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American Comedian and Actor
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As of 2024, Michael Che’s net worth is $25 million USD. Che earns $3 million salary annually from SNL. But that’s not his annual income. He makes more through standup comedy shows too, which explains his enormous net worth.
Michael Che Salary
Michael Che joined “Saturday Night Live” in 2014. At that time, his salary was approximately $500K per year. In 2018, his annual earnings were about $2 million. As of now, in 2024, he makes around $3 million per year.
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2014 | $1,000,000 |
| 2016 | $1,500,000 |
| 2018 | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | $3,000,000 |
Standup Comedy Income
- The Comedy Cellar, New York: Around $10,000 per performance.
- The Laugh Factory, Los Angeles: Approximately $15,000 per show.
- Caesars Palace, Las Vegas: About $25,000 per show.
Michael Che Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth | $25 Million |
| Annual Income | $6.1 Million |
| Salary | $3 Million |
| Standup Comedy Income | $20K per show |
| Real Estate Assets | $9 Million |
Real Estate Assets
Michael Che’s $9 million real estate portfolio includes a $4 million apartment in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn; a $2.5 million home in Atlanta, Georgia; a $1.5 million townhouse in Chicago’s South Side; and a $1 million condo in Miami, Florida.
Michael Che Cars
Michael Che has a 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2019 Lexus RX, 2016 BMW 3 Series. He recently paid a deposit for an Audi and expected to take delivery early next month.
Stock Market Investments
Michael Che’s net worth includes $2 million stock portfolio: The investments provides an annual dividend income of approximately $40,000, mainly from Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble.
| Company | Holding (USD) |
|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $600,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | $500,000 |
| Johnson & Johnson | $400,000 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | $500,000 |
Key Points
- Michael Che was born on April 19, 1983, in Manhattan, New York City.
- He started his comedy career performing at New York’s Comedy Cellar.
- Che gained recognition as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) before becoming a cast member.
- He co-anchored the “Weekend Update” segment on SNL with Colin Jost.
- Che was a co-creator and executive producer of the Netflix series “Tuca & Bertie.”
- He starred in and co-wrote the HBO Max comedy special “Michael Che: Shame the Devil.”
- Che’s humor often explores social and political issues with a distinctive voice.
- He has appeared on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
- Che was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on SNL.
- In addition to comedy, Che build his wealth through investments in stocks.