Edward Snowden's net worth

The total net worth of Edward Snowden is an estimated $500,000.

To some Snowden is a traitor to the United States. To others, he is a hero because he leaked thousands of classified documents exposing the nefarious activity carried out by NSA's surveillance program.

Early life

Edward Snowden was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on June 21, 1983. His mother, Elizabeth, worked as a clerk in the local District Court. His father, Lonnie, was a coast guard officer. He has one sibling and grew up in Maryland.

Education

Snowden worked as a spy for the United States and lived for 4 years in Hawaii with his girlfriend. He also visited Hong Kong, where he revealed information about the NSA (National Security Agency). He fled and sought for asylum in Russia, where he is living today.

Family Life

Edward Snowden - former CIA and NSA contractor and poster boy for global surveillance leaks - resides in Moscow with his partner Lindsay Mills.

How did Edward Snowden build his net worth?

Of course Edward Snowden no longer draws a salary from the NSA or any US government entity.

After fleeing from the US for Russia, Edward survived on speaking fees. He would appear at select conferences for a reasonable fee to sustain himself while in hiding from the US government in Russia.

After committing what many people view as treason, Snowden lost his government pension, and the CIA and FBI seized his American bank accounts.

Along with his speaking engagements, Snowden spent the last ten years in isolation writing a book about the events surrounding his leaving the NSA and his thoughts on the increasing threat of the surveillance state.

His book, "Permanent Record," received worldwide acclaim, earning Snowden over $5 million in sales.

However, the US government states that he cannot make money from the book's proceeds, and Edward had to agree to profit the profits from his writing. Unfortunately, this puts Snowden in a precarious position. The publishing house offered him a $4 million advance on the book before the ruling.

Snowden's speaking career involves him making 56 appearances where he charged speaker fees. According to estimates, Snowden netted approximately $1 million from his public speaking career to date, charging an average cost of $18,000 per event.

How has Edward Snowden spent his money?

Very little is known about what Snowden spends his money on, which is unsurprising given his reclusive lifestyle laying low in Russia.

Edward Snowden Quote

I would rather be without a state than without a voice.

FAQs

How rich is Edward Snowden?

Edward Snowden is not a millionaire.

Is Edward Snowden a millionaire?

No, Edward Snowden is not a millionaire.

Is Edward Snowden broke?

No, although given his precarious political cicumstances his net worth is always hanging in the balance.

Was Edward Snowden born rich?

Snowden was not born rich.