‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Pat Sajak’s Ludicrous Salary 4 Days A Month
Wheel Of Fortune former host, Pat Sajak spent more than four decades in the public eye. While that comes with some drawbacks, he and Vanna White have earned their status along the way. However, he was raking in a ludicrous salary while only having four days of work a month.
Pat Sajak Continues To Light Up The Stage
While Wheel Of Fortune has a new host, Ryan Seacrest, the world won’t forget its long-running legend, Pat Sajak, anytime soon. As Pat enjoys his retirement, he finds plenty of things to do. For instance, before his final spin, he had already landed a role in a stage production of Prescription: Murder. However, Pat had a pretty sweet setup while steering the Wheel. Not only was his salary significant, but he only worked four days a month.
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Pat Sajak’s Ludicrous Salary 4 Days A Month
According to Forbes in 2016, Pat Sajak reportedly brought in $15 million per season for Wheel of Fortune. For most Americans that seems like a ludicrous amount for only showing up to work four days a month based on details from Celebrity Net Worth. Specifically, the breakdown figures out to be just 48 days per year working. Furthermore, he was making $312,500 per workday. Additionally, that was $52,083 per episode. An average workday for Pat and Vanna White was arriving at 8:30 a.m. and beginning recording at noon. Their days included the production of six episodes squeezed into the filming time. Notably, the $15 million was reported in 2016, so most likely his end salary was even higher. Both Vanna White and Pat had new contract negotiations in 2021.
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He Had Multiple Streams Of Income Through The Years
Furthermore, Pat Sajak’s new gig according to Variety, is playing a “brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming.” It is described as saying he “hatches a plot with a perfect alibi to murder his neurotic and possessive wife.” But acting isn’t new to Pat. Previously, Pat’s work schedule afforded him time to work on other projects as well. Not only has he been on stage for more than four decades with Wheel Of Fortune, but he also appeared in many films which added to his net worth as well. One notable feature film was Airline II: The Sequel. Furthermore, he also appeared on Super Password and Password Plus, from 1984 to 1989. Additionally, like his new gig, Pat has starred in many stage productions too.
Joe Moore and Pat Sajak | YouTubeNot only was Wheel Of Fortune paying Pat Sajak a pretty penny, but he also receives income from licensing his image to casinos. Reportedly, he makes more money from slot machines than the game show. Markedly, Wheel was the first ever entertainment property to allow license use on slot machines.
Pat Sajak Also Invested In Property
Also, Pat Sajak had multiple property investments through the years. In 1988, he purchased a home in the LA suburb of Encino for $1.895 million. It had 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms and has increased in estimated value between $5.5 million and $10 million today. Additionally, in 1991 he invested in a 3-acre waterfront property in Severna Park, Maryland. Reportedly, as of 2024, his net worth is now closer to $75 million with all parts considered. Undoubtedly, Pat is still staying busy in retirement. Furthermore, fans can expect to see Pat for one last hurrah on Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune.
What do you think about Pat Sajak’s salary in 2016? Do you think he ended his tour with a more significant salary? How do you think his predecessor, Ryan Seacrest’s pay compares? Do you miss seeing Pat on the Wheel Of Fortune? Drop your comments below.
