Net Worth: $50 Million
What Is Rob McElhenney’s Net Worth?
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comRob McElhenney’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million. McElhenney is the co-creator of the hit FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Since the show’s inception, the actor has also served as one of the show’s primary writers, directors, producers, and episode developers.
In recent years, the actor has branched out to other film and television projects, including his most recent hit, “Welcome To Wrexham” which came about after McElhenney and fellow actor Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase a low-tier soccer club.
Here’s how Rob McElhenney’s net worth has grown since “It’s Always Sunny of Philadelphia” debuted in 2005.
How Much Has Rob McElhenney Made From It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia?
s_bukley / depositphotos.comRob McElhenney has earned millions from his co-starring role on “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.” He’s also one of the show’s creators, writer, producer, and a director for the popular FX TV series.
When the TV series first debuted, McElhenney and his fellow co-stars were rumored to make $70,000 each per episode.
The TV series’s pilot cost just $400,000 to produce, and by the second season, which introduced actor Danny DeVito, the show was costing FX closer to $800,000.
Rumors for season 13 suggested that McElhenney and his co-stars had negotiated pay of $500,000 each per episode.
There have been 162 episodes of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia,” even if Rob McElhenney’s net worth only increased by $100,000 per episode over the entirety of the TV series, he would have earned more than $16 million. We assume as the show continued to grow in popularity, his lifetime earnings have doubled or perhaps even tripled ahead of his $500,000 per episode pay.
How Has Rob McElhenney’s Net Worth Been Affected By Mystic Quest?
SharpShooter / depositphotos.comMcElhenney co-created Mystica Question with Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, and Rob serves as an executive producer on the Apple TV+ series.
So far, there have been three seasons of Mystic Quest, with a fourth arriving in 2024.
While Rob’s pay per episode has not been revealed, we do know that Apple TV+ has paid actors millions to appear on hit shows. For example, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston each earn $2 million per episode for the hit series “The Morning Show.”
While we don’t suspect McElhenney is earning the same, he’s likely increased his net worth by millions of dollars due to the popularity and longevity of his show and thanks to his additional earnings as the show’s co-creator and executive producer.
Rob McElhenney Has Invested In Sports Teams And Tech Companies
imagepressagency / depositphotos.comMcElhenney has been putting his money to good use alongside his good friend and business partner, Ryan Reynolds.
The famous pair purchased the Wrexham AFC football club and invested millions in the Alpine F1 racing team. The guys are part of an investment team that pumped $327 million into the F1 team, pushing its value to north of $900 million.
In May 2023, Goal.com estimated that Wrexham AFC’s value had increased by more than 300% in the short time Reynolds and McElhenney owned the club. If Wrexham continues to advance into higher-paying leagues with more exposure, that initial investment could become increasingly more lucrative.
Fun fact: Reynolds and McElhenney spent no money to acquire Wrexham AFC. Instead, they agreed to front roughly $2.6 million in infrastructure improvements at the Racecourse, football’s oldest in-use pitch.
McElhenney also started Adim, an entertainment tech company focused on creating and distributing content within the entertainment industry. According to Business Wire, “the company raised a $5MM seed round led by Chris Dixon, General Partner at a16z crypto.”
Rob McElhenney has proven to be not only a comic genius but also a savvy businessman who has continued to grow his portfolio of entertainment and sports holdings while earning millions of dollars along the way.
With season 17 still arriving in 2024, potentially as early as June, Rob McElhenney’s net worth will grow even further thanks to his long-running series. If his Alpine’s Formula One team is successful and Wrexham AFC continues its upward climb, the comedian could see a massive boost to his net worth in the near future.
