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Stephen A. Smith has long been the face of ESPN, but new details surrounding his contracts highlight just how valuable he has become to the sports media landscape. According to Th
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Stephen A. Smith net worth: How much money ESPN personality has made in career earnings, endorsements and more
Smith's exact career earnings aren't known, but as of 2025, he is believed to be making nearly $40 million annually. The stunning figure comes partly from his five-year, $105 million deal with ESPN, which pays him $21 million annually, and he earns an additional $12 million per year from a three-year contract with SiriusXM.