Since Wheel of Fortune’s 1982 debut, Vanna White has been responsible for “activating” (the proper term) the letters. She set a new record for the longest streak of cheering on competitors.
In 2013, White was recognized as the Most Regular Clapper and awarded the Guinness World Record. “They say I have clapped more than 3.9 million times,” she bragged to ABC News.
White earns a lot of money just for clapping. Compared to her co-host Pat Sajak, who reportedly makes $15 million per season, White reportedly makes $4 million annually.
However, White has parlayed that income into a thriving business that includes real estate, book sales, and more. What we know about White’s wealth and how she acquired it is detailed here.
What Is Vanna White’s Net Worth?
In terms of wealth, Vanna White is worth $85 million. Much of that wealth is likely due to her participation in the game shows Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
White has more time now that Wheel of Fortune only tapes for four days a month. “I’m a businesswoman,” White declared to ABC News. “You know, I have other investments too, real estate.”
What Is Vanna White’s Annual Salary?
White now earns $10 million every season for her role on The Wheel, up from $8 million in 2017. White and Sajak have extended their contracts through 2024 and likely received pay raises.
How Much Does Vanna White Earn Per Episode of ‘Wheel of Fortune’?
Wheel of Fortune has only four days to film six episodes each month. In just 48 days, they managed to produce an astounding 288 episodes.
If we divide her annual compensation of $10 million by the number of hours she works a year, we find that Vanna White earns $34,7222 per episode or $208,333 per workday.
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How Much Does Vanna White Make Flipping Houses?
How much money Vanna White has made from real estate is unknown.
Vanna White was a skilled house flipper long before it was hip back in the day. The Gaineses are following in Vanna’s footsteps, which makes them sad. White told Market Watch in 2018, “I’ve used my income to invest in some apartment buildings, and I like flipping houses.”
White has owned her own residences, flipped houses, and earned passive income as a landlord. According to Good Housekeeping, she asked $47.5 million to sell her Beverly Hills mansion in 2017.
Does Vanna White Have A Yarn Company?
Vanna White is the queen of her own handmade industry. White is not the owner of Lion Yarn, but she is the face of their Vanna’s Choice line because of her passion for crochet.
“My love of yarn began when my grandmother taught me to crochet. Crafting was so much more than a hobby to her. It was a way to share her love with everyone around her,” she told the Craft Yarn Council. “As a mother, it was important for me to pass on my love of yarn. Now, my daughter and I love to shop for yarn and crochet together.”
How Much Did Vanna White Make From Her Memoir?
Bestselling author Vanna White has written several books. Vanna Speaks, her autobiography written in 1987, was a best-seller. The New York Times claims that White received a $250,000 advance for the book. (Adjusted for inflation, equivalent to roughly $630,773 today.)
Her book likely contributed to her wealth, however, we don’t know how many were sold.
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For almost 4 years, Jason Martin has been a freelance writer for newspapers, journals, blogs, books, and online material. He covers the most recent news as well as many other topics.