Comedy is a fast growing industry, attracting an array of talent and lots of fans. Comedians are often ranked among the highest paid celebrities in the world. They make us laugh in exchange for money. All figures are pre-tax; fees for agents, managers and lawyers (generally 10%, 15% and 5%, respectively) are not deducted.
Here are the top 10 highest paid comedians in the world.
Rank | Name | Earnings |
1. | Kevin Hart | $59 million |
2. | Jerry Seinfield | $41 million |
3. | Jim Gaffigan | $30 million |
4. | Trevor Noah | $28 million |
5. | Sebastian Maniscalco | $26 million |
6. | Gabriel Iglesias | $22 million |
7. | Amy Schumer | $21 million |
8. | Terry Fator | $17 million |
9. | Jeff Dunham | $15 million |
10. | Aziz Ansari | $13 million |
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