As of 2024, Colin Jost has a net worth of $15 million. American comedian Jost recently extended his contract with SNL, earning him $25,000 salary per episode. This deal instantly doubled his net worth.
Colin Jost Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Name | Colin Kelly Jost |
| Net Worth | $15 million |
| Annual Income | $4 Million |
| Standup Earnings | $10k per show |
| Salary per Episode | $25,000 |
| Inheritance | $700,000 |
Childhood Financial Situation
Colin Jost did not come from a wealthy family. His mother was a chief medical officer for the New York City Fire Department, and his father was a former teacher and coach.
However, he was able to attend Harvard University on a scholarship. Colin Jost’s net worth while in college was just under a few thousand dollars.
Losses
He might be a rich comedian but Jost can’t compete with his wife’s wealth. Scarlett Johansson is one of the highest-paid actresses in the world, with a net worth of over $200 million.
In an effort to keep up with his wife’s lavish lifestyle, Colin reportedly invested heavily in the stock market and cryptocurrency. However, these investments backfired, and Colin lost over $1.6 million.
A close friend of Jost revealed that he was “devastated” by the losses. After the losses, Jost decided to focus on real estate instead, as of 2024 reported by Forbes. Since then he has built back his net worth by putting money on less risky assets.
Real Estate Assets
Beverly Hills: A 5,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style villa with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Purchased for $5.5 million in 2021. The loan taken for this purchase is still pending and has been considered as a liability while computing Colin’s net worth.
West Hollywood: A 3,000-square-foot contemporary home with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Purchased for $3 million in 2019 through a mortgage from Citi Bank, which has now been fully paid off.
What car does he drive?
Colin Jost is now a household name, but his journey to fame and fortune was not without its humble beginnings. Before he was a successful comedian, writer, and actor, Jost was just a regular guy with a cheap car.
Jost’s first car was a 2000 Toyota Corolla. He bought it for $3,000 when he was in high school. He drove that car all through college and his early years in New York City.
When he landed his first job on Saturday Night Live, he was able to upgrade to a 2008 Audi A4. In 2019, Jost bought himself a Lamborghini Aventador. The car cost over $400,000, but Jost was able to afford it thanks to his successful career.
He has said that the Aventador is his dream car, and he loves driving it. Colin Jost also owns a Ford F-150 and a Mercedes GLS.