Sean Hannity Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Sean Hannity’s Net Worth and Salary?

Sean Hannity, an American television host, author, and conservative political commentator, boasts a net worth of $300 million. He is widely recognized for hosting “The Sean Hannity Show,” a talk radio program, along with his television show “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. His show “Hannity” ranks among the most-watched cable news programs in the U.S., while “The Sean Hannity Show” stands out as one of the nation’s most popular talk shows.

Additionally, Hannity is a prolific author, having authored numerous books. His notable work “Live Free or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink” achieved “New York Times” bestseller status, and other titles such as “Deliver Us From Evil” and “Conservative Victory” have also garnered positive reception.

Sean Hannity Salary

Sean Hannity’s earnings from his TV and radio shows total $40 million each year. His annual salary from Fox News is $25 million, with the remainder primarily derived from a syndication deal he signed with Premiere Networks for his radio show back in 2019.

From June 2018 to June 2019, his various ventures yielded an income of $45 million. Subsequently, between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $43 million.

Property Empire

In April 2018, a report by “The Guardian” highlighted Sean Hannity’s property empire, which is estimated to be worth $90 million. He is reportedly associated with a “group of shell companies” that collectively own nearly 900 houses across seven states, encompassing everything from luxurious estates to low-income housing. Notably, he purchased numerous properties out of foreclosure in 2013 alone.

In 2014, he acquired two large apartment complexes in Georgia for $22.7 million, with monthly rents ranging from $700 to $1,000.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, Sean Patrick Hannity spent his formative years in Franklin Square, New York. His mother, Lillian, served as a stenographer and corrections officer at a county jail, while his father, Hugh, held the position of family court officer. Sean is the youngest of four siblings.

He has Irish roots; all four of his grandparents moved to the United States from Ireland. His high school education took place at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York. Following that, he pursued higher education at New York University, UC Santa Barbara, and Adelphi University, although he ultimately did not finish college.

In 1982, Hannity launched a house-painting business of his own. A few years later, he became a building contractor in Santa Barbara, California. In 1989, while in California, he got his first chance to host a talk radio show at KCSB-FM, UC Santa Barbara’s volunteer college station. Unfortunately, after less than a year, his weekly show was canceled because of the “contentious” discussions surrounding LGBT rights. After departing from KCSB, Hannity took on the role of afternoon talk show host at WVNN in Athens, Alabama. In 1992, he transitioned to WGST in Atlanta.

Radio and Television Career

Hannity’s broader audience exposure began in 1996 when he was hired by Fox News co-founder Roger Ailes to host a television program. The show, which he co-hosted with Alan Colmes, was called “Hannity & Colmes” and aired until January 2009. While the show featured Hannity’s conservative perspective, Colmes offered the liberal side.

In addition to his television endeavors, Sean maintained his radio projects. He started working full-time at WABC in January 1997, initially given a late-night slot, before moving to the afternoon drive-time slot in January 1998. He remained in this position until the end of 2013. Since January 2014, Hannity has been hosting the 3-6 p.m. time slot on WOR in New York City.

Hannity’s radio show, “The Sean Hannity Show,” began syndication nationwide on September 10, 2001, and became available on more than 500 stations across the country. This conservative political talk show primarily presents Hannity’s views and ideologies related to current events, issues, and politicians. In 2004, he secured a five-year contract extension worth $25 million with ABC Radio (now Citadel Media), ensuring the show’s continuation until 2009. Later, in 2008, Sean signed a five-year contract valued at $100 million with Citadel Communications, which had acquired ABC Radio in 2007. As of March 2018, “The Sean Hannity Show” attracts over 13.5 million weekly listeners. His program’s popularity and reach led to Hannity being ranked #2 by “Talker Magazine” in their annual Heavy Hundred list in 2017. He was also inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2017 and received Marconi Awards in 2003 and 2007 from the National Association of Broadcasters for Network Syndicated Personality of the Year.

While still hosting “Hannity & Colmes” in 2007, Sean launched his own Sunday night television show on Fox News named “Hannity’s America.” After Colmes left “Hannity & Colmes” in 2009, the network renamed the show “Hannity,” which replaced “Hannity’s America.” Live episodes of “Hannity” are broadcast at 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, with typically pre-recorded editions on Fridays. It ranks as the #1 cable news program in its time slot, often presenting a recap of the day’s events along with lengthy monologues and political and legal analyses of assorted topics and issues.

Other Ventures and Projects

Sean Hannity has authored several books. His debut book, “Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism,” which came out in 2002, was followed by his second book, “Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism,” published in 2004 by ReganBooks. Both titles found a place on “The New York Times” nonfiction bestseller list, with the latter staying for five weeks. In March 2010, he released his third book, “Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda,” published by HarperCollins, and it also achieved bestseller status. Additionally, he served as the executive producer for the 2017 Christian drama film “Let There Be Light,” featuring Kevin Sorbo.

Personal Life & Homes

In 1993, Hannity tied the knot with Jill Rhodes. They have two kids, and the family divides their time between Naples, Florida, and Long Island, New York. It became public in June 2020 that Sean and Jill had divorced the previous year. He identifies as a devout Christian but has departed from the Catholic Church, citing concerns over “too much institutionalized corruption.”

In May 2008, the couple acquired a waterfront mansion on Long Island for $10.5 million, boasting 10,600 square feet. This seven-bedroom home includes an 80-foot private dock on Oyster Bay, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a par-3 golf course hole complemented by a putting practice area. Notably, singer Billy Joel resides just a few doors away and listed his 26-acre estate for $49 million in mid-2023. In May 2024, Sean put this mansion on the market for $13.75 million, selling it a month later for $12.7 million.

In 2009, Sean and Jill spent $4.75 million on a newly constructed beachfront penthouse condo, which they sold for $5.7 million in late 2020. A video tour of their former Naples penthouse can be viewed here:

In 2021, after their divorce, Sean purchased a condo in Palm Beach, Florida, for $5.3 million.