Rob Lowe’s net worth is $100 million, and the celebrity actor earns his money from movies and TV roles, reality TV, podcasts, endorsements, and real estate. Rob’s fortune stands a good chance of increasing in subsequent reviews as the movie star is still very much relevant in the entertainment industry.
How Much is Rob Lowe Worth?
Rob Lowe is worth a whopping 100 million. This amount is taken from his most recent net worth review in 2023, and from what is perceivable, the legendary actor has come a long way from his early day in the movie industry.
Rob Lowe’s Net Worth Sources
Lowe earns huge sums from his movie and television acting roles. He has made huge income from his podcast, and has been raking in a fortune through endorsements and commercials. He is also an author with two books under his belt.
Another big source of income for Rob Lowe is his real estate investments which run into millions of dollars. The celebrity actor’s income sources include
- Movies and TV shows
- Reality television shows
- Podcasts
- Endorsements
- Real estate investments
He Bagan Earning Big through Movies and TV Roles
The first reason why Lowe came to the limelight is the roles he has played on both the big and small screen, and that is exactly where the big bucks started rolling in from.
The American actor kick-started his acting career in the movies during the 1970s and later became part of the notorious “Brat Pack,” a moniker used to describe a crop of juvenile actors who starred in multiple coming-of-age movies during the 1980s.
The celebrated actor achieved his big break on the set of The Outsiders in 1983, depicting the character of Sodapop Curtis. This was followed by memorable roles in films such as the 1985 St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night… which was released in 1986.
As he continued scoring more roles in the movies, Rob Lowe’s earning power continued to increase. His roles in 2009’s The Invention of Lying, Knife Fight in 2012, Sex Tape in 2014, 2016’s Monster Trucks, and Holiday in the Wild in 2019 obviously paid higher. Rob also earned handsomely from films like Prosecuting Casey Anthony, Killing Kennedy, Beautiful & Twisted, and The Bad Seed in subsequent years.
Transitioning from the big screen to the television series, Lowe’s continued to rake in huge funds. The critically acclaimed series entitled The West Wing was one of the productions that launched him on the small screen, making him a nominee for both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Other series where he has excelled include Parks and Recreation, Brothers & Sisters, Behind the Candelabra, Wild Bill, and More
How Much is Rob Lowe Paid Per Movie?
Though Lowe has been tight-lipped about the amount he is paid from his movies and television shows, the actor has inadvertently given an insight into his remuneration in a few series.
The only reason fans got to hear exactly how much the celebrity actor was paid per episode of The West Wing was when he started having a salary increase dispute with the producers. It was at that point that it came to the fore that he was receiving $75,000 per episode but wanted a bigger paycheck. This dispute was what led to his exit from the series.
His income per episode of “911” was reported to be $200k, and he enjoyed good pay on Parks and Rec.
He Earns from Reality TV Shows
Lowe’s busy schedule as an actor notwithstanding, the Hollywood star still found time to engage in reality television shows with his sons. He takes the credit for creating the docu-series, The Lowe Files, where he collaborates with his sons in finding solutions to different mysteries.
Alongside his son, John Owen Lowe, Rob created the Netflix series entitled Unstable, and both father and son have been starring in the show since 2023.
Started Netflix’s #Unstable as casual viewing, but just 5-minutes in, I’ve already giggled multiple times so I’m altering my plans because this clearly demands my undivided attention. Science, neurodivergence + brilliant writing from the very start! @RobLowe @Johnny_L0we pic.twitter.com/sDXJCoxEev
— io Frost (@ioFrostEminus) June 4, 2023
Rob Lowe has graced the set of other reality television shows, including Californication and Fargo, where he recorded guest appearances.
Rob Lowe has Made a Lot of Lucrative Real Estate Investments
Rob Lowe is one actor that has huge sums of money tied into his real estate investments.
Education billionaire Peter Sterling bought his 3.4-acre property in Montecito, California, for the sum of $25 million in 2005. Before the year ran out, Rob purchased another 3.4-acre ocean-view property very close to the one they sold for an undisclosed amount. The celebrated actor then set to work building an astounding 10,000-square-foot custom home on it. Their close neighbors were the likes of Jeff Bridges, Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah, and more.
13 years later, in 2018, Rob Lowe and his spouse listed their home on the real estate market for a whopping $47 million. It took him nearly two years to find a buyer, but he did. The property was sold on the 1st of October 2020 for $45.5 million, and it went to private equity tycoon Jack McGinley.
Following this huge sale, Rob Lowe and his spouse proceeded on a real estate shopping spree which led them to purchase a Beverly Hills mansion for $3.7 million on October 2020. In November of the same year, the couple bought another property in Montecito worth $5.2. The next month in December, they paid $13 million on yet another Montecito home. No doubt, all these properties are investments that will appreciate in value in the nearest future.
Rob has Made Money from Authoring Books
Rob is also an author with two publications under his belt. The movie and television actor released his memoir Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography in 2011. Three years later, in 2014, his second book, entitled Love Life, hit the book stand. The two publications have contributed a digit or two to his massive net worth.
Lowe is a Podcaster
Rob Lowe takes the credit for creating and hosting two podcasts, Literally! With Rob Lowe, his second podcast is called Parks and Recollection. The actor is doing quite great with his podcasts which have attracted millions of views over the years.
Endorsement deals Constitute a Major Income Source for Rob Lowe
Lowe’s celebrity status endeared him to big brands that wish to leverage his fame in promoting their products. Some such companies include DirecTV, KFC, Atkins Nutritionals, and more. Rob has been severally spotted in their ad campaigns, and though the exact amount he earns from each is not known, it is common knowledge that they make huge impacts on his bottom line.
