Matt Lauer Current Net Worth and Income Sources
Matt Lauer current net worth is estimated between 20 million and 60 million dollars, reflecting the sharp drop after his exit from NBC and the loss of his long-running Today show salary. Before his termination in late 2017, he earned roughly 25 million to 30 million dollars per year, making him one of the highest paid television hosts in the U.S., according to public contracts and media reports Forbes.
Today, Matt Lauer income comes mainly from residual payments, past syndication deals, and any private consulting or advisory roles, while he has no active broadcasting contract with NBCUniversal or any major network. His liquid assets and real estate holdings have been adjusted to reflect legal settlements, divorce agreements, and the end of his main career stream, which previously generated tens of millions of dollars annually.
Career Timeline and Professional Milestones
Matt Lauer joined NBC in 1994 as the host of the local New York affiliate show Today in New York, later becoming the co anchor of the national Today show in 1997, a role he held until his firing in November 2017 following a sexual misconduct allegation NBC News.
Before NBC, he worked at WNBC and WCBS in New York, and earlier at WORC in Worcester, Massachusetts, building a career in local news and sports anchoring that eventually led to national television. His professional trajectory shows a rapid rise in visibility and compensation, with his Today show salary placing him among the top earners in broadcast journalism before his exit.
Recent Public Appearances and Legal Status
Matt Lauer has made no significant public appearances, interviews, or broadcasting returns since his 2017 departure, and he has maintained a very low public profile in the years since the scandal and subsequent severance package negotiations SEC.
There are no current criminal charges or active legal proceedings publicly tied to Matt Lauer, though his past conduct resulted in a multi million dollar severance payout from NBCUniversal and ongoing civil matters related to workplace conduct allegations. His current status is that of a former high profile television host with a diminished public presence and no active role in major media companies.