Without question, Howard Stern is one of the richest people in show business, hence his unofficial title as the "King Of All Media". On top of this, he's diversified his career by becoming a best-selling author, producing and starring in a blockbuster hit, producing television shows, and judging America's Got Talent, to name a few.
It's also what has helped him earn his absolutely colossal $650 million net worth. Unlike some celebrities, Stern is really smart about maintaining this net worth through various means, which includes his impressive charitable work alongside his wife Beth.
In addition to his philanthropic work, Howard Stern also recognized the importance of the crew that makes The Howard Stern Show such a success. With a massive Sirius deal and huge net worth, fans want to know just how much Stern pays his staffers.
Updated on May 10th, 2023: While no new information about Stern Show staff salaries has come to light, the radio legend recently announced that he was considering returning to the studio after nearly three years of doing shows on Zoom from the safety of his basement. This followed a string of successful in-person specials at the opening of SiriusXM's Miami studios. Due to the format shift, numerous staffers have seen their roles expanded. In addition, others have left the show. The following entries have been adjusted to reflect said changes. In addition, information about Stern's personal salary has been added for context.
Has Howard Stern Changed His Show?
Over the past 20 years, Howard Stern has undergone a massive transition. At one stage, he was known as the most offensive and edgy shock jock around. This got him into a lot of trouble with the FCC and various other organizations and governing bodies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Nowadays, Stern focuses on in-depth celebrity interviews, his own personal traumas, and some very entertaining staff in-fighting. In other words, Howard Stern has calmed down quite a bit, and so have his menagerie of wacky staffers. Therefore, he's basically only kept the ones who can play by his new rules. This has angered some of Stern's fans, but most have evolved with their favorite radio show host.
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While some miss former staffers such as Artie Lange, KC Armstrong, Lisa G, and even Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, the majority of Stern's audience is thrilled he's been able to expand his reach and become known as one of the best interviewers of all time. He's paid particular attention to the life and work of those on Saturday Night Live, due to an affection for it.
And, through it all, Howard Stern's kept his three longest-running staffers... Robin Quivers, Gary Dell'Abate, and Fred Norris.
What Do Robin Quivers, Gary Dell'Abate, And Fred Norris Make From The Stern Show?
Other than his sugar-addicted wife Beth, there's nobody more important to Howard Stern than Robin Quivers. Ever since 1981, Quivers has acted as "the voice of reason" on The Stern Show. She's Stern's newswoman (albeit, not since Covid). His on-air sparring partner. His confidant. And his best friend.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Robin Quivers earns roughly $10 million a year on The Howard Stern Show. This has been a major contributing factor to her massive $75 million net worth.
Other than Howard Stern himself, it's likely that Robin gets the most money from The Stern Show Corporation which is employed by SiriusXM.
Howard Stern was paid $500 million for his move to the unregulated, censor-free satellite radio in 2006. Sirius (now SiriusXM Pandora) Paid Stern $100 million per year for five years for his radio show operation. This money would go to Stern as well as be spread out amongst the staffers and production costs.
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Howard Stern's contract with Sirius allowed him and his team to be in control of who gets paid what. This is completely understandable considering the growth he's given the company. When Stern first started with them, Sirius had around 600,000 subscribers... now they have more than 32 million!
According to Celebrity Net Worth, radio personality, producer, and sound effects genius, Fred Norris has a $16 million net worth. Now in his prime, he's pulling about $6 million per contract. Although that number is likely to be inflated.
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Gary 'Baba Booey' Dell'Abate gets paid around $4 million per year for his producing work. Both Dell'Abate and Norris have been with Stern as long as Robin has (give or take a few years) and are essential to the production, flow, and energy of the show as a whole. They're also absolutely beloved by fans.
These Are The Stern Show Staffer's Unofficial Salaries
Fans of The Howard Stern Show know that there are countless other current and former staffers of recognition. Among the current Stern show staffers are Jon Hein, JD Harmeyer, Rahsaan Rogers, Will Murray, Chris Wilding, Jason Kaplan, Mike Pearlman, Jon Blitt, Memet Walker, Benji Bronk, Ronnie Mund, and Sal Governale, and Richard Christy.
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The exact numbers they pull a year are unknown. However, several Reddit users have compiled a list of their salaries that are sourced from Celebrity Net Worth.
So, take it with a grain of salt. According to the publication, Benjy Bronk takes home $100,000 per year. As for JD and Ronnie Mund, the duo is estimated to earn $60,000 per year each, while Sal Governale and Richard Christy earn $80,000 per year.
However, Ronnie Mund's role on the show has lessened in recent years since he moved to Las Vegas. Therefore, it's likely he saw a decrease in his salary. After all, he no longer drives Stern around.
On the flip side, the likes of JD Harmeyer, Sal Governale, and Richard Christy have all seen their roles increase since Celebrity New Worth's report. Therefore, it's very likely that each of them saw a significant pay increase.
When it comes to the "King of Radio" Stern is certainly bringing in the big bucks, with a net worth of $650 million, it's no surprise that he's able to pay his employees quite a solid income, however, fans were very peeved when it was announced that he scored a $500 million deal in 2020.
How Much Does Howard Stern Make?
After renegotiating his contract, Howard Stern managed to convince SiriusXM to pay him a whopping $500 million for his show. This deal started in 2020 and will cover five years' worth of shows. Of course, Stern does not pocket all of that money as it will be split up between production costs and staff salaries.
The Howard Stern Show costs roughly $100 million to produce a year.
According to Yahoo, Stern's salary amounts to around $120 million per year. But this includes some unspecified perks. By their calculations, Stern makes around $330,000 per show.
Of course, Stern has more than one revenue stream. He's a three-time best-selling author who is no doubt still benefiting from book sales. In addition, he pocked money from his hit blockbuster film, Private Parts, and as a judge on America's Got Talent.
