35th President of the United States John F Kennedy has a net worth of $300 million at the time of his death, adjusted for inflation in 2024. As per Forbes JFK’s family is one of the richest political dynasties with hundreds of millions of assets in their estate.
A majority of JFK’s net worth came through inheritance from his father. JFK was also a successful stockbroker in his 20s, which made him rich even before his presidency.
JFK Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth | $300 Million |
| Net Worth Before Presidency | $265 Million |
| Kennedy Family Worth | $1 Billion |
| Inheritance | $90 Million |
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Annual Income | $15 Million |
| Cash in Bank | $100 Million |
| Cars | 20 |
| Gold Reserves | $18 Million |
| Stock Portfolio | $52 Million |
| Luxury Mansions | 11 |
| Luxury Watches | 60+ |
Kennedy Family Wealth
Even though JFK’s grandparents were politicians, they did not accumulate much wealth. However, it is his father Joseph P. Kennedy who made enormous riches. JFK’s father made millions through smuggling alcohol during the prohibition era of 1920-1933.
Joseph then invested this money in real estate and stock markets. Joseph Kennedy with the help of John Gotti of the Gambino family, soon became one of the richest individuals in the United States, with over $500 million in hidden assets.
JFK has inherited $70 million from his father and $20 million from his mother’s estate. He then invested this into stock markets and doubled the wealth in the next two decades. By the time he became president, JFK had over $200 million worth of assets in his portfolio. This should explain JFK’s enormous net worth.
President Salary
As the 35th President of the United States, JFK earned a $100,000 salary annually. However, he has donated all his earnings to charity every month. In addition to this salary, JFK also received $25,000 each year for travel and food allowance.
Who inherited JFK’s Estate?
After his death, all the assets belonging to JFK were transferred to a trust fund, under the ownership of his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. When Jacqueline passed away in 1994, she distributed the estate equally to her three children.
Frequently Asked Questions
JFK’s net worth at the time of his death was $300 million if adjusted for inflation.
The Kennedy family’s net worth is estimated to be $1 billion. They are the third richest family behind the Waltons.
Yes. JFK inherited $90 million from his parents, which made him wealthy early in his life.
The Kennedy family built their wealth through the alcohol business during the prohibition era in the United States, and also through stock trading.