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Ellen Pompeo

  • Net worth $45 million
  • Birthday November 10, 1969
  • Status Married
  • Country United States
  • Ethnicity Italian, English, and Irish
  • Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Producer

How much is Ellen Pompeo Worth? Ellen Pompeo Net Worth in 2026

$ 45 million
Ellen Pompeo Net Worth
$500,000 / year
Ellen Pompeo salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Ellen Pompeo’s net worth is estimated at $45 million as of October 2026. Ellen Pompeo is an American actress and producer, best known for playing Meredith Grey in Grey’s Anatomy since 2005, with the latest development being her starring role and executive producing work on the 2025 miniseries Good American Family.

Net worth $45 million (estimate, October 2026)
Estimated annual income Mainly from acting and producing fees
Born 10 November 1969, Everett, Massachusetts (age 56)
Country United States
Occupations Actress, producer
Known for Meredith Grey in Grey’s Anatomy

How much is Ellen Pompeo worth in 2026?

Ellen Pompeo’s net worth is estimated at $45 million. Her long-running lead role in Grey’s Anatomy, which at its peak made her one of the best-paid actresses in television, plus producing fees through her company Calamity Jane. Net worth estimates are approximate and differ between sources.

How Ellen Pompeo built it

  • Stayed with one lead role. She has played Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy since 2005.
  • Negotiated her pay up. Her pay reportedly rose from $200,000 to $500,000 per episode.
  • Started a production company. She launched Calamity Jane in 2011 and earns executive producer credits through it.

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Ellen Pompeo in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • 2025: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • 2025: Starred as Kristine Barnett, and served as executive producer, on the eight-episode miniseries Good American Family.
  • 2023: Her on-screen role in Grey’s Anatomy was scaled back from season 19, while she remained an executive producer.
  • 2022: Received a Disney Legends Award.

How Ellen Pompeo makes money

  • Grey’s Anatomy: her main source of wealth. Her pay reportedly rose from $200,000 per episode to $500,000 per episode, and in 2018 she signed a deal that made her the highest-paid actress in a TV drama.
  • Producing: executive producer credits through Calamity Jane, her production company launched in 2011.
  • Directing: she directed two Grey’s Anatomy episodes in 2017 and 2018.
  • Film and guest roles: earlier work including Moonlight Mile and Old School.

Career timeline

  1. 1995: Began with advertising work and a short film after moving to New York City.
  2. 1996: Television debut on Law & Order.
  3. 1999: Feature film debut in Coming Soon.
  4. 2002: Lead role in Moonlight Mile.
  5. 2003: Appeared in Old School and Daredevil.
  6. 2005: Began her lead role as Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy.
  7. 2006: Shared a Satellite Award for Best Ensemble with the cast.
  8. 2011: Launched her production company, Calamity Jane.
  9. 2018: Signed a contract making her the highest-paid actress in a TV drama.
  10. 2022: Received a Disney Legends Award.
  11. 2025: Starred in Good American Family and received a Walk of Fame star.

Awards and notable work

Beyond Grey’s Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo appeared in Catch Me If You Can and Old School, and her Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind scenes were cut from the final film. She guest-judged RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2019 and has been nominated for several awards for her work on Grey’s Anatomy, including at the People’s Choice Awards.

Early life and background

Ellen Pompeo was born in Everett, Massachusetts, one of six children. Before moving to New York City she worked as a bartender. In New York she appeared in commercials for brands including Citibank and L’Oreal, then moved into television and small independent films before her breakthrough role on Grey’s Anatomy.

Ellen Pompeo net worth FAQ

What is Ellen Pompeo’s net worth?

Ellen Pompeo’s net worth is estimated at $45 million as of October 2026. Estimates vary, so treat the figure as approximate.

How does Ellen Pompeo make money?

Ellen Pompeo makes money from acting fees, chiefly from Grey’s Anatomy, and from producing through her own company.

How old is Ellen Pompeo?

Ellen Pompeo is 56 years old. Ellen Pompeo was born on 10 November 1969.

Where is Ellen Pompeo from?

Ellen Pompeo was born in Everett, Massachusetts and is a citizen of the United States.

What is Ellen Pompeo doing now?

She starred in and executive produced the miniseries Good American Family in 2025 and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star the same year.

How is Ellen Pompeo’s net worth estimated?

The figure is an approximation based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures. It changes as new information emerges.

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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.