Mark Burnett
- Net worth $190 million
- Birthday July 17, 1960
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Television Producer
How much is Mark Burnett Worth? Mark Burnett Net Worth in 2026
Mark Burnett’s net worth is estimated at $190 million as of November 2026. He sold his production company in two steps about 15 months apart and then went to work for the buyer. Burnett, a British-born producer, created or produced Survivor, The Apprentice and Shark Tank, and became head of MGM’s television arm.
| Net worth | $190 million (our rough estimate, range $120 to $400 million) |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 July 1960, London |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Survivor, Shark Tank, MGM Television |
| Main income sources | Sale of One Three Media, executive pay, production profits |
How much is Mark Burnett worth in 2026?
This one is a rough estimate: little of the money is documented. The first sale price was never published, but the second one gives a price per percent that we can work back from, and his pay is not public. We estimate $190 million in a range of $120 million to $400 million.
How Mark Burnett built it
- Sold in two steps. MGM bought 55 percent of his company in 2014 and agreed to buy the rest in December 2015.
- Joined the buyer. He took a five-year deal as president of MGM Television and Digital Group in 2015.
- Kept making hits. Survivor began in 2000 and Shark Tank ran from 2009 to 2024.
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Get the Alux appHow we got to $190 million
| Source | Our estimate | What it rests on |
|---|---|---|
| First sale: 55 percent | About $140 million | Screen Daily reported that MGM took 55 percent of his companies in September 2014 and that the parties did not reveal financial terms. Working back from the December 2015 price (next row) the group was worth about $520 million, so 55 percent is about $286 million. We assume he and Roma Downey split it equally: about $143 million for him. |
| Second sale: the rest | About $60 million | In December 2015 Hearst got $113.5 million in cash for its 22 percent, while Burnett and Downey swapped their 23 percent for 1,337,360 MGM shares valued at $90 each, about $120 million. That is roughly $520 million for the whole group. Split equally, his half is about $60 million, paid in MGM stock, so its later value is unknown to us. |
| MGM pay | About $35 million | He was named to a five-year deal as president of MGM Television and Digital Group in December 2015, and, according to the Wikipedia article, left the head of television job in November 2022. We assume $5 million a year for seven years. |
| Show royalties and back-end | About $60 million | Survivor from 2000 and Shark Tank from 2009 to 2024. Pure assumption. |
| Tax and spending | Minus $105 million | About 36 percent of the $295 million above. |
| Total | About $190 million | $140 + $60 + $35 + $60 – $105 million. |
Two sales, one buyer
Our calculation: the two company sales are $200 million of the $295 million we count, 68 percent, so the shows he made mattered less to his wealth than the moment he sold the company that made them.
Shark Tank ended its run in 2024 and a revived American Gladiators is listed for 2026, but no release has been confirmed. The latest business event we could document is his departure from MGM’s television arm in November 2022; we have not documented any later deal or pay. Public estimates differ because they quote show revenue as personal income and ignore that the 2015 deal was paid partly in MGM shares. Our figure moves if the split with Downey or the first sale price is disclosed, or if a new company is financed.
Mark Burnett net worth FAQ
What is Mark Burnett’s net worth?
Our rough estimate is $190 million as of November 2026, in a range of $120 to $400 million.
What shows did Mark Burnett produce?
Survivor, which began in 2000, and Shark Tank, which ran from 2009 to 2024, along with other series.
Did Mark Burnett sell his company?
MGM acquired 55 percent of One Three Media in September 2014 and agreed to buy the rest in December 2015.
How old is Mark Burnett?
He was born on 17 July 1960, so he is 66.
Why is this a rough estimate?
The first sale price was never published, the second is only partly disclosed, and his pay is not public.
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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: November 2026.