Ben Shapiro Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ben Shapiro’s net worth?

Ben Shapiro, an American conservative political commentator, writer, lawyer, author, and radio personality, boasts a net worth of $50 million. He gained recognition and wealth primarily as the founder of The Daily Wire and through his various media projects. Shapiro commands a substantial social media following across several platforms. The Daily Wire reportedly generates over $100 million annually, while its subscription streaming service, DailyWire+, has surpassed 1 million subscribers, each paying between $12 and $20 per month.

Early Life

Born on January 15, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, Shapiro grew up in a Conservative Jewish family, with both parents involved in the entertainment industry. His mother served as a television executive, and his father worked as a composer. Demonstrating musical talent early on, Shapiro played the violin and excelled academically, skipping both third and ninth grades. After completing Yeshiva University High School of Los Angeles at 16 in 2000, he proceeded to the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science by age 20 before continuing on to Harvard Law School. Post-graduation, he initially worked at the law firm Goodwin Procter before establishing his own legal consultancy, Benjamin Shapiro Legal Consulting.

Career

Shapiro launched his public career as a writer and author, securing his first nationally syndicated column at just 17. By 21, he had published two books. His debut book, “Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth,” critiques the intolerance of non-left ideologies in American universities. In 2005, he released his second book, “Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism is Corrupting Our Future,” followed by “Project President: Bad Hair and Botox on the Road to the White House” in 2008. His 2011 title, “Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV,” explores how Hollywood perpetuates a left-wing agenda through media. Shapiro’s fifth book arrived in 2013, further critiquing leftist culture, and in 2017, he stepped into fiction with “True Allegiance.”

His sixth publication, “The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great,” examines Judeo-Christian values and their waning influence in America, followed by his seventh book, “The Authoritarian Moment,” released in 2021.

In addition to his writing endeavors, Shapiro took on various roles. In 2012, he was named editor-at-large for Breitbart News, a staunchly conservative news outlet founded by Andrew Breitbart, but departed in 2016, citing the website’s insufficient support for journalist Michelle Fields, who had reportedly faced assault by Donald Trump’s former campaign manager. Since this departure, Shapiro has frequently been targeted by the alt-right, which often directs antisemitic attacks toward him.

Shapiro has made significant contributions as a radio host as well. He began co-hosting a morning program on KRLA-AM 870 in 2012. In 2016,

KRLA’s “The Morning Answer,” a conservative radio show, welcomed him to join its team. Throughout his tenure on the program, Shapiro faced criticism for not expressing greater support for Donald Trump during the 2016 Presidential Election.

In 2015, he established “The Daily Wire,” where he holds the position of editor emeritus and hosts “The Ben Shapiro Show,” his own online podcast on the platform. At one point in 2019, this podcast was recognized as the second most popular in the United States, airing daily. It became syndicated in 2018 and is now featured in over 200 different markets. As the 2018 midterm elections approached, Shapiro launched “The Ben Shapiro Election Special” on Fox News. Additionally, he has frequently participated in PragerU productions to delve into topics such as intersectionality and Hollywood’s influence.

Due to his various platforms, Shapiro has garnered significant attention for many of his controversial views on political and social matters. He advocates for a total ban on abortion, allowing exceptions only in extreme situations where the mother’s life is at risk. Furthermore, his perspectives on homosexuality, the Israel-Palestine conflict, transgender issues, and Islam have also generated debate. He has expressed skepticism regarding the consequences of climate change and critiques the Black Lives Matter movement, claiming that systemic injustice against African Americans is not prevalent today.

Personal Life

In 2008, Shapiro married Mor Toledano, an Israeli medical doctor. The couple resides in Los Angeles, California, and together they are raising four children—two daughters and two sons—in the Orthodox Judaism faith. In September 2020, Shapiro moved his family to South Florida and transitioned the headquarters of “The Daily Wire” from California to Nashville, Tennessee.

Shapiro and his family have encountered numerous threats due to his profession and political stance. In 2019, the FBI apprehended a man who had issued death threats against them. Furthermore, Shapiro’s sister, an opera singer, has been targeted with antisemitic online harassment due to her relationship with her brother.

Real Estate

In 2015, Ben and Mor invested $1.7 million in a 6,500-square-foot residence located in Valley Village, California. However, towards the end of 2020, Ben announced his departure from California to Tennessee. In October 2020, Mor and Ben put their home on the market for just under $2.9 million.