Will Ferrell is an American actor, comedian, writer and producer. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $180 million, last updated September 23, 2026.
Will Ferrell net worth: quick facts
| Full name | John William Ferrell |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $180 million (Celebrity Net Worth, September 23, 2026) |
| Age | 59 |
| Date of birth | July 16, 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, producer |
| Known for | Saturday Night Live, Anchorman, Elf and co-founding Funny or Die |
What is Will Ferrell’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth put Will Ferrell’s net worth at $180 million when it last updated the figure on September 23, 2026.
Ferrell spent seven seasons as one of Saturday Night Live’s defining cast members, then became one of Hollywood’s highest-paid comedy stars with Elf, Anchorman, Talladega Nights and Step Brothers – while quietly building ownership stakes that include a piece of Los Angeles FC.
How Will Ferrell made his money
The SNL launchpad. Seven years on Saturday Night Live made his name and set up a film career that began paying eight figures per comedy at its peak.
The Anchorman economy. Anchorman, Elf, Talladega Nights, The Other Guys and Step Brothers formed a run of quotable hits with long afterlives on cable and streaming.
The ownership plays. He co-founded the Funny or Die comedy platform, produces through Gloria Sanchez Productions, and is a co-owner of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.
How the net worth estimates compare
| Publisher | Estimate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $180 million | Last updated September 23, 2026 |
Several other sites list $160 million for Ferrell and show no basis, so we did not count them as a second estimate. The Forbes figure below is pay for one year, not net worth.
Reported earnings figures
- Forbes’ 2005 Celebrity 100 entry lists his pay at $40 million, ranked 16th, and says he had gained box-office clout after small paychecks early on (Forbes Top Celebrities, 2005). That is annual pay, not net worth, and we found no newer Forbes pay figure in the pages we read.
- Wikipedia reports that in April 2007 he and Adam McKay launched Funny or Die, and that in January 2016 it was announced he would become a part-owner of Los Angeles FC (Wikipedia). We found no published figure for his share of either.
Reading these figures
The $40 million is one year of pay from 2005. His stakes in Funny or Die and Los Angeles FC have no public value for his share. The $180 million is an outside estimate with no published breakdown.
Will Ferrell career and earnings timeline
- 1995 to 2002: Cast member on Saturday Night Live (Wikipedia).
- 2005: Forbes lists his pay at $40 million (Forbes).
- April 2007: Launches Funny or Die with Adam McKay (Wikipedia).
- January 7, 2016: Announced as a part-owner of Los Angeles FC (Wikipedia).
- September 23, 2026: Celebrity Net Worth last updates its $180 million estimate (Celebrity Net Worth).
FAQs
What is Will Ferrell’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth says $180 million (September 23, 2026). Other sites list $160 million without showing a basis.
Does Will Ferrell own part of a soccer team?
It was announced in January 2016 that he would become a part-owner of Los Angeles FC. His share is not public.
How much did Will Ferrell earn at his peak?
Forbes listed $40 million in pay for 2005. We did not find a verified later figure.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Will Ferrell, last updated September 23, 2026
- Forbes Top Celebrities 2005: Will Ferrell
- Wikipedia: Will Ferrell (accessed October 29, 2026)
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
