American Journalist, Author and Cartoonist
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Jake Tapper has a net worth of $40 million. He earns an annual salary of $8 million from CNN, making him one of the highest-paid television hosts on the Network.
Only few know that Tapper is a highly successful cartoonist who works with some of the biggest animation companies. He even worked on the latest Cars Movie and was paid $750K.
Tapper and Wolf Blitzer has together setup up a Partnership Firm to venture into Real Estate. They both owns land in Maui, Hawaii and Israel.
Salary
Jake Tapper began his journalism career in 1998 as a senior writer for the Washington City Paper. At that time he was making only $1,100 per month.
He joined CNN in 2002 as a White House correspondent and was promoted to lead anchor in 2013. When he was promoted as lead anchor, Tapper earned a $1 million annual salary.
Jake Tapper has recently signed a five-year deal with CNN through which he is projected to earn an annual salary of $8 million.
Tapper is also a contributing editor at The New York Times and The Washington Post. He earns $500k annually through his work.
Jake Tapper’s Assets
- An 8,400-square-foot house in Washington, D.C.
- Five other real estate properties
- Six cars
- A luxury yacht
- Cash reserves of over $8 million
- An investment portfolio of seven stocks valued at $9 million
- Rental properties that earn him a monthly income of over $450,000
House and Real Estate Investments
Tapper has reportedly purchased a luxury mansion in Washington, D.C. for $6 million below the asking price.
The mansion, which is located in the exclusive Kalorama neighborhood, is said to be worth $13.5 million.
According to sources, Tapper was able to secure the discount thanks to the generosity of a Democratic donor.
The donor, who has not been publicly identified, is said to be a longtime admirer of Tapper’s work and wanted to help him purchase his dream home.
The mansion, which was built in 2016, has 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and over 10,000 square feet of living space. It also features a number of amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis court, and movie theater. Some of the key features and amenities of Jake Tapper’s house include:
- 7 bedrooms
- 9 bathrooms
- Over 10,000 square feet of living space
- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Movie theater
- Home gym
- Wine cellar
- Billiards room
- Library
- 24-hour security
Jake Tapper Net Worth 2024 by Forbes
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Salary | $8 Million |
Inheritance | $1.25 Million |
Bank Balance | $5.5 Million |
Real Estate Assets | $19 Million |
Other Sources of Income
In addition to his work at CNN, Tapper is also a contributing editor at The New York Times and The Washington Post. He is married to Jennifer Marie Brown, a writer, and producer.
The couple has two children. Tapper is a Jewish American and he is a vocal supporter of Israel.