Jon Stewart Net Worth: How Rich Is ‘The Daily Show’ Host?

By Staff Reporter | Feb 11, 2015 09:26 AM EST

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Jon Stewart is a political satirist and acclaimed television show with an estimated net worth of $80 million. He started as a stand-up comedian who branched into television as a host. In 1993, MTV gave Stewart his own television talk show, "The Jon Stewart Show," which ran for two years (1993-1995).

Jon Stewart, who has a remarkable net worth value, is best known as the host of "The Daily Show," a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. He became the show's host in early 1999. He is also the writer and co-executive producer of the show. Since Stewart joined the program, it gradually gained popularity and critical acclaim that resulted in his 19 Emmy Awards.

However on Feb. 10, Jon Stewart announced during the taping of "The Daily Show" that he will be leaving the program before the end of 2015. According to BBC News, the known media critic and comedian said that it had "been an absolute privilege" to have been the host of the show since 1999.

"This show doesn't deserve an even slightly restless host and neither do you," Stewart said on Tuesday. "I'm going to miss being on television every day. I'm going to miss coming here every day. I love the people here. They're creative and collaborative and kind. It's been the honor of my professional life, and I thank you for watching it, for hate-watching it, whatever reason you are tuning in for."

In the wake of leaving the "The Daily Show," Jon Stewart's net worth has piqued the curiosity of the people. Celebrity Net Worth cited that the acclaimed television presenter has an annual salary of $25 million.

Aside from being an award-winning host with a net worth of $80 million as listed by The Richest, Jon Stewart is also an actor and an author. In 2004, he co-authored the bestselling book "America: A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction" and "Earth: A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race" in 2010.

On a personal note, Jon Stewart, 52, married his girlfriend of four years, Tracey Lynn McShane in 2000. The couple have two children, Nathan Thomas and Maggie Rose Stewart.

Jon Stewart, who has an $80 million net worth, is leaving "The Daily Show" on a high career note and his contributions in fusing pop culture and politics to effectively deliver informative news will always be commended. And his comedic brilliance, astute political criticisms and unparalleled mass appeal have been remarkably exceptional.

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