When Kelly Clarkson burst onto the music scene more than two decades ago, no one would've expected the fame she'd eventually amass.
Kelly's road to success first started when she won the inaugural season of American Idol in 2002. This was only the beginning of an incredible career for her, with plenty of opportunities she likely never imagined. From selling millions of records worldwide to becoming the host of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she has become a household name with a lot more to come in the future.
But with all the incredible feats she's had along the way, it's likely people are curious about Kelly Clarkson's net worth in 2025. Well, we have some answers — and what we found is certainly staggering.
What is Kelly Clarkson's net worth in 2025?
Per a report from CelebrityNetWorth.com, Kelly Clarkson's net worth is estimated at $50 million.
Now, if you're curious about how she amassed so much money, it primarily comes from her music and her time appearing on various television programs.
How much money does Kelly Clarkson make from The Kelly Clarkson Show?
With The Kelly Clarkson Show being a smash hit for six seasons, it's clear people love watching Kelly as a TV host. And while her exact salary hasn't been revealed, Us Weekly reported in 2021 that her divorce documents from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock stated she makes $1.9 million per month from The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice.
Given how Kelly is also an executive producer for The Kelly Clarkson Show, it's likely she makes even more than just the salary above. And speaking of The Voice ...
How much did Kelly Clarkson make from The Voice?
Fans may remember Kelly also has appeared on The Voice as a coach over the course of nine different seasons. She made her debut on the NBC series back in 2018, which Variety reported at the time had her earning $14 million per season.
It's also cool to note that throughout her time on The Voice, Kelly has had artists win four times: season 14 (Brynn Cartelli), season 15 (Chevel Shepherd), season 17 (Jake Hoot) and season 21 (Girl Named Tom).
How much money does Kelly Clarkson make from her music?
Per Parade, Kelly signed a $1 million contract with RCA Records after winning American Idol in 2002. This was clearly the start of an incredible career, as she has amassed three Grammy Awards and plenty of other accolades for her work in the music industry.
Even though it's unclear exactly how much Kelly makes from her music today, the outlet writes she has sold at least 25 million albums and 45 million singles to date. What's more, she has had a number of best-selling hits like "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "My Life Would Suck Without You" and plenty more.
Does Kelly Clarkson make money from other projects?
As some fans may remember, Kelly isn't just an accomplished musician and TV personality. She also is a published author, with the release of her children's book River Rose and the Magic Lullaby (inspired by her daughter) in October 2016.
When talking to Publisher's Weekly at the time about if writing a book feels the same as writing music, she said she didn't expect there to be such a distinct difference between the two.
"Oh, girl, it’s night and day different!" she told the publication. "I’d been writing songs for a long time. I thought, 'This will come easy to me,'" she recalled. "But writing a children’s book is so much harder! It’s a whole different beast ... I had to think about how a child would read it, and how it could flow better for them—to come at it from how a kid thinks. The meter and flow is just totally different than what I’m used to and it was pretty difficult."
That's not the only thing Kelly has worked on outside of music and TV. She's also had a number of different brand collaborations over the years, including her Wayfair Kelly Clarkson Home line, a partnership with NASCAR and plenty more.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
