Anderson Cooper’s Net Worth is $270 Million USD as of 2024. Cooper earns a $20 million salary annually from CNN. As per Forbes, He is the second richest television host behind Sean Hannity. Cooper has inherited over $135 million from his mother Gloria Vanderbilt.
Salary
Despite being born into a wealthy family, Cooper worked hard to be where he is today. Cooper’s first job as a Journalist was with ABC in 1995. During the first few of his career, Cooper was earning just $500 salary per month. In 2002, Cooper joined CNN as a co-anchor, for a monthly salary of $3,000.
As of today, Cooper is still working with CNN on a 5-year deal that is worth over $100 million. He also serves as a correspondent for 60 Minutes on CBS News, for an additional salary of $3 million per annum, based on a report in Forbes.
Inheritance
Anderson Cooper is the son of writer Wyatt Emory Cooper and artist Gloria Vanderbilt. Cooper’s grandparents have passed on millions of wealth to his parents. He got an inheritance of over $135 million in a trust fund.
Gambling Losses
Cooper likes to frequently spend his time in Las Vegas and Macau. As per his tax documents, Anderson Cooper has lost over $19 million on poker, during the past ten years.
Cooper has lost an additional $3 million on sports betting and gambling. It is estimated that these losses accounts for less than 5% of Anderson Cooper’s net worth.
Other Assets
Anderson Cooper owns numerous houses, mansions, real estate investments and a private jet, and a few yachts. A year ago, he bought a Gulfstream Jet for $35 million. A few months later, he bought a 50-foot yacht from a Russian Billionaire, which cost him $11 million.
House
During workdays, Anderson Cooper lives in his luxury mansion in Atlanta, Georgia. This $20 million property was passed on to him by his grandparents. During weekends, he stays in his 5-bedroom apartment in New York, which he bought for $8 million.
Stock Portfolio
Anderson Cooper’s stock portfolio includes investments in over 20 biggest companies in the world. He owns shares in Apple, Walmart, Netflix, Tesla, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Mastercard. He also owns $15 million in crypto investments.
Anderson Cooper Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Net Worth | $270 Million |
| Annual Income | $40 Million |
| CNN Salary | $20 Million |
| 60 Minutes Salary | $3 Million |
| Other Income | $18 Million |
| Inheritance | $135 Million |
| Real Estate Assets | $16 Million |
In 2001, Cooper joined CNN and became the anchor of his own show, “Anderson Cooper 360.” In addition to his work on CNN, Cooper has contributed to CBS’s “60 Minutes” as a correspondent.
FAQs
Anderson Cooper is the second richest journalist in the World with over $270 million in assets.
Anderson Cooper’s mother had a net worth of $100 million when she died. Her wealth was then passed on to Cooper.
As of today, Anderson Cooper is not in any relationship.
$20 million USD.
After receiving an inheritance from his family’s estate, Anderson Cooper’s net worth is estimated to be $270 Million.