The iconic Saturday Night Live has been a staple show for many since its start back in 1975! While creator, Lorn Michaels has certainly had quite a career thanks to the show's success, many of its stars have also gone on to become household names, including Michael Che.
The comedian joined the SNL family in 2014 and officially became the newest face of the hilarious segment, Weekend Update. Since his start, Che has become a series regular, and considering how much cast members earn per season, it is no surprise that he has remained on-board for all these years.
The hit series is now in its 46th season, bringing back many familiar faces such as Cecily Strong, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, and of course, Michael. Considering the success the show has brought it many cast members, fans are curious as to how much Che is worth today! So, how much coin does the SNL star have? Let's find out!
How Much Is Michael Che Worth?
Michael Che is certainly one name that you have heard before, especially if you are a fan of the hilarious comedy, Saturday Night Live. Prior to joining the show back in 2013, Che made his debut on the television series, John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show, back in 2012.
This ultimately catapulted Michael to heights he'd never thought he'd reach, mainly because of how new he was to the limelight at the time. Well, it didn't take the star much time before he was hired on The Daily Show, which he appeared in for only nine episodes before making his move over to SNL.
Michael is best known for his role on SNL as the co-anchor of the Weekend Update, a segment that has been around ever since Chevy Chase introduced it back in 1975. Che appears alongside co-host, Colin Jost, where he is estimated to earn $15,000 per episode, bringing his annual SNL salary to $315,000 per season.
Considering Michael Che has been part of the show for nearly a decade, it is no surprise that he has managed to amass a net worth of $4 million doing so!
In addition to being a series regular, Che was also promoted to co-head writer in 2017, which significantly increased his salary! As if that weren't enough, the star has also made some serious coin working on films such as Chinese Puzzle, Lyle, and Top Five, to name a few.
Despite his success, Che found himself in the hot seat last week when a joke made during his Weekend Update segment regarding Israel's handling of the Covid-19 vaccine went awry. Although Che was using factual events as his punchline, members of the ADL and countless viewers felt his remarks were "anti-Semitic".
This quickly led many to insist Che be fired by the network and led to a number of trending Twitter hashtags touching on the recent episode and its scandal.
