US Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
How much does Warren Buffett make?
Answer: Warren Buffett's salary is just $100,000 a year with no bonus or stock, yet his wealth is estimated at about $149 billion in 2026.
Yearly salary (2025)
$100,000
Company filing His salary hasn't changed in over 40 years, and he gets no bonus or stock pay.
Warren Buffett$100,000
Typical person in the US$50,980
About 2× the Typical person in the US.
Estimated net worth
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $149B | Media estimate | This wealth comes from decades of company stock he's held, not from his salary. |
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Sources and data
Sources: sec.gov / forbes.com. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person. Assets are self-reported at disclosure time, with land counted at its tax value.