Ryan Seacrest recently debuted as the new host of Wheel of Fortune, following Pat Sajak’s tenure’s conclusion. He kicked off the new era of the popular game show on September 9. As such, following his debut, fans have become curious about Ryan Seacrest’s Wheel of Fortune salary and how much money he makes from the show. The curiosity only grew after Seacrest shared his excitement for hosting Wheel of Fortune via both social media and various interviews and how he spoke positively about getting the gig.
So how much does Seacrest make from Wheel of Fortune? What is his Wheel of Fortune salary compared to Pat Sajak’s? Here are both questions answered.
Ryan Seacrest’s Wheel of Fortune salary reportedly revealed
Ryan Seacrest reportedly commands at least a $28 million salary per season for his work in Wheel of Fortune.
This information comes from Radar Online, who learned of this amount from a source close to Seacrest. If this report is to be believed, then Seacrest could very well become one of if not the highest-paid person on television, that is when also considering his American Idol hosting gig and roles as a producer or presenter in other television projects. Moreover, this is also a pretty big amount when compared to his other estimated salaries:
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest – $15 million
- Live with Kelly and Ryan – $10 million
- American Idol Reboot – $12 million per season (via The Wall Street Journal)
As per Deadline, Seacrest in addition to hosting the newer episodes of Wheel of Fortune will also serve as a consulting producer. According to a New York Times report, Seacrest’s Wheel of Fortune contract is expected to run through the early 2030s.
Does Ryan Seacrest make more than Pat Sakaj did on Wheel of Fortune?
Ryan Seacrest is reportedly making more than Pat Sakaj did on Wheel of Fortune.
As per a 2016 Forbes article, Pat Sajak had a salary of $15 million per season for Wheel of Fortune. Thus when comparing this and Ryan Seacrest’s aforementioned $28 million per season payday, Seacrest is making $13 million more.
Moreover, Seacrest with a reported $28 million salary is also making more than co-host Vanna White, who as per various online reports has been making $3 million per season with no increments in the years she has hosted the show.
