging in various comedy performances when not on stage. His comedy routine remains characterized by numerous props kept in large trunks onstage. Carrot Top’s prop jokes typically involve him pulling out a prop, delivering a one-liner about it, and then tossing it aside.

In 1994, Carrot Top was honored with an American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic. He received a Razzie Award nomination in 1999 for Worst New Star for his work in “Chairman of the Board.”

Earnings

As one of the highest-paid entertainers in Las Vegas, Carrot Top performs six nights a week, generating approximately $8 million annually from his diverse pursuits.

Personal Life

Carrot Top is quite private about his personal life, but it is known that he has been in a long-term relationship with Amanda Hogan for an unspecified duration.