Profile
English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and media personality
#25 in TV Hosts today
Piers Morgan has net worth of $70 million as of 2024. He earns a salary of $10 million annually as a Television Host. He is also a contributor to various news papers in England.
Fun Fact: Known for aggressive journalism, Moegan faced controversy over tactics and ethics early in his career. He was fired from the News of the World in 2004 for publishing fake photos.
Piers Morgan’s Salary
In 1985, Morgan joined the South London News as a reporter for a monthly salary of $200. In January 1994 he became editor of the News of the World. He was personally appointed to that post by Rupert Murdoch for a monthly salary of $1,500.
In 2006 and 2007, he was a judge on “America’s Got Talent” through which he earned a $50,000 salary per episode.
In 2010, Morgan signed a huge $5 million salary per year deal with CNN. As of today, he works with TalkTV and the New York Post, earning a combined salary of $10 million per annum.
Fun Fact: Morgan was dismissed from The Mirror in 2004 due to a false story about Prince William; later diversified into TV presenting and founded First News in 2006.
Piers Morgan Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Net Worth | $70 Million |
| Salary | $10 Million |
| Annual Income | $13.5 Million |
| Inheritance | $900,000 |
| Real Estate Assets | $25 Million |
Divorce Settlement
After getting caught in an extra-marital affair, Morgan divorced his first wife Marion Shalloe in 2008. Knowing his net worth, Morgan’s wife sued him for compensation.
As part of the divorce settlement, he paid $4 million in cash and also lost their 6-bedroom London Villa to his ex-wife. The court also ordered him to pay $200k in monthly alimony.
Real Estate Assets
According to a recent report by the Daily Mail, Morgan owns a number of properties in London and New York, with a total estimated value of $25 million.
One of Morgan’s most expensive properties is his Grade II-listed townhouse in Kensington, London. He bought it from Kate Winslet.
The six-bedroom property, which Morgan purchased for $9.8 million in 2012, is located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city.
Morgan also owns a number of other properties in London, including a flat in Chelsea and a country house in Oxfordshire. In 2019, he purchased a $5 million penthouse apartment in New York City from Sharon Stone.
Here is a breakdown of Morgan’s real estate portfolio:
- Kensington townhouse, London: $10 million
- Chelsea flat, London: $5 million
- Oxfordshire country house, London: $3 million
- Tribeca penthouse, New York City: $5 million
- South of France vacation home: $2 million
- Swiss ski chalet: $2 million
Car Collection
Piers Morgan owns a number of expensive cars, including an Aston Martin Rapide S, a Jaguar XJ L, an Audi A8 L, a BMW 7 Series, and a Range Rover Autobiography.
Two months ago, He also gifted himself a Lamborghini Urus. It is surprising that after so many controversies, buying expensive cars and costly divorce, his net worth is still so huge!