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How Much Money Does Ryan Seacrest Make on ‘American Idol’? Host’s Hefty Salary Revealed


When you picture American Idol — you can’t help but think of the iconic star, Ryan Seacrest, and fans are curious about his salary and how much money he makes.

“Sometimes I’m comforting #IDOL contestants, sometimes I’m celebrating with them … and other times, I’m just entertaining them with how bad I am at everything except hosting,” he wrote via Instagram in March 2025 as the show was airing. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vana on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.” “Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he continued in his statement.

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