How Much Is Vice President JD Vance Worth? The Answer May Shock You
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In the last few years, JD Vance has gone from being an American author, political commentator, venture capitalist and holding an Ohio Senate seat to being the Vice President of the United States. Chosen as the controversial running mate for President Donald Trump in 2024, he is now a leading member of the Republican party in 2025.
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With all of these money-making ventures and current political clout, it may or may not surprise you what Vance earns in a year or even shows for his all-around estimated wealth. Here’s a sneak peek into his finances.
Quick Take: JD Vance’s Net Worth
His memoir “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” and its film adaptation — directed by Ron Howard and released by Netflix — made him a public figure. However, he now has a few more financial disclosures under his belt.
Here are a few key takeaways about Vance’s estimated net worth and sources of his income:
- Estimated total net worth: $10 million
- Salary as Vice President: $235,100 each year he serves
- Real estate holdings: $4 million
- Memoir royalties: Between $15,000 to $50,000 every year
- Bitcoin: Between $250,000 to $500,000
- Ownership of venture capital firm, Narya Capital Fund I: Between $500,000 to $1 million
The Early Life and Career of JD Vance
James David Vance (born James Donald Bowman) was born to Donald Bowman and Bev Vance in Middletown, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 1984.
His parents split when he was very young — his father leaving the family behind — and he and his sister were mostly raised by his maternal grandparents. He wrote that his childhood was abusive, and his mother battled addiction while enduring a string of bad relationships.
After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines. And following his discharge, he attended Ohio State University where he graduated with a degree in political science and philosophy before attending Yale Law School. Upon earning his law degree, he relocated to San Francisco, where he worked in corporate law.
In 2016, his book was published and he returned to Ohio, where he planned to embark on a political career. Vance met his wife Usha Chilukuri while at Yale Law School. They were married in 2014, and share three children together.
Final Take To GO: The Wealth of JD Vance
The bottom line is that any political figure that has reached the heights of Vance will have some pretty high earning potential. Though he was already making a good living before becoming Vice President, now with Trump’s support in his back pocket along with his wallet, his wealth building doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
Michelle Tompkins contributed to the reporting for this article.
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