James Corden walked away from The Late Late Show in April 2023. On the surface, it seemed like Corden was bailing on a cushy job that paid well. But the comedian had his reasons ... and a net worth that made the decision a little more understandable.
Corden was a surprise pick to replace Craig Ferguson as host of The Late Late Show in 2014. American audiences were largely unfamiliar with Corden, who had a bigger following in his native United Kingdom.
However, CBS quickly introduced Corden to America. Signature bits like "Carpool Karaoke" and "Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts" brought something new to the late-night TV landscape.
Along the way, Corden earned millions as Late Late Show host and simultaneously appeared in multiple film and TV projects. All totaled, Corden's net worth stands at an estimated $70 million in 2024 (per CelebrityNetWorth).
How does James Corden make his money?
A bulk of James Corden's net worth stems from his time at The Late Late Show. His salary was a reported $9 million per year. That's not exactly Jimmy Kimmel or Stephen Colbert money, but Corden still earned an impressive paycheck while being relatively early in his late-night TV career.
Another big earner for Corden has been the sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Corden co-created the series in 2007 and also played a supporting role in the cast. The show became a massive hit in the U.K., adding awards to Corden's resume and more money to his net worth.
The series ended in 2010, but Corden led two Christmas specials. The 2024 Gavin & Stacey special marked the final episode of the series and was watched by over 18 million people in the U.K.
Corden also has added to his net worth through film work. He's featured in movies such as Trolls, The Emoji Movie, Peter Rabbit, and 2021's Cinderella (which Corden also produced).
The comedian also managed to spin "Carpool Karaoke" into its own series. Corden is an executive producer of Carpool Karaoke on Apple TV+
And finally, Corden made a profit when he left The Late Late Show. He and wife Julia Carey sold their Brentwood, Los Angeles home for $17 million in 2022 after buying it for just under $10 million in 2017.
James Corden's net worth in 2024 puts him ahead of late-night TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers. However, he hasn't quite reached the level of Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert.