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- Net worth: $140 million

Known as much for his political commentary as for his comedy, Bill Maher broke through as the host of the '90s Comedy Central series "Politically Incorrect," and he's been hosting the HBO talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" since 2003. While he's often been associated with liberal ideals, Maher has over the years. Nevertheless, his "tell it like it is" approach has earned him enough of a following to clinch a spot on this list.

- Net worth: $140 million

Nowadays, Steve Martin is known almost exclusively as an actor thanks to his decades of memorable roles in films like "The Jerk," "Parenthood," and the "Father of the Bride" movies, not to mention the ongoing Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building." But Martin did indeed start his acclaimed career doing stand-up comedy. As he related in his memoir "," "I did stand-up comedy for 18 years. Ten of those years were spent learning, four years were spent refining, and four years were spent in wild success."

- Net worth: $140 million

It might be easy for some to deride Jeff Dunham as a gimmick act, since he's made a name for himself largely as a ventriloquist. You can't argue with success, though: Dunham holds the current Guinness World Record for , which he achieved by selling 1,981,720 seats to his "Spark of Insanity" tour. "By every conceivable measure, Jeff Dunham is ," Slate once proclaimed, calling him "the hardest-working hand in showbiz."

-Net worth: $150 million

Though you might know him best as the bumbling Mr. Bean or Johnny English, that's just part of Rowan Atkinson's formidable (and lucrative) comedy resume. He gained fame in the 1970s by performing on radio shows like "," in which he played both an interviewer and his own guests, before moving on to theater, film, and the hugely popular TV show "Blackadder." Besides his prolific on-screen work, Atkinson also famously —in 2015, that he'd crashed twice for a cool $12.2 million. In December 2024, Netflix greenlit a new show titled "" starring Atkinson.

- Net worth: $160 million

A ventriloquist and impressionist, Terry Fator was almost by the time he won the second season of "America's Got Talent." His career took off immediately thereafter, leading to Las Vegas residencies and various TV appearances.

- Net worth: $160 million

Once known as the "," Stefan Raab hosted the comedy-based talk shows "Vivasion" and "TV Total." He's also contributed to the Eurovision Song Contest as a performer, songwriter, and producer. In 2015, he to focus primarily on production.

- Net worth: $165 million

A former member of the Marine Corps Reserve, Carey originally pursued stand-up comedy in his native city of Cleveland. Supporting roles in TV and film helped pave the way for his eponymous sitcom, which ran for nine seasons. When adjusted for inflation, he was at the height of the show's success.

- Net worth: $170 million

Famed British TV comedy creator Ricky Gervais is best known for hit series "The Office," "Extras," "Derek," and "After Life." He's and , a ceremony he's also hosted five times. His latest comedy special, "Ricky Gervais: Armageddon," debuted on Netflix in December 2023. Though he for a joke about terminally ill children, the special was also a critical success, winning Gervais the Golden Globe for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television.

- Net worth: $180 million

Before establishing himself as a major film star throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bill Murray kicked off his career in sketch comedy. He's worked fairly steadily since and channeled his signature persona into various genres. Savvy deal-making reportedly earned him around on the first two "Ghostbusters" movies alone.

- Net worth: $200 million

Steve Harvey worked a variety of menial jobs and even before breaking out with a career in stand-up comedy. He was soon headlining a popular sitcom and performing alongside other legendary comics as part of the lucrative "Kings of Comedy" tour. High-profile hosting gigs would follow and so would the , which specializes in youth outreach.

- Net worth: $200 million

Everybody must love Raymond because how else could one explain this comedian's massive net worth? It's been reported that he was by season five of his popular sitcom. He continues to perform stand-up and appears in both TV shows and movies to this day.

- Net worth: $200 million

This TV host and comedian turned his late-night popularity into a full-blown media empire with the founding of the production company Team Coco. His podcast "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" averaged over nine million monthly downloads in 2021. A with SiriusXM sent O'Brien's net worth skyrocketing even higher.

- Net worth: $200 million

Known for starring in movies like "Beverly Hills Cop" and "The Nutty Professor," Eddie Murphy is one of the highest-grossing actors in the world. As of August 2025, his films have grossed an estimated $6.6 billion at the . Murphy continues to act today, most recently starring in the 2024 movie "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" and Prime Video's 2025 heist movie "The Pickup." He also owns a mansion in Beverly Hills that's worth an estimated $30 million to $40 million.

- Net worth: $200 million

Actor, producer, and comedian Bill Cosby skyrocketed to fame after starring on the sitcom "The Cosby Show" in the '80s and '90s. He reportedly made around $8 million per episode (adjusted for inflation) and invested heavily in works of art and real estate. However, Cosby lost much of his fortune to legal battles in the wake of leveled against him in the 2000s. A 2018 conviction resulting from those allegations was .

- Net worth: $250 million

This "Saturday Night Live" alum-turned-movie star is far more productive than his well-known acting career would suggest. Behind the scenes, he helped create such enduring films as "Ghostbusters" and "The Blues Brothers." He also co-founded both the House of Blues venue and restaurant chain as well as Crystal Head vodka.

- Net worth: $400 million

A creator of massive hits on both the big and small screen, Seth MacFarlane is also a talented voice actor and singer. "Family Guy" remains the work for which he's best known, and it's currently in the middle of its 23rd season. In 2020, he with NBCUniversal.

- Net worth: $400 million

, Larry David turned his anti-social instincts into TV gold. Most of his fortune comes from selling and then reselling the rights to the smash sitcom "Seinfeld," which he co-created. His similarly popular HBO series "" has also netted him a small fortune, coming to an end in April 2024 after 12 seasons. David announced in July 2025 that he'll soon for a new sketch show produced by the Obamas.

- Net worth: $400 million

One of the hardest-working men in show business, Kevin Hart continues to earn big bucks through major film roles and successful stand-up tours. In 2022, he merged two companies to form the media venture Hartbeat, in the same year. Once Hartbeat's chief executive, he remains chairman of its board.

- Net worth: $400 million

David Letterman was a and rising comedy star before he became the king of late-night television. His production company Worldwide Pants produced his self-titled talk show and other hits such as "Everybody Loves Raymond." He currently hosts "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" on Netflix.

- Net worth: $440 million

Industry trends may come and go, but Adam Sandler continues to draw legions of viewers after three decades. Following the success of 2019's "Murder Mystery," the comedy star extended his production deal with . Upcoming movies include an film directed by Noah Baumbach and another collaboration with "Uncut Gems" co-directors the Safdie brothers.

- Net worth: $450 million

This former late-night TV titan definitely knows how to spend his fortune, with a as proof of his vast riches. According to reports, Jay Leno once earned as as the host of "The Tonight Show." Still an active entertainer, he hosts the series "Jay Leno's Garage" and continues to perform stand-up.

- Net worth: $500 million

In 1986, Ellen DeGeneres became the only after an inaugural performance on his show. She made history yet again by coming out as gay on her eponymous sitcom in 1997. Her career rebounded in 2003 with the debut of her talk show, which ran for 19 seasons and turned her into a very wealthy celebrity.

- Net worth: $600 million

While not a comedian in the traditional sense, animator Matt Groening did create one of the most enduring comedy shows in the history of television. Now in its 34th season, "The Simpsons" holds a . His additional works include the "Life is Hell" comic strip and the TV shows "Futurama" and "Disenchantment."

- Net worth: $900 million

As the co-creator and star of his self-titled sitcom, Jerry Seinfeld has raked in serious bucks through syndication and streaming deals. Other projects such as "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and various stand-up specials have also added to his bottom line. He made his in 2024 on the Netflix comedy "Unfrosted," a fictionalized take on the founding of Pop-Tarts.

- Net worth: $1 billion

Trey Parker was exploring controversial comedy as early as age 11 when during a talent show. He fine-tuned those provocative instincts over time and co-created the animated comedy series "South Park," which debuted on Comedy Central in 1997. In July 2025, he and Matt Stone with Paramount worth $1.5 billion—and, hours later, released an episode mocking their own network, as well as President Donald Trump.

- Net worth: $1 billion

After signing that with Paramount in July 2025, Matt Stone became a billionaire alongside "South Park" co-creator Trey Parker. Stone has also made money via lucrative network deals and the Additionally, Stone is known for his .

- Net worth: $1 billion

At 18 years old, Bryon Allen became the on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. He later founded Entertainment Studios and starred in the production company's debut series, "Entertainers with Byron Allen." Now known as , the company is one of the largest for broadcast TV worldwide.