Bob Odenkirk
- Net worth $20 million
- Birthday October 22, 1962
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Writer
How much is Bob Odenkirk Worth? Bob Odenkirk Net Worth in 2026
Bob Odenkirk’s net worth is estimated at $20 million as of October 2026. Bob Odenkirk is an American actor, writer and comedian who played Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and starred as the action hero of Nobody and Nobody 2. The biggest driver of the wealth is the Saul role, which ran from 2009 to 2022, plus a long writing career in sketch comedy.
| Net worth | $20 million (Alux estimate) |
| Estimated annual income | About $3 million (Alux estimate across roles and production) |
| Born | October 22, 1962, Berwyn, Illinois (age 64) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Mr. Show, Nobody |
| Main income sources | TV salaries, film fees, writing, producing, books |
How much is Bob Odenkirk worth in 2026?
Our estimate is $20 million. Public estimates for Odenkirk span about $8 million to $25 million, and almost none of them show their work.
The best evidence is Better Call Saul. Low-quality sources report per-episode pay rising from about $100,000 in season one to $250,000 in the last, which puts the total from the show between $8 million and $15 million with producer fees. These figures are unconfirmed. Add Breaking Bad, a decade of writing at Saturday Night Live and other shows, Mr. Show, and the Nobody films, where he is also a producer.
Because writing and producing credits earn back-end money, and because he founded his own production company, we pick a figure near the upper middle of the public range.
How Bob Odenkirk built it
- Started in sketch writing. He wrote at Saturday Night Live and other shows and made Mr. Show.
- Played Saul Goodman for years. The role ran from 2009 to 2022 across Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
- Became an action lead and producer. He starred in Nobody and Nobody 2 and founded his own production company.
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Get the Alux appBob Odenkirk in 2026: what he has been been working on
- 2026: A newspaper profile in April 2026 discussed his action work in Normal, according to his reference biography.
- September 2025: Normal premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- 2025: He made his Broadway debut as Shelly Levene in the Glengarry Glen Ross revival and was nominated for a Tony Award.
- 2025: Nobody 2 was released, with Odenkirk as star and producer.
- 2025: He played the lead in The Room Returns, a remake of The Room.
How Bob Odenkirk makes money
- Better Call Saul: The main earner, with a title role and producer credit across 2015 to 2022. Pay figures are unconfirmed.
- Film fees and producing: Nobody in 2021 and Nobody 2 in 2025, both with producer credits.
- Writing and sketch comedy: Writer at Saturday Night Live from 1987 to 1991, co-creator of Mr. Show and a writer on other series.
- Production company and books: Founded Cal-Gold Pictures in April 2020 with a first-look deal at Sony Pictures Television; wrote four books including a 2022 memoir.
What Bob Odenkirk teaches (and what to take from it)
Reinvent in your 40s
Odenkirk was a comedy writer when Breaking Bad cast him as a guest. He became a lead dramatic actor at 52. This week: list one skill outside your comfort zone and ask someone to give you a small test.
Say yes to the side door
The guest role in Breaking Bad grew into a series regular part and a spinoff. Try this: take one small opportunity in a new area and see where it goes.
Create for your own team
Mr. Show was built with a friend, David Cross, and the two reunited in 2015. Start small: write down the three people you work best with.
Build a company around your craft
Cal-Gold Pictures puts him on both sides of the table. Over the next seven days: think of a pattern in your work that could become a small service or product.
Career timeline
- 1984: Graduates from Southern Illinois University.
- 1987 to 1991: Writes for Saturday Night Live.
- 1992: Writes and acts on The Ben Stiller Show.
- 1995 to 1998: Co-creates Mr. Show with David Cross.
- 2009 to 2013: Plays Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad.
- 2015 to 2022: Stars in Better Call Saul.
- 2020: Founds Cal-Gold Pictures in April.
- 2021: Stars in Nobody.
- 2022: Publishes the memoir Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama.
- 2025: Stars in Nobody 2 and makes his Broadway debut.
Early life and background
Robert John Odenkirk was born on October 22, 1962, in Berwyn, Illinois, and raised in Naperville. He earned a communications degree from Southern Illinois University in 1984.
He started in comedy writing, which led to Saturday Night Live in 1987.
Bob Odenkirk net worth FAQ
What is Bob Odenkirk’s net worth?
Our estimate is $20 million as of October 2026, from television, film, writing and producing.
How much did Bob Odenkirk make from Better Call Saul?
It has not been confirmed. Unverified reports range from about $100,000 to $250,000 an episode, or roughly $8 million to $15 million with producer fees.
How old is Bob Odenkirk?
He was born on October 22, 1962, so he is 64.
What is Bob Odenkirk known for?
He is known for Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, Mr. Show and the Nobody films.
Has Bob Odenkirk written books?
Yes. Titles include Hollywood Said No, A Load of Hooey, a 2022 memoir and a children’s poetry book written with his daughter.
How is Bob Odenkirk’s net worth estimated?
We combine reported Better Call Saul pay with writing, film and producing income and compare it with public estimates.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.
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