Chris Cuomo's net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million.
The talking head journalist had enjoyed a long career in political news commentary and opinion culminating with his own show on CNN – Cuomo Prime Time (2018-2020) – making him millions per annum.
Because of his brother, Andrew Cuomo's political career, he is closely linked to the Democrat party.
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How did Chris Cuomo build his net worth?
Chris Cuomo started out as a journalist making appearances on various networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and CNBC.
The majority of his reporting covered political and social issues.
He then went on to become a political party analyst and correspondent for Fox News.
While he made a handsome salary at Fox, it was average for his position.
He moved on to work with ABC as a co-anchor of the show 20/20.
His notable documentary on the ravages of heroin during his tenure allowed him to leverage his fame for a new position at Good Morning America.
The move to CNN
In 2013, Cuomo signed on with CNN where he hosted a morning show called New Day.
As his ratings grew, so did his salary and position within the news outlet.
His biggest payday came when he was given a prime-time spot in 2018.
His show was named Cuomo Prime Time.
His promotion to this spot in the lineup also came with an annual salary of $6 million dollars.
This made him one of the highest-paid journalists at CNN.
Like everyone else at CNN Cuomo jumped on the anti-Trump Russia Collusion narrative.
He was also quick to defend his brother Andrew Cuomo for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in NY and his allegations of sexual misconduct.
Chris Cuomo's career at CNN came to a screeching halt when he was fired in late 2020 due to allegations of sexual misconduct.
According to Fox News, Cuomo is contesting these charges.
In March 2021, he filed a $125 million arbitration demand against CNN for "unlawful termination".
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FAQs
How rich is Chris Cuomo?
Former CNN anchor is worth about $10 million.
Is Chris Cuomo a millionaire?
Yes, after a long career in TV as an anchor ending up with a $6 million salary he is a multi-millionaire.
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