Sean Hannity Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Sean Hannity’s Net Worth and Salary?

An American television host, author, and conservative political commentator, Sean Hannity boasts a net worth of $300 million. He is widely recognized for hosting the talk radio program “The Sean Hannity Show” and his show “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. “Hannity” ranks among the leading cable news programs in the U.S., while “The Sean Hannity Show” is one of the country’s most popular talk shows.

Additionally, Hannity is a successful author, having penned several books. His bestseller “Live Free or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink” achieved “New York Times” bestseller status, along with other well-received titles like “Deliver Us From Evil” and “Conservative Victory.”

Sean Hannity Salary

Sean Hannity’s annual income from both radio and television exceeds $40 million, with $25 million coming directly from Fox News. The remainder primarily stems from a radio syndication deal with Premiere Networks, established in 2019.

From June 2018 to June 2019, he garnered $45 million through his various pursuits. In the subsequent year, from June 2019 to June 2020, his earnings totaled $43 million.

Property Empire

A report by “The Guardian” in April 2018 highlighted Sean Hannity’s extensive property empire, estimated to be worth $90 million. It suggests his connection to a network of shell companies controlling nearly 900 properties across seven states, spanning from luxurious mansions to affordable housing. Notably, in 2013 alone, he acquired numerous properties, many of which were foreclosures.

In 2014, Hannity invested $22.7 million in two large apartment complexes located in Georgia, with monthly rents ranging from $700 to $1,000.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on December 30, 1961, in New York City, Sean Patrick Hannity was raised in Franklin Square, New York. His mother, Lillian, had a career as a stenographer and corrections officer for a county organization.

Sean is the youngest among four siblings, with his father, Hugh, serving as a family court officer and a background rooted in Irish heritage; all four of his grandparents immigrated from Ireland to the United States. He completed his high school education at St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary located in Uniondale, New York, and pursued further studies at New York University, UC Santa Barbara, and Adelphi University, though he ultimately did not obtain a college degree.

In 1982, Hannity embarked on his journey by starting a house-painting business. A few years later, he took on the role of a building contractor in Santa Barbara, California. In 1989, while residing in California, he was given the chance to host his inaugural talk radio show at the student-run radio station KCSB-FM, affiliated with UC Santa Barbara. Unfortunately, due to the controversial nature of the discussions surrounding LGBT rights, his weekly show was canceled within less than a year. After his stint at KCSB, Hannity transitioned to WVNN in Athens, Alabama, where he served as the afternoon talk show host, eventually moving to WGST in Atlanta in 1992.

Radio and Television Career

In 1996, Hannity had his first significant exposure to a wider audience when Roger Ailes, the co-founder of Fox News, recruited him to host a television program. The show launched under the title “Hannity & Colmes,” co-hosted alongside Alan Colmes, and continued airing until January 2009. Within this format, Hannity presented a conservative perspective while Colmes brought a liberal viewpoint.

Despite his television commitments, Sean maintained his focus on radio projects. He became a full-time member of WABC in January 1997, initially occupying the late-night slot and later moving to the afternoon drive-time slot in January 1998, where he remained until the close of 2013. As of January 2014, Hannity has been hosting the 3-6 p.m. slot on WOR in New York City.

On September 10, 2001, Hannity’s radio program, “The Sean Hannity Show,” launched into national syndication, reaching over 500 stations across the country. This conservative political talk show primarily showcases Hannity’s own views and ideology on current issues, events, and political figures. In 2004, he extended his contract with ABC Radio (now Citadel Media) for five years at $25 million, ensuring the show’s continuation through 2009. Then in 2008, he signed a lucrative $100 million, five-year deal with Citadel Communications, which had acquired ABC Radio in 2007. As of March 2018, “The Sean Hannity Show” garnered an audience of over 13.5 million listeners weekly. His program’s popularity prompted “Talker Magazine” to rank Hannity #2 in their annual Heavy Hundred list in 2017. Additionally, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2017 and was recognized with a Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters as the Network Syndicated Personality of the Year in both 2003 and 2007.

In 2007, while still a host of “Hannity & Colmes,” Sean initiated his own Sunday night television program on Fox News titled “Hannity’s America.” After Colmes departed from “Hannity & Colmes” in 2009, the network rebranded the show to simply “Hannity,” replacing “Hannity’s America.” “Hannity” airs live at 9 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, with the Friday edition generally being pre-recorded, consistently ranking as the #1 cable news broadcast in its time slot. Typically, the show includes a recap of the day’s events, complemented by extensive monologues and analyses of political and legal topics and issues.

Other Ventures and Projects

Published author, Hannity released his first book in 2002, titled “Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism,” followed by his second book, “Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism,” in 2004 through ReganBooks. Both books appeared on “The New York Times” nonfiction bestseller list, with the latter maintaining its position for five weeks. His third book, “Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda,” was issued by HarperCollins in March 2010 and also reached “The New York Times” bestseller list. In addition, Hannity served as the executive producer for the 2017 Christian drama film “Let There Be Light,” which featured Kevin Sorbo.

Personal Life & Homes

In 1993, Hannity tied the knot with Jill Rhodes. They share two children and alternate their residence between Long Island, New York, and Naples, Florida. However, it came to light in June 2020 that Sean and Jill had divorced a year prior. Although he is a committed Christian, he has departed from the Catholic Church, citing “too much institutionalized corruption” as the cause of his departure.

In May 2008, the couple acquired a stunning 10,600-square-foot waterfront mansion on Long Island for $10.5 million. This seven-bedroom residence boasts an 80-foot private dock on Oyster Bay, a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a par-3 golf course hole accompanied by a separate practice putting area. Notably, musician Billy Joel resides just a few doors down and listed his 26-acre estate for $49 million in mid-2023. In May 2024, Sean placed this estate on the market for $13.75 million, selling it a month later for $12.7 million.

In 2009, Sean and Jill purchased a newly constructed beachfront penthouse condo for $4.75 million. They sold this property in late 2020 for $5.7 million. Below is a video tour of their former Naples penthouse:

In 2021, after the divorce, Sean paid $5.3 million for a condo in Palm Beach, Florida.