Net Worth: $80 Million
What Is Steve Carell’s Net Worth?
PopularImages / depositphotos.comSteve Carell’s net worth is estimated at $80 million with most of his fortune coming from his hit TV and movie roles.
Carell received his big break as a news correspondent on The Daily Show with John Stewart. In 2005, he jumped to the big screen when he co-wrote and starred in the comedy hit The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Also in 2005, Carell appeared as Michael Scott in the American remake of the British TV series The Office, a role that would skyrocket his fame and help make him one of the highest-paid actors on TV.
Here’s how Steve Carell’s net worth jumped to $80 million in less than 20 years in the Hollywood spotlight.
How Much Has Steve Carell Made From Movie Roles?
Featureflash / depositphotos.comSteve Carell was paid $500,000 for his writing and co-starring roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin and two years later he was pulling in $5 million for Evan Almighty.
While we don’t have a full list of salaries for the actor’s roles, at least a few of his bigger salaries have been publicly revealed. With paychecks up to $15 million for a single film, Carell has proven to be one of Hollywood’s best-paid leading men.
| Movie | Year of Release | Production Cost |
|---|---|---|
| The 40 Year Old Virgin | 2005 | $500 Thousand |
| Evan Almighty | 2007 | $5 Million |
| Dinner for Schmucks | 2010 | $12 Million |
| Despicable Me | 2010 | $500 Thousand |
| Crazy, Stupid, Love. | 2011 | $15 Million |
| Date Night | 2010 | $12.5 Million |
It’s worth noting that Carell has voiced Gru in multiple Despicable Me and Minions movies, and for his work in Minions: The Rise of Gru, he was reportedly paid $12.5 million for a single voice acting role.
According to TheThings, for the first Minions movie and Despicable Me 2 and Despicable Me 3 combined, he received an estimated $20 million.
How Much Did Steve Carell Make From The Office?
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comSteve Carell masterfully portrayed Michael Scott on The Office and according to TV Guide by his final season he was paid $297,000 per episode or more than $6.5 million for the 22 episodes he appeared in for his final season on the show.
According to Vulture, when the show first started, Steve Carell’s net worth reportedly grew by $50,000 to $75,000 per episode. Just Jared reports that by season two, he was earning $87,000 per episode, and by season three, his pay had jumped to $175,000 per episode.
Carell was also a producer on the hit TV series, meaning he likely earned backend points from the show’s profits and numerous syndication deals.
As an avid fan of the TV series, I can’t help but think that Steve Carell’s pay on The Office was well worth the huge paychecks he was given.
How Much Did Steve Carell Make From The Morning Show?
Featureflash / depositphotos.comWhile Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston were both earning $2 million per episode for their starring roles on the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show, Steve Carell earned $750,000 for each appearance, according to Variety.
Carell appeared on 16 episodes of The Morning Show for a total payout of $12 Million.
How Much Did Steve Carell Make For His Role On Space Force?
Featureflash / depositphotos.comSpace Force may have been short-lived, but Steve Carell’s net worth skyrocketed during its 17 episodes.
TheThings reported that Steve Carell earned $1 million per episode for a total of $17 million.
Steve Carell’s salary on Space Force was partially tied to his roles as the show’s co-creator and producer.
Steve Carell’s Net Worth Is Also Tied To Big Product Endorsements
Remember when Steve Carell appeared in a Super Bowl ad with Lil Jon and Cardi B? While his salary was not disclosed, most A-list celebrities who appear in Super Bowl commercials make at least $1 million. You can watch that full Super Bowl ad spot in the video featured above.
Other brand endorsements for the actor include:
- XFinity
- AT&T
- Dashlane
- iSpot.tv
While not a significant portion of his $80 million fortune, his product work has surely added a decent chunk of cash to Carell’s considerable wealth.
Steve Carell’s net worth will likely continue on its upward trajectory for the foreseeable future. According to Parade, he earned an average of $10 million per film project. The actor and comedian has two voice-acting roles on the horizon with Despicable Me 4 and IF.
