Stephen A. Smith's Net Worth 2022: Age, Height, Twitter, Wife, Salary

Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth in 2026: $16 million

Full Name	Stephen Anthony Smith
Nick Name	Stephen
Birth Place	The Bronx, New York, United States
Birthday	October 14, 1967
Sun Sign	Libra
Age	57 Years Old (as of 2026)
Occupation	Commentator, Sports Journalist
Net Worth in 2026	$16 million
Education	Winston-Salem State University
Updated	February 2026

Stephen Anthony Smith is an American television sports personality famous as a commentator on ESPN’s First Take. As of 2026, Stephen A. Smith’s net worth stands at $16 million. 

Smith also appeared on a daily sports news television program,  Sports Center as an NBA analyst.

Besides, he hosts “The Stephen A. Smith Show” on an American sports radio network, ESPN Radio.

Moreover, Stephen is an active member of the print media as well as the columnist of EPNNY.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and ESPN.com.

But how does all this fame and popularity convert into cold hard cash?

What sort of worth does a popular American sports star make?

 So, let’s dive deep to find out Stephen A. Smith‘s net worth and how much this American celebrity made his fortune.

Do you know how old and tall is he?

If you don’t know then you can go through this article about Stephen A. Smith‘s biography, net worth 2026, age, height, weight, family, and many more.

How old is Stephen A. Smith?

Smith was born as Stephen Anthony Smith on October 14, 1967. Now, he is 55 years old (as of 2026). His birthplace is New York City, U.S. but raised in the Hollis section of Queens.

He is the 5th child among 6 children of his parents. Smith was raised with his four elder sisters and a younger brother named Basil.

Unfortunately, his brother died in a  car accident in 1992.

Stephen A. Smith’s net worth and salary

Stephen A. Smith’s salary was calculated as $5 million per year which he made over the last several years.

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He has signed a fresh deal in April 2019 of $8 million per year. With this deal, he made him the highest-paid ESPN personality.

Smith was little behind the highest-paid sportscaster in the world, Tony Romo who made around $17 million per year.

Stephen A. Smith‘s Net Worth Estimates (Last 5 years)

Net Worth Year	Total Income
2024	$11 million
2023	$7 million
2022	$5 million
2021	$3 million

How Does Stephen A. Smith’s Net Worth Reach $16 million in 2026?

As of 2026, Stephen A. Smith’s net worth is estimated at over $16 million. He made his net worth from several sources.

Despite being a basketball player, Smith is a successful radio announcer, sports television personality who has hosted numerous shows on TV as well as radio.

Let’s dive deep into his sources of income:

1. Earning from Journalism Career

His first major job straight out of college was through the Winston-Salem Journal where he did the job as a clerk in the department of sports.

This job became the gateway to his later success. After that, he got more job opportunities such as the Greensborough News and Record, New York Daily News, etc.

But got the opportunity in “The Philadelphia Inquirer” became the turning point of his career.

2. Earning from ESPN Career

In 2003, Stephen A. Smith started to work for ESPN. He joined ESPN, the sports media giant as an analyst for the NBA Shootaround pregame show.

The NBA Shootaround pregame show later became NBA countdown.

After a few years, Smith was hosting his personal show “Quite Frankly With Stephen A. Smith”, which was later canceled.

Later he introduced his own daily show named “The Stephen A. Smith Show”.

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But he came into limelight with ESPN’s First Take in 2012.

In 2014 he made around $3 million a year from his contract. Stephen A. Smith’s ESPN salary from 2015 to 2019 was $5 million.

But according to reports, he signed a new contract till 2021 with ESPN which will give him $8-$10 million per year.

3. Earning from Radio Career

Stephen A. Smith has remained active in Talk Radio shows throughout his career. He began his radio career in 2005 with WEPN radio. The other half of the show was broadcast on ESPN Radio.

In the year of 2009, Smith joined Fox Sports Radio and hosted their morning show. But in 2013, he left ESPN radio to contribute to Chris Russo’s Mad Dog Sports Channel.

At last, Stephen rejoined ESPN once again and made around $1 million per year from 2015-2019 from his Sirius/XM radio show.

4. Earning from Acting Career

Stephen A. Smith has done numerous roles. He started his acting career with his appearance in “General Hospital”.

He has appeared in the movie titles “I Think I Love My Wife by Chris Rock”.

Apart from the above, Stephen A Smith’s net worth was also raised by beef jerky commercials for Oberto.

Stephen A. Smith Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Do you want to know the physical appearance, height, and weight of Stephen A. Smith? Have a look below:

Height	6 ft 1 inch or 1.85 m
Weight	65 Kg or 143 lbs
Chest	40 inches
Waist	32 inches
Biceps	12 inches
Race	African-American
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Stephen A Smith is 6 feet 1 inches (1.85 m) tall and his weight is listed as 65 kg or 143 lbs. His hair color is black while his eye color is also black.

The sports tv-personality is in great physical shape thanks to his lifestyle. He frequently runs, lifts, and does squats, push-ups, and deadlifts.

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Stephen also eats small portions and limits his sugar and starch intake.

Who is Stephen A Smith’s wife?

Stephen A. Smith is very tight-lipped regarding his personal life. Although he is 53 years old but never married. Even he does not have any child in any of his relationships.

Does Stephen A Smith have kids?

Smith is not married but engaged once and has two daughters. GQ Magazine tried to ask him about the reason for his breakup but he declines to give detail about his personal life.

However, Smith did reveal that he has two daughters who are 1 year apart in age.

Stephen A. Smith Social Media Profiles

Stephen A. Smith is active in social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account.

He has more than 1.5 million followers on his Facebook account, around 5.8 million followers on Twitter, and about 4.2 Million followers on his Instagram account as of 5 Jan 2026.

Twitter (@stephenasmith):

https://twitter.com/stephenasmith

Instagram (@stephenasmith):

https://www.instagram.com/stephenasmith/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stephena

Summary

Stephen A. Smith is successful as well as the highest-paid radio personality. He is an awesome and successful sportswriter.

During his career, Smith has worked for ESPN and CNN/SI and later became an NBA analyst.

As of 2026, Stephen A Smith’s net worth raised to $16 Million.

People also Love to Know

What is Stephen A Smith salary?

Stephen A. Smith’s salary was calculated as $5 million per year that he made from the last several years. Stephen A. Smith becomes ESPN’s highest-paid sportscaster as he has signed a fresh deal in April 2019 of $8 million per year.

How tall Stephen A Smith?

Stephen has a height of 6 ft 1 inch or 185 cm tall.

How old was Stephen A Smith?

According to his birthdate October 14, 1967, Stephen A Smith’s age is 57 years as of 2025.

How much is Stephen A Smith’s net worth in 2025?

As of 2025, Stephen A Smith’s net worth raised to $16 Million, according to the New York Post.

Where was Stephen A Smith born?

Smith was born as Stephen Anthony Smith on October 14, 1967, in The Bronx, New York, United States.

Who is Stephen A Smith wife?

As of Jan 2025, Stephen is single and has no history of dating, engagement, or marriage.

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