Top 10 richest comedians and Colorado knows 2 of them

May 12, 2026, 8:20 PM

BY KATHIE J

KOSI 101.1

How much is comedy worth? Try a billion dollars.

Following Kevin Hart’s Netflix roast, Just Jared ranked the wealthiest comedians of 2026 — and the numbers are no joke!

Did your favorite comedian make the list?

So proud to see our Colorado kids, Matt Stone and Trey Parker at the top of the list! Way. To. Go. Slow clap.

Here’s the full list:

Jerry Seinfeld — $1.1 billion
Trey Parker — $1 billion (tie)
Matt Stone — $1 billion (tie)
Byron Allen — $1 billion (tie)
Matt Groening — $600 million
Ellen DeGeneres — $500 million
Jay Leno — $450 million
Adam Sandler — $440 million
David Letterman — $400 million
Kevin Hart— $400 million

From late-night legends to animated empire builders, comedy clearly pays!

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