Late Night Salary
Before his contract was extended in 2021, Fallon made an estimated $16 million a year as host.
Who is the richest talk show host?
Ellen DeGeneres
As of 2017, DeGeneres was the highest-paid television host with an annual salary of $50 million, Variety reported.
How much does Stephen Colbert make?
Deemed the wealthiest late-night talk show host, the actor and comedian boasts a net worth of $75 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. From 2015 to 2018, Colbert earned $6 million per year on “The Late Show.” In 2019, he extended his contract with CBS through 2023, with a salary of $15 million per year.
