Ben Shapiro Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ben Shapiro’s net worth?

An American conservative political commentator, author, columnist, lawyer, and radio host, Ben Shapiro holds a net worth of $50 million. He gained both his fame and fortune as the founder of The Daily Wire, as well as through various media productions. Shapiro boasts a considerable social media following across multiple platforms. The Daily Wire brings in slightly over $100 million annually in revenue, with its subscription streaming service, DailyWire+, catering to over 1 million subscribers who pay between $12 and $20 each month.

Early Life

Born on January 15, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, Shapiro was raised in a Conservative Jewish family, with both parents working in Hollywood. His mother served as a television executive, while his father was a composer. As a child, Shapiro played the violin and excelled academically, skipping both the third and ninth grades. In 2000, at the age of 16, he graduated from Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles before enrolling at the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at 20 and subsequently attended Harvard Law School. After graduating, he gained experience at the law firm Goodwin Procter before establishing his own legal consultancy, Benjamin Shapiro Legal Consulting.

Career

Shapiro’s public career launched as an author and writer, securing his first nationally syndicated column at 17. By 21, he had released two books. His debut book, “Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth,” conveyed his belief that American universities were intolerant of non-left political ideologies and perspectives. In 2005, he published his second book, “Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism is Corrupting Our Future,” followed by “Project President: Bad Hair and Botox on the Road to the White House” in 2008. His 2011 work, “Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV,” critiques Hollywood’s promotion of leftist ideologies through television and film. In 2013, he released his fifth book, another examination of leftist culture, and in 2017, he ventured into fiction with “True Allegiance.”

Focusing on Judeo-Christian values and their decline in the U.S., Shapiro’s sixth book, “The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great,” was published, followed by “The Authoritarian Moment” in 2021.

In addition to his literary pursuits, Shapiro took on various roles. In 2012, he became the editor-at-large of Breitbart News, a highly conservative news site founded by Andrew Breitbart. He resigned in 2016, citing the website’s inadequate support for journalist Michelle Fields, who had allegedly been assaulted by Donald Trump’s former campaign manager. Since then, Shapiro has frequently been targeted by the alt-right movement, which often subjects him to antisemitic comments and rhetoric.

Shapiro has also made notable contributions as a radio host, beginning in 2012 when he joined KRLA-AM 870 as co-host of the morning program. In 2016,

He became a part of KRLA’s “The Morning Answer,” a conservative radio program. While on the show, Shapiro faced criticism for not being sufficiently supportive of Donald Trump during the 2016 Presidential Election.

In 2015, Shapiro established “The Daily Wire.” He holds the position of editor emeritus and also hosts his personal online podcast on the platform, named “The Ben Shapiro Show.” At one point in 2019, this podcast was considered the second most popular in the United States and is aired daily. In 2018, it became syndicated and is now available in over 200 markets. As the 2018 midterm elections approached, Shapiro started hosting “The Ben Shapiro Election Special” on Fox News. He has also made numerous appearances in PragerU productions to discuss subjects such as intersectionality and Hollywood’s influence.

Across his various platforms, Shapiro has gained considerable notoriety for several of his extreme opinions regarding political and social matters. He advocates for a complete prohibition on abortion, permitting it solely in extreme circumstances where the mother’s life is threatened. His stances on homosexuality, the Israel-Palestine dispute, transgender rights, and Islam have also ignited debate. Additionally, he has shown reluctance to acknowledge climate change’s ramifications and criticizes the Black Lives Matter movement, asserting that systemic injustice against African Americans is not present today.

Personal Life

In 2008, Shapiro wed Mor Toledano, an Israeli medical professional. The couple resides in Los Angeles, California, and they have four children: two daughters and two sons. They are raising their children within the Orthodox Judaism faith. In September 2020, Shapiro moved his family to South Florida and also shifted “The Daily Wire” headquarters from California to Nashville, Tennessee.

As a result of his career and political beliefs, Shapiro and his family have experienced numerous threats. In 2019, the FBI apprehended a man who had issued death threats against the Shapiro family. Shapiro’s sister, who is an opera singer, has similarly been subjected to antisemitic online harassment linked to her association with him.

Real Estate

In 2015, Ben and Mor acquired a 6,500-square-foot home in Valley Village, California, for $1.7 million. Toward the end of 2020, Ben revealed that he was leaving California for Tennessee. In October 2020, Mor and Ben put their home on the market for just under $2.9 million.