Geraldo Rivera Net Worth is estimated to be $25 million as of 2024. Gerald Rivera earns an annual salary of $2 Million from Fox News. Geraldo Rivera has been working with Fox News for over two decades. Geraldo Rivera is also a successful author, with numerous best-selling books under his name. Geraldo Rivera earns millions of dollars in royalty income each year through his book sales.

Geraldo Rivera Net Worth

The Net Worth of Geraldo Rivera is estimated to be $25 million dollars. Gerald Rivera earns an annual salary of $2 Million from Fox News. The main source of his net wealth is as his long careers in law, journalism, and broadcast news.

Net Worth$25 Million
Assets$12 Million
Liabilities & Loans$5 Million
Investments$13 Million
Fox News Salary$2 Million

Geraldo Rivera Salary

When Geraldo Rivera first started working with Fox News in 2001, his salary was $300,000. Over the period of two decades, Geraldo Rivera’s salary has increased multifold. Geraldo Rivera started his television career with WABC-TV in 1970 as a reporter for Eyewitness News for which he was paid a $6,000 salary. Check out Tucker Carlson Net Worth.

YearSalary
Geraldo Rivera Salary in 2023$6 Million USD
Geraldo Rivera Salary in 2022$5 Million USD
Geraldo Rivera Salary in 2021$4 Million USD
Geraldo Rivera Salary in 2020$3 Million USD
Geraldo Rivera Salary in 2019$3 Million USD
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Geraldo Rivera House

Geraldo Rivera lives in his 9,100 square-foot luxury house located in New York City, U.S. Geraldo Rivera has bought this property for a price of $8 Million dollars. Geraldo Rivera’s house is fitted with 7 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, 1 big Pool, and more such features.

Geraldo Rivera Net Worth Growth Rate

Geraldo Rivera Net Worth in 2024$25 Million
Geraldo Rivera Net Worth in 2023$23 Million
Geraldo Rivera Net Worth in 2022$21 Million
Geraldo Rivera Net Worth in 2020$19 Million
Geraldo Rivera Net Worth in 2019$17 Million
Geraldo Rivera Net Worth Trend

Geraldo Rivera Assets & Investments

Geraldo Rivera’s assets include 7 real estate properties, 6 Cars, and 1 Luxury yacht. Geraldo Rivera’s Assets Portfolio also includes Cash Reserves of over $5 Million. Geraldo Rivera also owns an investment portfolio of 8 stocks that are valued at $3 Million. A few of the stocks owned by Geraldo Rivera are listed below. Also, See Gayle King Net Worth.

  • Microsoft
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Wells Fargo
  • Costco

Geraldo Rivera Annual Income

There are over 7 real estate properties under Geraldo Rivera’s ownership, through which he receives rent income each month. Geraldo Rivera also has over $4 Million in Bank Deposits and Government Bonds, through which he receives annual interest and dividend payments. The total rental income earned by Geraldo Rivera is over $280,000 dollars annually. The dividend and interest income of Geraldo Rivera is an additional $350,000.

Geraldo Rivera Loans and Liabilities

Many years ago, In order to peruse his college education, Geraldo Rivera has taken student education loan of $14,000. However, after gaining popularity on Television and earning enormous sums of money, Geraldo Rivera has repaid this education loan fully.

However, Geraldo Rivera has a big loan of $5 Million a couple of years ago, for his business expansion needs and also venture into the media industry. This borrowing is currently outstanding with Morgan Stanley and is included while calculating Geraldo Rivera’s net worth.

Geraldo Rivera hasn’t inherited much wealth from his family. This means the entire net worth of Geraldo Rivera has been earned by himself over a decade. Geraldo Rivera’s wise investments in stock markets and real estate are earning him a huge amount of income each month, which will keep his wealth going upwards.

Geraldo Rivera Cars

Geraldo Rivera has recently bought a Jaguar F-TYPE for $80,000 USD. Geraldo Rivera also owns a Tesla Model X that cost him $95,000 USD. A Few other cars owned by Geraldo Rivera are listed below. 

  • Toyota Vellfire
  • Audi Q2
  • Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Geraldo Rivera Less Known Facts

  • Chosen by People magazine as one of the “50 Most Beautiful People” in the World. 
  • He hosted the television segment that gave the American public the first chance of seeing the Zapruder film of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
  • Allegedly married their first wife Linda Coblentz in part to avoid the Vietnam War draft.
  • He underwent knee replacement surgery on his left knee on September 28, 2009. He also underwent back surgery after a trip to Afghanistan and was off work for two weeks.
  • Radio talk show host, WABC in New York City.
  • Is a Republican.
  • Best known by the public as the host of The Geraldo Rivera Show.

Exclusive Facts about Geraldo Rivera

Zodiac SignCancer
Favorite ActorJack Nicholson
Favorite DishGrilled Chicken
Favorite ColourYellow
Favorite SportVolleyball
Favorite Music ArtistElvis Presley
Favorite Holiday DestinationJapan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geraldo Rivera’s salary from Fox News?

 Gerald Rivera earns an annual salary of $2 Million.

How did Geraldo Rivera get so rich?

Geraldo Rivera is one of the highest-paid television hosts in the world. Geraldo Rivera has also earned over $10 million dollars through royalty income from his books.

What is Geraldo Rivera’s real name?

Gerald Michael Rivera.

Who is Geraldo Rivera’s brother?

Geraldo Rivera has two siblings, Craig Rivera, and Wilfredo Rivera.

Geraldo Rivera Biography

Geraldo Rivera was born on July 4, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. American investigative journalist, talk show host, conservative political commentator, and television personality best known for his sensationalistic reporting and his tendency to include himself in stories.

Geraldo Rivera earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and received a Juris doctorate from Brooklyn Law School. Geraldo Rivera is known for hosting the television show ‘Geraldo’ from 1987 to 1998 and also the television newsmagazine program ‘Geraldo at Large’.

Geraldo Rivera was hired by WABC-TV in New York City as a reporter for Eyewitness News. Geraldo Rivera’s most famous program was The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults which aired in April 1986. Geraldo Rivera hosted the television segment that gave the American public the first chance of seeing the Zapruder film of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Geraldo Rivera also frequently worked with the Puerto Rican activist group, the Young Lords.

Full Name Gerald Miguel Rivera
Age79 years
Date of birth4 July 1943
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, United States
Height5 ft 6 in (1.70 m)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
Worth$25 Million
SpouseErica Michelle Levy (m. 2003)
ChildrenSimone Cruickshank Rivera, Cruz Grant Rivera, Solita Liliana Rivera, Gabriel Miguel Rivera, Isabella Holmes Rivera
ParentsLillian Friedman, Cruz Rivera
EducationState University of New York Maritime College
University of Arizona (BS)
Brooklyn Law School (JD)
OccupationJournalist, talk show host, writer, attorney
EmployerFox News Channel
Political partyRepublicans

Geraldo Rivera left CNBC in November 2001 two months after the September 11 terrorist attacks to become a Fox News war correspondent. Rivera is also a successful author and has released a number of books including “Hispanic: Why America Fears Hispanics in the U.S.”

Geraldo Rivera Books

  • Willowbrook: A report on how it is and why it doesn’t have to be that way.
  • Miguel Robles—So Far.
  • A Special Kind of Courage: Profiles of Young Americans. 
  • Hispanic: Why Americans fear Hispanics in the U. S.
  • The Geraldo Show, A Memoir.

Geraldo Rivera Quotes

We have no right to complain about any condition affecting the quality of our lives, unless we are doing something about it.

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