Trevor Noah Net Worth: How Much Does The Comedian Make?

The great comedian and actor Robin Williams once said, “People say satire is dead. It’s not dead; it’s alive and living in the White House.” Trevor Noah, a South African stand up-comedian kept the art of satire alive. However, the host stepped away from his duties after starring in ‘The Daily Show‘ for seven years.

Hosting duties on a show pays a lot and Trevor is one of the highest-paid hosts in the crowd of Kimmels, Fallons, and Cordens! However, the stand-up comedian did not stop at hosting, he took up various channels for the liquid flow including his passion for stand-up comedy. Now that he is exiting the show, let’s take a look at Noah’s net worth.

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Trevor Noah Net Worth

Trevor Noah has a net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The late-night host did not just stop at hosting ‘The Daily Show.’ He also stepped in as a TV producer for shows like ‘The Opposition With Jordan Klepper,’ ‘Jefferson County: Probation.’ He also starred in the late Chadwick Boseman-starrer, ‘Black Panther,’ and in an episode of ‘American Vandal.’ He has been credited for writing two books. One is his memoir ‘Born A Crime,’ and he co-authored ‘The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library.’ Noah has also founded ‘The Trevor Noah Foundation’ in Johannesburg.

In real estate, the comedian has invested quite heavily. He bought a duplex in Manhattan for approximately $10 million. Noah also possessed two houses in Bel-Air California. In 2019, he bought a mansion worth $20 million, which he sold for $21 million in 2020. Next, in January last year, he listed another house in Bel-Air for $30 million. Apart from apartment sales, Noah earned $14 million from touring for his stand-up material.

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Trevor Noah‘s Early Life And Career

The life of the comedian was tumultuous since his birth. Unfortunately, he had a second-hand experience with apartheid. Trevor Noah was born on February 20, 1984, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Noah was born to an interracial couple. His father was of Swiss descent and his mother belonged to the second-largest racial community, Xhosa. Trevor grew up in Soweto town. In Soweto, he attended Maryvale College, a multi-ethnic, private Catholic School. However, after his sixth grade, he switched to a government school. At the age of 18, the comedian started his career.

In 2002, he got his first gig in a soap opera titled ‘Isidingo,’ where he had a small appearance. He hosted a radio show named ‘Noah’s Ark.’ In television, he had humble beginnings. He first hosted an edutainment show ‘Run The Adventure.’ In 2007, he entered the entertainment avenue with a gossip show, ‘The Real Goboza.’ The years 2009-2010 gave limelight to him. He hosted the South African Film and Television Awards in 2009 and the South African Music Awards in 2010. Around the same time, he was opening shows for comedians Russell Peters and Gabriel Iglesias. In 2012, he became the first stand-up comedian to feature on ‘The Tonight Show.’ He eventually became a part of ‘The Daily Show‘. In 2015, he took over the show after Jon Stewart left it.

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