Seth Meyers is surely one of the most known names in late-night television! The star is best known for hosting his very own show, 'Late Night', after having taken over Jimmy Fallon's position in 2014. While you know him for his wise-cracking jokes, stellar interview, and great rapport, Seth Meyers has been in the business far before serving as a late-night host. The star is a 'Saturday Night Live' legend, who officially joined the cast in 2001 and was later named head writer five years later.
Due to his booming success on television, Seth has taken home an array of accolades, including several Writer's Guild of America and Primetime Emmy awards for his writing and work on 'SNL'. With over two decades in the entertainment business, here is how much Seth Meyers earns for hosting his hit show, 'Late Night'.
How Much Does Seth Meyers Make?
Seth Meyers is without a doubt a name you know! The 'Late Night' host has been in the business since the early 2000s after he joined the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'. Before his comedic ways, Seth Meyers started his academic career at Northwestern University, where he ran a hot dog stand for a living. It was during this time that he began attending an improv comedy club as a member of his college sketch group, Mee-Ow Show. From then on, Seth continued his efforts at ImprovOlympic where he began to gain more prominence.
Luckily for Meyers, he was soon signed on for 'Saturday Night Live' in 2001 where he would appear in several sketches over the course of the next five years. In 2006, Seth was named head writer, earning himself a promotion and a lot more coin in the bank. While his time on 'SNL' is always a plus, many of us know the star from his hosting duties on 'Late Night'. Seth took over from Jimmy Fallon, who ended up taking over for Jay Leno, in 2014! Since then, Seth has earned and continues to earn a whopping $3 million per season, all contributing to his impressive $10 million net worth.
From his time on 'SNL', straight to 'Late Night', Seth has earned quite the fortune, however, it doesn't simply come from his talk show. Seth has also appeared in several television shows, such as 'The Mindy Project', alongside Mindy Kaling, and 'The Awesomes', which Meyers also wrote! The star is also the writer behind 'Documentary Now!' only adding to the list of television shows and series Meyers is behind.
If that wasn't enough, Seth also has his very own Netflix special, 'Lobby Baby', which came out in October of last year. It goes without saying that Seth Meyers has had quite a career, and his years of improv and stand-up comedy have certainly paid off in all the best ways!