Cole Hauser
- Net worth $15 million
- Birthday March 22, 1975
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor
How much is Cole Hauser Worth? Cole Hauser Net Worth in 2026
Cole Hauser’s net worth is estimated at $15 million as of October 2026. Hauser is best known as Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, a role that reportedly paid $700,000 per episode by 2024. He also runs the Free Rein coffee company and leads the spinoff Dutton Ranch.
| Net worth | $15 million (our estimate) |
|---|---|
| Born | March 22, 1975, Santa Barbara, California (age 51) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone |
| Main income sources | TV and film acting, Free Rein coffee, producing |
How much is Cole Hauser worth in 2026?
We estimate Cole Hauser’s net worth at about $15 million. Most public estimates say $10 million, and one outlier says $40 million to $45 million with no stated basis. Yellowstone is the main driver: he reportedly earned $700,000 per episode in 2024, roughly $9.8 million over 14 episodes. He was also reported to have asked for $1.25 million per episode for the spinoff, but his final pay is not public. Free Rein coffee has no published revenue. We went above the $10 million consensus because of the Yellowstone pay and the spinoff lead role. This is an estimate.
How Cole Hauser built it
- Spent decades in supporting roles. He started acting at 16 and credits include Good Will Hunting and Pitch Black.
- Landed a lead role late. Yellowstone made him a lead, reportedly at $700,000 an episode by 2024.
- Turned his persona into a product. He launched Free Rein coffee in late 2023, with profits supporting a charity.
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Get the Alux appCole Hauser in 2026: what he have been working on
- 2026: leads Dutton Ranch, the Paramount+ Yellowstone spinoff, with Kelly Reilly.
- 2023 onward: runs Free Rein coffee, with part of its profits going to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, where he is a board member.
- 2023: films The Ritual Killer and Dead Man’s Hand.
How Cole Hauser makes money
- Yellowstone: reportedly that same rate in 2024.
- Spinoff: a lead role on Dutton Ranch; pay not public.
- Film work: three decades of credits including Good Will Hunting, Pitch Black and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
- Free Rein coffee: launched in late 2023, with no public sales numbers.
What Cole Hauser teaches (and what to take from it)
Hauser started acting at 16 and spent decades in supporting roles before Yellowstone made him a lead. Four things to take.
- Be patient with the long game. His biggest paychecks arrived at 43. Pick a multi-year goal and track one weekly input.
- Turn an audience into a product. Free Rein grew out of his public persona. Ask what your audience already likes about you and test a small product.
- Tie your business to a cause. Profits go to a cause he supports, which makes the brand easy to explain. Name the cause behind your project.
- Negotiate from a body of work. The pay talks followed years of proof. Collect your three strongest results before asking for a raise.
Career timeline
- 1975: born in Santa Barbara, California.
- 1992: film debut in School Ties.
- 1993: Dazed and Confused.
- 1997: Good Will Hunting.
- 2000: Pitch Black and Tigerland.
- 2003: Tears of the Sun and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
- 2018: Yellowstone begins on Paramount Network.
- 2023: launches Free Rein coffee.
- 2024: Yellowstone ends its run.
- 2026: Dutton Ranch.
Early life and background
Hauser was born in Santa Barbara to actor Wings Hauser and producer Cass Warner. His parents divorced in 1977, and he left high school at 16 to act.
Cole Hauser net worth FAQ
What is Cole Hauser’s net worth?
We estimate about $15 million as of October 2026. Most public estimates say $10 million.
How does Cole Hauser make money?
Acting, mainly Yellowstone and its spinoff, plus his Free Rein coffee company.
How old is Cole Hauser?
He is 51. He was born March 22, 1975.
What is Cole Hauser known for?
Playing Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone.
How much did Cole Hauser make from Yellowstone?
He reportedly earned $700,000 per episode in 2024, about $9.8 million for a 14-episode season.
How is the figure estimated?
From reported per-episode pay, career credits and business ventures, with no audited data.
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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.