Trevor Noah Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Trevor Noah’s Net Worth and Salary?

Trevor Noah, a comedian, actor, television host, and radio DJ from South Africa, has an estimated net worth of $100 million. He rose to prominence in the global stand-up comedy scene and got his significant opportunity in 2015 when he was selected as Jon Stewart’s successor to host “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. In September 2022, after a seven-year tenure, he revealed his decision to step down from his hosting role on the show.

“Daily Show” Salary

During his initial years as the host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor earned a salary ranging from $5-8 million, which was notably less than Jon Stewart’s earnings exceeding $25 million.

In September 2017, he signed a substantial contract extension with Viacom, the parent company of Comedy Central, reportedly increasing his annual salary to $16 million.

Early Life

Born on February 20, 1984, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Trevor Noah’s life was complicated due to his mixed heritage—his father Robert was Swiss, while his mother Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah was of Xhosa descent. The apartheid laws in place at Trevor’s birth criminalized interracial marriage, causing challenges for his family. His mother endured legal troubles throughout his childhood, a topic he discusses in his 2016 memoir “Born a Crime.”

Comedy Career

Trevor Noah’s entrance into the entertainment industry began in his teenage years. At 18, he made a brief appearance on the popular South African soap opera “Isidingo” in 2002. Around that same period, he launched “Noah’s Ark,” a youth-oriented radio show, and hosted the educational TV series “Run the Adventure” from 2004 to 2006. By 2007, he was hosting the gossip show “The Real Goboza,” followed by co-hosting the dating game show “The Amazing Date” the next year. Additionally, he participated as a contestant on the fourth season of “Strictly Come Dancing.” In 2009, he hosted the South African Film and Television Awards and co-hosted the South African Music Awards in 2009 and 2010. He then launched his own show, “Tonight with Trevor Noah,” and began securing endorsement deals, such as becoming a spokesperson for South African cellular company Cell C in 2010. Throughout his journey, he has distinguished himself in stand-up performances alongside comedians like Paul Rodriguez, Gabriel Iglesias, and Russell Peters.

In 2012, Trevor’s comedy reached a significant milestone as he became the first South African stand-up comedian to perform on “The Tonight Show,” followed by a similar appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman” the following year. He was featured in the documentary “You Laugh But It’s True” in 2012, and by late 2014, he made his debut as a contributor on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” That same year, he garnered a nomination for Personality of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards.

On March 30, 2015, it was officially announced that Trevor Noah would succeed Jon Stewart as host of “The Daily Show.” Since assuming this role, he has received numerous awards, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2017.

Furthermore, Trevor Noah has expanded into television production, creating shows like “The Opposition with Jordan Klepper” and “Klepper.”

another show created by former fellow “Daily Show” correspondent Jordan Klepper on Comedy Central, and yet another show executive produced by Roy Wood, Jr. titled “Jefferson County: Probation.” As a prominent late-night talk show host, Noah has also started accumulating cameo roles in both film and television. In 2017, he appeared on the series “Nashville” and followed this with appearances in “Black Panther” and “American Vandal” in 2018. Following his departure from “The Daily Show,” Noah is set to executive produce a U.S. adaptation of the British late-night TV series “Mock the Week” for Amazon Freevee.

Books

The memoir “Born a Crime” is authored by Noah and is set to be adapted into a feature film featuring Lupita Nyong’o. In 2018, Trevor and the writing team of “The Daily Show” published “The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library,” which was based on a South by Southwest installation that drew inspiration from President Donald Trump’s Twitter feed.

Philanthropy

Trevor founded The Trevor Noah Foundation in 2018 in his hometown of Johannesburg. The official website states that its primary aim is to equip the youth in South Africa with “the tools, skills, and pathways to opportunity needed to enhance their lives and foster change within their communities.”

Personal Life

Probably the only major American talk show host capable of speaking eight languages—English, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Afrikaans, and German—Noah originally relocated from South Africa to America under tragic circumstances. His mother was shot in the head by her ex-husband, Ngisaveni Abel Shingange, who Noah claims threatened him after a phone confrontation regarding the incident. In 2011, Shingange was convicted of attempted murder due to the shooting, as Noah’s mother survived miraculously. Noah hopes this incident will draw public attention to the issues of domestic violence and law enforcement’s inadequate responses in South Africa: “For years my mother reached out to police for help with domestic abuse, and nothing was ever done. This is the norm in South Africa. Dockets went missing, and cases never made it to court.”

In May 2021, Trevor spoke virtually as the Class Day speaker for the Princeton University Class of 2021 and was honored with membership as an honorary member.

Real Estate

News broke in January 2019 regarding Noah’s purchase of a mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, for a reported amount of $20 million. The mansion spans 10,044 square feet across two stories, featuring five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The extensive main bedroom suite occupies 2,200 square feet, and the property includes an infinity-edge swimming pool, a private home theater, and a 500-gallon saltwater aquarium. For any distinguished guests that may visit…

In Bel-Air, an “ultra-private VIP suite” awaits Noah, which features, among other amenities, its own private entrance.

Just under two years after acquiring the aforementioned property for $20.5 million, Trevor sold it for $21.5 million in September 2020.

Trevor purchased a duplex in Manhattan for $10.1 million in 2017, which served as his main residence during his time filming “The Daily Show.” By October 2022, he had put this property on the market for $12.95 million. The apartment spans 3,600 square feet and boasts a private terrace with a plunge pool as well as a screening room.

In January 2021, Trevor invested $27.5 million in a home located in Bel-Air. Merely 10 months later, in October 2021, he listed the property for $30 million. He ultimately sold the home to Bird scooter founder Travis Vanderzanden in March 2022. Here’s a video walkthrough of the house:

Additionally, Trevor is said to own multiple properties in his home country of South Africa, which includes an apartment in Cape Town and a house in the suburbs of Johannesburg.