Gordon Ramsay Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Gordon Ramsay’s net worth and salary?

With a net worth of $220 million, Gordon Ramsay is a prominent British chef, restaurateur, writer, television personality, and food critic. His culinary journey began in the 1980s, where he trained under esteemed chefs in London and Paris. In 1998, he launched his first restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which swiftly gained three Michelin stars.

Ramsay’s restaurant empire expanded to include numerous dining establishments around the globe, from upscale fine dining to relaxed casual spots. However, he is perhaps most recognized for his accomplishments in television, starting with popular UK shows like “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” These series, along with their American versions, propelled him to international stardom. His fiery temperament and vivid expressions became his hallmark, while his true enthusiasm for culinary arts and mentoring future chefs was equally evident. Other acclaimed series he has hosted feature “MasterChef,” “Hotel Hell,” and “24 Hours to Hell and Back.”

In addition to his television work, Ramsay has written multiple cookbooks, founded a charity organization, and even participated in ironman triathlons. Despite facing controversies, business closures, and legal challenges, he remains a leading authority in the culinary industry, recognized for his uncompromising standards and straightforward approach to cooking.

Salary Highlights

Each episode of his shows nets Gordon Ramsay a salary of $225,000. Annually, he typically reaps around $45 million from his combined media and restaurant endeavors. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Ramsay’s earnings surpassed $60 million, and from June 2018 to June 2019, they totaled $65 million. Notably, in mid-July 2019, he sold a 50% stake in his North American management company to Lion Capital, which plans to invest $100 million in opening 100 Gordon Ramsay restaurants across the United States between 2020 and 2025.

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Early Life

Born on November 8, 1966, in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Gordon James Ramsay was raised in Stratford-upon-Avon after his family relocated to England when he was five. He is the second of four siblings. Due to his father’s professional ambitions and setbacks, the family moved frequently throughout his childhood. His father, known to be a sometimes violent alcoholic and philanderer, contributed to a tumultuous home life. By the age of 16, Ramsay had left his family home to live independently. Although he showed promise in football/soccer as a teenager, an injury curtailed his playing career. It was during this time that his passion for cooking began to flourish, leading him to enroll in the Hotel Management program at North Oxfordshire Technical College at the age of 19.

Restaurant Career

In the mid-1980s, Ramsay began his career as a commis chef at the Wroxton House Hotel. He then progressed to oversee the kitchen and a 60-seat dining room at the Wickham Arms. His journey took him to London, where he gained experience in various restaurants before eventually working for the notoriously hot-tempered chef Marco Pierre White at Harvey’s. After spending nearly three years at Harvey’s, Ramsay found himself weary of White’s “rages and the bullying and violence.” Consequently, he decided to delve into French cuisine and began working with Albert Roux at Le Gavroche in Mayfair, where he crossed paths with Jean-Claude Breton,

Currently, he serves as the maitre d’hotel at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Following a year at Le Gavroche, Ramsay was invited by Roux to be his second in command at Hotel Diva, a ski resort located in the French Alps. This led to a move to Paris, where the then 23-year-old Ramsay had the opportunity to work alongside Michelin-starred chefs Guy Savoy and Joel Robuchon. His training in France continued for a period of three years.

After spending a year as a private chef on a yacht, Ramsay made his way back to London, where he was offered the head chef position by three-Michelin-starred chef Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire in Chelsea. Shortly thereafter, his former boss, Marco Pierre White, extended an offer to Ramsay for the head chef role at the Rossmore; in exchange for a 10% equity stake, Ramsay renamed it Aubergine and clinched his first Michelin star just 14 months later. By 1997, Aubergine achieved its second Michelin star, but Ramsay departed from the partnership in the summer of 1998 due to differing opinions on the company’s direction.

In the same year, Ramsay launched his own establishment, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, located in London’s Chelsea area. The restaurant obtained its third Michelin star in 2001, marking Ramsay as the first Scotsman to reach this milestone.

Following this success, his restaurant empire grew quickly. He opened (and later closed) several renowned restaurants, kicked off his U.S. television show “Hell’s Kitchen,” established a presence on the Food Network, and made his mark worldwide, one dining experience at a time. Today, he operates restaurants in Dubai, Tokyo, London, New York City, Ireland, Canada, and until 2015, in West Hollywood at the esteemed London Hotel on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

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Television Career

Ramsay’s initial venture into television included two documentaries: “Boiling Point” in 1998 and “Beyond Boiling Point” in 2000. In 2001, he appeared on “Faking It,” mentoring a burger flipper aspiring to become a chef, which won the BAFTA in 2001 for Best Factual TV Moment. By 2004, he featured in two British television series, “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” The following year, the Fox network introduced him to American viewers with a U.S. adaptation of “Hell’s Kitchen” along with a U.S. version of “Kitchen Nightmares.” Ramsay’s new show “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” took the place of “Kitchen Nightmares” on Fox.

In 2010, Ramsay acted as a producer and judge for the U.S. version of “MasterChef.” He also made headlines with a travel series documenting his trip to India titled “Gordon’s Great Escape,” followed by another series set in Asia. Hosting “Ramsay’s Best Restaurant,” the inaugural UK series from his production company, One Potato Two Potato, he showcased his culinary brand. Additionally, he participated in the 2010 series “The Big Fish Fight,” where he joined other celebrity chefs, including Jamie Oliver, on a trawler to raise awareness about the discarding of thousands of saltwater fish.

In March 2012, Fox announced Ramsay’s fourth series titled “Hotel Hell,” which shares similarities with “Kitchen Nightmares.” Some of his latest projects encompass 2021’s “Gordon Ramsay’s Bank Balance” and “Gordon, Gino & Fred Go Greek,” along with the 2022 series “Next Level Chef,” “Gordon Ramsay’s Future Food Stars,” and “Gordon Ramsay:

“Uncharted Showdown.”

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Personal Life & Inheritance Plans

In 1996, he tied the knot with Cayetana (Tana) Elizabeth Hutcheson, a trained Montessori schoolteacher. They are parents to five children: Megan (born 1998), twins Jack and Holly (born 2000), Matilda (born 2002), and Oscar (born 2019). The couple divides their time between locations in London, specifically Wandsworth Common, and Los Angeles.

During a 2017 interview, Gordon disclosed his intention to generally exclude his children from his estate:

“I’ve never been really turned on about the money…That’s not my number one objective, and that’s reflected in the way the kids are brought up…It’s definitely not going to them, and that’s not in a mean way; it’s to not spoil them…The only thing I’ve agreed with [wife] Tana is they get a 25% deposit on a flat, but not the whole flat.”

Gordon’s approach to parenting incorporates principles beyond merely his will. He asserts that his determination to avoid spoiling his children also applies to their travel experiences:

“They don’t sit with us in first class…They haven’t worked anywhere near hard enough to afford that. At that age, at that size, you’re telling me they need to sit in first class? No, they do not. We’re really strict on that…I turn left with Tana and they turn right and I say to the chief stewardess, ‘Make sure those little f—— don’t come anywhere near us, I want to sleep on this plane.’ I worked my f—— arse off to sit that close to the pilot, and you appreciate it more when you’ve grafted for it.”

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Real Estate & Car Collection

A car enthusiast and devoted Ferrari fan, Ramsay boasts an impressive collection which includes a Ferrari LaFerrari featuring Grigio Ferro paint, a Ferrari 488 Spider, a Ferrari 812 Superfast, an Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a McLaren Senna, and a Porsche 918 Spyder.

In 2012, Ramsay acquired a mansion in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, for $6.75 million. This 7,413-square-foot property consists of five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool, and, of course, an exquisitely equipped luxury kitchen.

Additionally, he owns a property in London that he purchased in 2002 for $3.5 million and at least three houses in the coastal town of Fowey, totaling $13 million in combined cost. His standout acquisition in Fowey was bought in 2015 for approximately $6 million, followed by extensive renovations including a lavish pool with a transparent wall overlooking the ocean; this specific feature alone cost about $100,000.

In early 2023, it surfaced that Ramsay bought Gina Coladangelo’s former residence, previously connected to Matt Hancock, in London, reportedly paid in full, coinciding with the news of Tana’s pregnancy with their sixth child.