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What is Stephen Colbert’s net worth and what is his The Late Show salary?

STEPHEN Colbert is a comedian and actor who has hosted The Late Show on CBS since 2015.

Thanks to the success of the show, he has been able to earn millions over the years.

Stephen Colbert took over hosting duties on The Late Show in 2015 following David Letterman's departure
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Stephen Colbert took over hosting duties on The Late Show in 2015 following David Letterman's departureCredit: Getty - Contributor

What is Stephen Colbert's net worth?

Stephen Colbert is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, who was born on May 13, 1964, in Washington, DC.

He began his career on Comedy Central hosting The Colbert Report from 2005 to 2014 and then moved to CBS in 2015 to take over hosting duties on The Late Show following David Letterman's departure.

Due to the success of his career, he has been able to amass a $75million fortune, according to .

This estimate comes from his CBS salary as well as other business ventures.

When Colbert is not on set, he can often be found at home, spending time with his wife, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, and their three adult children.

What is Stephen Colbert's The Late Show salary?

The Late Show is one of television's most popular late-night cable programs having brought in 2.1million viewers in October 2022, according to .

That year, The Late Show ranked second behind Fox News Channel’s Gutfeld!, which had a total audience of 2.5million viewers.

Due to the success of the show, Colbert has been able to negotiate several multi-million dollar contracts.

Celebrity Net Worth reports that his The Late Show salary is $15million.

Jennifer Garner appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 11, 2023
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Jennifer Garner appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on April 11, 2023Credit: Getty

How can I watch The Late Show?

Each night, viewers tune in to watch Colbert interview a variety of guests about the latest news in politics, entertainment, business, music, and technology at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater in Midtown Manhattan.

New episodes can be watched live weekdays on your local CBS channel starting at 11.35pm EST.

The show can also be streamed on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Pluto with an active subscription.

 

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