Paul Finebaum has made the headlines yet again, as he has claimed that he is now considering a switch to politics. In an exclusive interview with OutKick, Finebaum revealed how Charlie Kirk’s death impacted him deeply, and he struggled to continue with his show after that. He said, “I spent four hours numb, talking about things that didn’t matter to me. And it kept building throughout that weekend. I felt very empty doing what I was doing that day,” while talking about his show. Finebaum knew Charlie personally, and Charlie’s death was a major catalyst for Finebaum to consider politics. Finebaum believes politics affects every citizen of the nation deeply, and he’d like to do his part for the good of this nation. 

Finebaum has always been true and loyal to Alabama, where he has spent most of his life, so when he discovered that Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville would be running for governor and his seat would likely be open, he seriously started considering his political interests. He said, “Alabama has always been the place I’ve felt the most welcome, that I’ve cared the most about the people. I’ve spoken to people from Alabama for 35 years, and I feel there is a connection that is hard to explain.”

Finebaum has been the voice of ESPN for a decade now. ESPN acquired The Paul Finebaum Show in 2014, and he has been with the network ever since, so if he decides to leave the network, it would be a huge loss that cannot be recouped by anyone. You can’t just replace Paul Finebaum. Moreover, ESPN just lost its heart when Lee Corso left College GameDay. Another veteran leaving would not be good for them. That being said, let’s look at Paul Finebaum’s contract, salary, and the net worth he has amassed while being with ESPN.

What is Paul Finebaum’s salary?

Neither ESPN nor Finebaum has publicly disclosed any salary figures in their latest agreements. ESPN, being a private organization, is not required to release any personal compensation packages to the general populace. Public estimates of his annual pay vary widely, and nothing concrete can be said about his current salary without extreme approximation. 

Paul Finebaum’s Contract

Paul Finebaum signed a multi-year extension with ESPN, which was announced in the middle of 2024. This deal keeps him as the host of The Paul Finebaum Show, a hot-headed commentator on SEC Nation, and a familiar face across different platforms like Get Up, First Take, SportsCenter, and College Football Live. 

What is Paul Finebaum’s net worth?

Finebaum’s net worth varies widely across all public sources and is not published by ESPN or Finebaum himself. It can only be cited as an approximation, but one that is easier to make than his salary. His net worth is estimated to be upwards of $2 million and can be in the range of $2 million to $4 million.

But the fact still remains that Finebaum is still under a multi-year deal with ESPN, and his financial terms still tie him to the entity at least as of now. But his words and the way he described his interest in politics really stress the fact that the consideration to leave a healthy broadcasting career for politics at a ripe old age of 70 might not be just a whim. Finebaum looks serious about the switch and could actually make it.