Pete Davidson Net Worth: What He Earns and Spends

The numbers on Pete Davidson’s net worth do not agree.

Some say $4 million. Others say $8 million. A few go as high as $14 million, with nothing credible to back it up.

That gap is not random. It reflects a career that peaked fast, spent faster, and hit some genuine setbacks in a short window. 

A canceled tour. A show that lost its second season despite being greenlit. A decommissioned ferry that may end up at the bottom of a harbor.

Pete Davidson made real money from SNL, films, and brand deals. He also made some costly decisions. 

This post breaks down each income source, the known expenses, and why his net worth has reportedly fallen from its peak.

Who Is Pete Davidson?

Pete Davidson was born on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York. 

His father, Scott Davidson, was a firefighter with FDNY Ladder Company 118 in Brooklyn Heights. Scott tragically died during the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center. Pete was just seven years old.

In interviews, he has spoken about the challenges that followed.

These included behavioral issues at school, a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, and later, a borderline personality disorder diagnosis. At 16, a friend dared him to perform stand-up at a Staten Island bowling alley.

He accepted and never looked back. After one semester at St. Francis College, he dropped out to pursue comedy full-time.

Quick Facts about Pete Davidson

What is Pete Davidson’s Actual Net Worth?

Celebrity Net Worth puts the figure at $4 million. 

That is the most cited and most conservative number. Social Life Magazine and several other outlets land at $8 million. That was also the peak estimate around the time Davidson left SNL in 2022.

So why the reported drop?

A canceled comedy tour in 2024 cost him bookings and, by some accounts, credibility with promoters.

His Peacock series “Bupkis” was canceled before Season 2, despite Peacock reportedly already greenlighting a second run. He has been in rehab multiple times. He was involved in a car accident in Beverly Hills.

The $10 to $14 million figures floating around on some sites do not appear to have reliable sourcing. They are worth treating with caution.

How Pete Davidson Made His Money

Davidson’s earnings span multiple streams, from his breakout role on Saturday Night Live to stand-up specials, film projects, and brand endorsements, each contributing to his financial rise in the entertainment industry.

Saturday Night Live (2014–2022)

Davidson joined SNL’s 40th season on September 27, 2014. He was 20 years old. He was the first cast member born in the 1990s and one of the youngest in the show’s history.

His starting salary was around $7,000 per episode. By his final seasons, he reportedly hit the ceiling rate: $25,000 per episode, roughly $525,000 per season. 

Eight seasons, over 150 episodes. His total estimated SNL income falls somewhere between $3 million and $4 million.

His Weekend Update segments became the most-shared moments from each episode. He didn’t play characters the way most cast members do.

He played himself, talking about his father, his mental health, and whoever he was dating at the time.

Stand-Up Comedy and Specials

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His first Comedy Central stand-up special aired in April 2016: “Pete Davidson: SMD.” His Netflix special, “Pete Davidson: Alive from New York,” followed in 2020.

In 2019, he toured briefly with John Mulaney in a limited-run series called “Sundays with Pete & John.”

Stand-up has always been his foundation. It is also where the 2024 situation played out. 

He canceled a comedy tour that year, which hurt his income and his reputation with bookers. Reports at the time described him as difficult to work with. His camp did not offer a detailed public response.

Film and TV Roles

“The King of Staten Island” (2020), co-written with director Judd Apatow, was the first real proof Davidson could carry a movie.

It drew on his own life: Staten Island, his father, growing up without direction. It landed well with critics.

From there, more film work followed.

“The Suicide Squad” (2021). “Bodies Bodies Bodies” (A24, 2022). “Dumb Money” (2023). A voice role as Mirage, an Autobot spy, in “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023), which grossed $441 million worldwide.

His Peacock series “Bupkis” (2023) was critically well-received. Then Peacock canceled Season 2 despite reportedly greenlighting it. That is still a notable career stall.

More recently, he starred in “The Pickup” (2025) and had a voice role in “Dog Man” (2025).

Film salaries at his level run roughly $1 million to $5 million per project. Confirmed figures are not public.

Brand Endorsements

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Davidson has worked with Calvin Klein, Smartwater, Manscaped, Hellmann’s, Moose Knuckles, and Totino’s. Some of those deals included Super Bowl commercials.

The Smartwater campaign is worth a specific mention. It is built around his tattoo removal process. He framed his past bad decisions, including over 100 tattoos, as a dehydration problem.

The campaign was very on-brand. Exact payment figures are not public. Parade estimates those deals ran into “the hundreds of thousands” given his profile at the time.

Calvin Klein remains one of his better-known brand partnerships. He appeared in campaigns alongside Kim Kardashian during their relationship.

What Pete Davidson Has Spent His Money On

Davidson’s spending spans real estate, unique investments, and business ventures, reflecting both personal interests and high-profile purchases that have made headlines over the years.

1. Real Estate

In 2016, Davidson bought his mother a $1.3 million home in Staten Island. In December 2020, he bought a $1.2 million waterfront condo a few blocks away.

He listed that condo in late 2022 for $1.3 million. He dropped the price to $1.1 million in April 2023. The unit reportedly sold at roughly a $400,000 loss. The timing coincided with his breakup from model Elsie Hewitt.

He also had a home in Upstate New York and rented a $30,000-a-month loft in Brooklyn for part of this period. That is a lot of housing costs for someone whose conservative net worth estimate sits at $4 million.

2. The Ferry

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In January 2022, Davidson and SNL co-star Colin Jost bought a retired Staten Island Ferry together.

Davidson has since called it “absolutely the dumbest and least thought-through purchase I’ve ever made in my life.”

As of 2026, the ferry sits docked at Caddell Dry Dock in Staten Island. The partners face a lawsuit over unpaid legal fees. New York State has reportedly expressed interest in sinking the vessel as an artificial reef.

You cannot make this up.

3. Pebble Bar

Davidson co-owns Pebble Bar, a Manhattan bar, alongside actors Nicholas Braun and Justin Theroux.

It opened in 2022. This is one of his more under-reported business ventures. Whether it turns a consistent profit is not publicly known.

4. The VHS Collection

In October 2023, Davidson told Jimmy Fallon he had bought between 3,000 and 5,000 sealed VHS tapes as a speculative investment.

His reasoning: 2026 marks roughly 20 years since the last commercial VHS tape was manufactured. In his view, that anniversary is when nostalgia pricing kicks in. 

He compared it to what happened with vinyl records. His assistant is storing the collection. His assistant’s girlfriend was reportedly not happy about it.

Whether VHS nostalgia actually drives collector prices up remains to be seen. But the thesis is more coherent than buying a ferry.

What Could Change the Number?

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“The Pickup” (2025) is already out. Co-starring with Eddie Murphy for Amazon is not a small career move. Early reception will shape what studios offer him next.

“How to Rob a Bank” (Amazon, 2026), directed by David Leitch, is his biggest upcoming title. Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment is behind it. This is a major studio production.

“Wizards!” (A24), a comedy co-starring Orlando Bloom, has no confirmed release date as of mid-2026.

If those Amazon films land well and he stays bookable, the net worth picture improves. The 2024 booking struggles are the main risk.

How much of that has actually cleared is not fully public.

Wrapping It Up

The $4-$8 million range is the honest answer.

Celebrity Net Worth, the most-cited source, reports $4 million. Others land at $8 million. Both figures reflect the same basic reality: he made real money and spent a notable portion of it.

For a comedian who has headlined SNL for eight seasons, appeared in multiple studio films, and landed deals with global brands, that number might seem low. 

It is also lower than it was a few years ago, which matters.

What changes going forward is straightforward: if “The Pickup” and “How to Rob a Bank” perform well, and if the 2024 booking problems are behind him, the number moves up.

If not, it stays flat or dips further.

Which of his upcoming films do you think will have the biggest impact on his career? Leave your take in the comments below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Pete Receive Any Money After His Father’s Death on 9/11? 

There is no public record of a financial inheritance connected to his father’s death. Davidson has spoken about the emotional impact over the years. He has not mentioned a financial payout.

How Much Did Pete Davidson Spend on Ariana Grande’s Engagement Ring? 

Reports at the time of their engagement in 2018 put the ring at approximately $93,000. They called off the engagement later that same year.

Does Pete Davidson Still Own Property in Staten Island? 

According to recent reports, he sold his Staten Island condo at a loss of roughly $400,000 following his breakup with Elsie Hewitt. He also listed a home in Upstate New York around the same period.