Jason Sudeikis
- Net worth $40 million
- Birthday September 18, 1975
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Comedian, Producer
How much is Jason Sudeikis Worth? Jason Sudeikis Net Worth in 2026
Jason Sudeikis’s net worth is estimated at $40 million as of October 2026. He spent a decade at Saturday Night Live before co-creating and starring in Ted Lasso, the Apple TV comedy that won him an Emmy and, by press reports, pay of $1 million an episode or more. The show’s fourth season premiered in August 2026 and is the biggest single driver of his current earnings.
| Net worth | $40 million (our estimate; public estimates run from about $20 million to $30 million, but predate the newest Ted Lasso pay) |
| Estimated annual income | About $10 million a year averaged across recent years (our estimate) |
| Born | September 18, 1975, Fairfax, Virginia (age 51) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Ted Lasso, Saturday Night Live, Horrible Bosses, We’re the Millers |
| Main income sources | Ted Lasso acting, writing and producing fees, film roles, voice work, SNL career earnings |
How much is Jason Sudeikis worth in 2026?
We estimate Jason Sudeikis’s net worth at $40 million. Published figures of $20 million to $30 million mostly come from before the third and fourth seasons of Ted Lasso, when his reported pay rose to about $1 million an episode and then, by an anonymous report, much higher. He also earns writing and executive producer money from the show he co-created, plus film and voice fees. Reports of his season four pay are unconfirmed, so we use a mid-range number and keep it below what the highest estimates imply. Treat this as an estimate.
How Jason Sudeikis built it
- Spent a decade at Saturday Night Live. The long run there built his name before his bigger projects.
- Co-created his own hit show. He co-created and starred in Ted Lasso, with reported pay of $1 million an episode or more.
- Added writing and producing roles. Executive producer credits on Ted Lasso bring fee income beyond his on-screen salary.
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- August 5, 2026: season four of Ted Lasso premiered on Apple TV, with 10 episodes running weekly through October 7. Viewing figures reported by one outlet say the first episode was the most-viewed season premiere in the service’s history.
- July 2026: he appeared as Ted Lasso at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, according to one source we have not been able to cross-check.
- 2026: he voices Red in The Angry Birds Movie 3, listed as in production.
- 2024: he voiced the lead in the animated film Hitpig.
- He is credited as an executive producer on Ted Lasso alongside his acting role, which adds fee income beyond his on-screen salary.
How Jason Sudeikis makes money
- Ted Lasso: reported at roughly $250,000 to $400,000 an episode for the first two seasons, about $1 million an episode for season three (including creator and producer fees) and, in an anonymous industry report, around $3 million an episode for season four. We treat the last figure as unverified.
- Film acting: comedies such as Horrible Bosses, Hall Pass, We’re the Millers and Booksmart, and the animated Angry Birds films.
- Saturday Night Live: ten years of cast pay from 2003 to 2013, plus occasional returns and a hosting turn in 2021.
- Writing and producing: credits on Ted Lasso and earlier television work.
- Voice work: animated features including Hitpig and Angry Birds.
What Jason Sudeikis teaches (and what to take from it)
Start where the stage is small. Sudeikis learned comedy in improv rooms in Kansas City, Chicago and Amsterdam, then in Second City touring companies, before any television producer called. Hundreds of live reps built his instincts. Find one place this week where you can practise your craft in front of a few people, even a small meeting, and ask for honest notes.
Create the character you want to be hired for. Sudeikis co-created and co-wrote Ted Lasso instead of waiting for a part like it. Making your own role is faster than waiting for the perfect one. Spend thirty minutes this week writing down a project you would want to be in, and share the first page with one person.
Pair kindness with competence. The show works because Ted’s warmth sits next to real coaching ability. Being nice is not the strategy; being useful and kind together is. In your next team conversation, give one piece of specific praise and one specific next step.
Know when to stop a good thing. The series ran for three seasons, paused, then came back for a fourth when the story was ready. Timing matters as much as output. List one project that needs a deliberate pause or an ending, and decide what would justify restarting it.
Career timeline
- 1975: born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in Overland Park, Kansas.
- 1990s and early 2000s: performs improv in Kansas City, Chicago and Amsterdam and joins Second City.
- 2003: hired as a writer at Saturday Night Live; featured player in 2005 and repertory player in 2006.
- 2011: stars in Horrible Bosses and Hall Pass.
- 2013: leaves SNL after ten years; We’re the Millers is released.
- 2019: co-stars in Booksmart.
- 2020: Ted Lasso debuts on Apple TV in August.
- 2021: wins Emmys for the series and for lead actor; named to the Time 100 list; hosts SNL.
- 2025: Apple announces a fourth season.
- 2026: season four premieres on August 5.
Early life and background
Sudeikis was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in Overland Park, Kansas, which he calls his hometown. He graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School and attended Fort Scott Community College on a basketball scholarship before leaving without a degree. He then moved into improv comedy in Kansas City and Chicago, and later with The Second City.
Jason Sudeikis net worth FAQ
What is Jason Sudeikis’s net worth?
We estimate Jason Sudeikis’s net worth at $40 million as of October 2026. Published estimates run from about $20 million to $30 million but are mostly older.
How much did Jason Sudeikis make from Ted Lasso?
Press reports say about $250,000 to $400,000 an episode early on and about $1 million an episode for season three, including creator and producer fees. An unconfirmed report puts season four at around $3 million an episode.
How old is Jason Sudeikis?
Jason Sudeikis was born on September 18, 1975, so he is 51 years old.
What is Jason Sudeikis known for?
He is known for Ted Lasso, a decade on Saturday Night Live, and comedies such as Horrible Bosses and We’re the Millers.
What is Jason Sudeikis’s best-known show?
Ted Lasso, which he co-created and stars in, won Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor.
How is Jason Sudeikis’s net worth estimated?
We build from reported Ted Lasso pay, film and voice fees, and ten years of SNL earnings, then adjust for taxes and costs. The result is approximate.
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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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