Pete Davidson Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Pete Davidson’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $4 million, Pete Davidson is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer primarily recognized for his contributions to “Saturday Night Live,” where he joined the cast at the young age of 20. For eight seasons, from 2014 to 2022, Pete was a regular on “SNL,” and he had the opportunity to host the show in October 2023. He is also prominent for his relationships with several high-profile women, including Ariana Grande, Cazzie David (the daughter of Larry David), and Kim Kardashian. A semi-autobiographical film, “The King of Staten Island,” debuted in 2020, in which Pete not only wrote (in collaboration with Judd Apatow) but also starred. Moreover, he wrote, starred in, and served as executive producer for the 2023 Peacock series “Bupkis.”

Early Life

Born Peter Michael Davidson on November 16, 1993, in Staten Island, New York, he is the son of Amy and Scott Matthew Davidson, and has a younger sister named Casey.

Pete faced a tragic loss when his father died during the 9/11 attacks, when Pete was only seven years old. Scott, serving as an NYC firefighter, was last seen heading into the Marriott Trade Center moments before its collapse. This profound loss left Pete deeply traumatized, leading him to act out in school and frequently getting into trouble. He later shared that he battled suicidal thoughts, with Kid Cudi’s music playing a pivotal role in saving his life. Pete graduated from Xaverian High School in 2012 before enrolling at St. Francis College, which he left after one semester to fully commit to a career in comedy.

Career

At just 16, Davidson performed his first stand-up comedy act in a Staten Island bowling alley. His initial onscreen appearance was in the 2013 MTV comedy series “Failosophy.” Following that, he made appearances on various reality shows until he secured his first televised stand-up performance on “Gotham Comedy Live,” a Comedy Central series that highlighted emerging comedians. His career continued to flourish with more stand-up sets, a brief role on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and ultimately a spot on “Saturday Night Live” as a cast member. He was able to audition for “SNL” thanks to his connection with Bill Hader, whom he met while shooting a minor role in 2015’s “Trainwreck.”

Pete made his debut on “SNL” during its 40th-season premiere on September 27, 2014. Becoming one of the show’s youngest cast members ever at only 20 years old, he was also the first cast member born in the ’90s. His performance in the debut season received critical praise, as Davidson is admired for his ability to connect with audiences and touch on sensitive topics, including those that relate closely to his own life experiences, like the events of 9/11. Following the conclusion of the 44th season of “Saturday Night Live,” critics from the “Washington Post” recognized Davidson as the breakout star of the show and the most memorable performer of that season.

In April 2016, he filmed his inaugural stand-up special for Comedy Central. By January 2019, Pete had announced touring plans with John Mulaney, featuring a limited series of comedy events titled “Sundays with Pete & John.”

The original Peacock series “Bupkis,” starring Davidson, premiered in May 2023. He also made cameo appearances in recent films including “Fast X” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”

Pete Davidson “Saturday Night Live” Salary

During his debut season, Pete earned $3,000 per episode. At his peak, he was making $15,000 per episode. Assuming he made at least one appearance in all 21 episodes each year, Pete likely made around $315,000 annually from “SNL.” The highest-paid cast members received around $25,000 per episode, equating to roughly $500,000 per year.

Personal Life

Pete’s dating history includes a relationship with comedian Carly Aquilino from 2014 to 2015, and with Cazzie David from 2016 to 2018. He famously got engaged to Ariana Grande in the summer of 2018, but they ended the engagement by fall 2019. He has also been briefly linked with actress Kate Beckinsale. Between October 2021 and August 2022, he was in a relationship with Kim Kardashian and was then involved with his “Bodies Bodies Bodies” co-star Chase Sui Wonders from December 2022 to August 2023.

Davidson lives with Crohn’s disease and has expressed that he relies on medical marijuana to function. He stated he wouldn’t have been able to work on “SNL” without it; however, on March 6, 2017, he announced via Instagram that he had quit drug use and maintained sobriety for the first time in eight years. He later explained on a podcast with Marc Maron that he still occasionally used marijuana but had significantly reduced his intake.

A supporter of Hillary Clinton during her 2016 presidential campaign, Pete even got a tattoo of her on his leg. He has more than 40 tattoos, including one depicting his father’s firefighting badge, 8418, on his left arm.

On December 15, 2018, the New York Police Department conducted a wellness check on Davidson after he shared an Instagram post indicative of suicidal thoughts, raising alarms among his followers, friends, and ex-fiancée Grande. He was found safe at the “SNL” studios, and that night, he appeared once on the show, introducing a musical performance.

Real Estate

In 2016, Pete purchased a $1.3 million home for his mother in Staten Island, NY.

In December 2020, Davidson bought a condo for himself for $1.2 million, with a water view just a few blocks from his mother’s residence. He listed the condo at $1.3 million for sale in late 2022 after moving to a loft in Brooklyn costing $30,000 per month. By April 2023, he reduced the listing price to $1.1 million.