Thomas Gottschalk – Presenter, €85 million
“Wetten, dass…” was the springboard for the now legendary presenter Thomas Gottschalk. For years, he delighted German audiences with his charming manner and also celebrated personal success – not least thanks to a fee of €100,000 per appearance. After an impressive 144 shows, Gottschalk finally announced his retirement from the cult show in February 2012. But his income was not limited to television: Advertising deals, for example with “Haribo”, contributed significantly to his fortune growing to an estimated 85 million euros today. The entertainer owns several properties, including a castle.
Thomas Gottschalk – presenter, €85 million
Silvia Wollny – reality TV star, €2 million
Silvia Wollny is known to most Germans as the star of the family reality show “Die Wollnys”. The stories surrounding her “terribly large family” have earned the popular TV personality an estimated fortune of around €2 million. But Silvia is much more than just a reality actress: it is less well known that she has also tried her hand at singing and released the singles “Ich bin ich” and “Hey, ich kenn dich aus dem Fernsehen”. Another milestone in her career came in 2018, when she won the German version of Celebrity Big Brother. And the power woman’s road to success continues: thanks to her loyal Instagram community, she generates considerable income from advertising cooperations on her account.
Silvia Wollny Reality TV star, €2 million
Anke Engelke – actress, €3 million
The versatile Anke Engelke is best known to German audiences for her comedy format “Ladykracher”. As one of the country’s most popular presenters, she also regularly delights her fans in smaller film and television roles. With her unique sense of humor and unmistakable talent, the TV actress has built an impressive career over the decades. Her income comes from various sources, which is said to have earned her an annual salary of up to €600,000. It is estimated that her personal fortune amounts to around three million euros.
Anke Engelke – actress, €3 million
Carmen Geiss – entrepreneur, €30 million
The “Uncle Sam” brand played a decisive role in building the Geissen fortune. Carmen Geiss, the wife of self-made millionaire Robert Geiss, achieved great fame together with her family after the sale of the fashion label through the RTL2 docu-soap “Die Geissens – Eine schrecklich glamouröse Familie”. The family received a fee of around 50,000 euros for each of the 120 episodes, earning them a total of at least 6 million euros. Their fortune is estimated at around 30 million euros, much of which Robert Geiss has invested in shares. It is therefore hardly surprising that an appearance by the singer is now rewarded with up to 100,000 euros.
Carmen Geiss – entrepreneur, €30 million
Elton/ Alexander Duszat- TV presenter 4 million euros
Alexander Duszat, better known as Elton, became known to a wide audience through his appearances on Stefan Raab’s cult show “TV total”. There he was nicknamed Elton John due to his supposed resemblance to him and was hired as an assistant and trainee – the starting signal for his stellar career. He became an audience favorite overnight. Today, Elton lives in Berlin with his wife Yvon and their two children. His time on “TV total” earned him an income of around 690,000 euros over the years. Many suspected that the end of Stefan Raab’s TV career could also mean a career break for Elton. But contrary to all expectations, the 49-year-old’s fortunes continued to rise. His estimated total assets now amount to an impressive 4 million euros.
Elton Alexander Duszat TV presenter 4 million euros
LUDWIG HOFMAIER, 5.5 MILLION EUROS
Ludwig Hofmaier, known from the ZDF show Bares für Rares, delights audiences with his charm, his expertise and his colorful shirts. But the veteran of the antiques trade, also known as “Lucki”, has much more to offer: In the 1960s, he made a name for himself as a professional sportsman. He later ventured successfully into the restaurant business and managed several discotheques. His estimated fortune today is an impressive 5.5 million euros. After his sporting career, Hofmaier built up a considerable fortune with the income from his restaurants. At the same time, he devoted himself to his passion for antiques trading. in 2013, he was finally discovered at an antiques market in Bonn and recruited for the ZDF program Bares für Rares.
LUDWIG HOFMAIER, 5.5 MILLION EUROS
SUSANNE STEIGER, 2 MILLION EUROS
Susanne Steiger is a jeweler, art dealer and has been an expert on the successful ZDF show “Bares für Rares” since 2014. She opened her first store for buying and selling jewelry in Kerpen back in 2007. Five years later, in 2012, she expanded her business with another store in Bornheim. Always on the lookout for new challenges, the art lover took another step in 2014 and joined the popular TV show as an expert on jewelry and art. Her regular appearances on “Bares für Rares” contributed significantly to the success of her two businesses. Susanne Steiger’s fortune is estimated at around 2 million euros.
SUSANNE STEIGER, 2 MILLION EUROS
Stefan Raab- music producer, 120 million euros
The well-known entertainer, presenter and music producer Stefan Raab has been an integral part of the German media landscape since the hit show “TV Total”. For years, he shaped television entertainment as the figurehead of the ProSieben channel and built up an impressive fortune of around 120 million euros – hardly surprising given his annual income of around 10 million euros at the time. Since retiring from “TV Total”, the 54-year-old has lived with his family in Cologne. Whether Raab will ever return to show business remains uncertain, but his fans are not giving up hope.
Stefan Raab music producer, 120 million euros
Andre Agassi – tennis player, 155 million euros
Andre Agassi is a name that became inextricably linked with Steffi Graf’s in the 1980s – a connection that later became even more extraordinary through their love affair and marriage. Both are still among the most successful tennis players of all time. American-born Agassi impressed in his 21-year career by winning all four Grand Slam tournaments – a rare achievement that catapulted him into the history books of the sport. In total, he secured 60 singles titles, cementing his legacy as a role model for generations of sportsmen and women. His total fortune is currently estimated at an impressive 155 million euros. Today, he is primarily dedicated to the Agassi Foundation, which opens up new opportunities and prospects for disadvantaged children.
Andre Agassi – tennis player, 155 million euros
Joachim Löw – national soccer coach, 18 million euros
Joachim Löw, known as the former German national soccer coach at the DFB, is one of the most successful and best-paid coaches in history. According to the association, the 66-year-old earned an impressive annual salary of 3.8 million euros during his tenure, which also makes him the highest-paid national coach of all time. In his private life, Löw is a family man. He has been happily married to his wife Daniela for over 20 years. His fans particularly admire him for his historic success at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where he led the German national team to the title. With such an extraordinary career, the financial side has also paid off: Löw’s estimated total wealth today amounts to an impressive 18 million euros.
Joachim Löw – national soccer coach, 18 million euros
Florian Silbereisen – presenter and singer, €4 million
Florian Silbereisen is known to many German Schlager fans as a charismatic singer and presenter and, like Helene Fischer, is one of the absolute stars of the scene. Both have been shaping the world of pop music for years and it is impossible to imagine the stage without them. In addition to his music career, TV shows are also an important source of income for Silbereisen. His name is now a household name throughout Germany. With this impressive career, he has built up an estimated fortune of 8.5 million euros. Despite his success, his fans particularly appreciate him for his down-to-earth attitude and his closeness to them – qualities that continue to make him likeable and approachable.
Florian Silbereisen – presenter and singer, €4 million
Bettina Tietjen – Presenter, €500,000
Bettina Tietjen is the best example of how to make it from humble beginnings to the top of the television business. The German presenter, whose father was an architect and mother a housewife, has made a name for herself with her talent and versatility. Today she lives near Hamburg and can look back on an impressive career – not only as a presenter, but also as an actress and author. Her works such as “Unter Tränen gelacht” and “Mein Vater, die Demenz und ich” have become bestsellers. She even recorded the latter herself as an audio book. With so much skill and drive, it is hardly surprising that this multi-talented power woman has built up a fortune of around half a million euros.
Bettina Tietjen – presenter, €500,000
Micaela Schäfer – Model, €1.5 million
Micaela Schäfer is a German model who began her TV career in the first season of Germany’s Next Topmodel. Although she only achieved eighth place at the time, hardly any other candidate attracted as much attention after the show as Micaela Schäfer, who is known for her penchant for nudism. She also took part in the sixth season of Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus! where she took a respectable fourth place. In addition to her modeling career, Schäfer also works as a DJ under the stage name La Mica and earns an impressive 4,000 euros per performance. Her total assets are estimated at around 1.5 million euros.
Micaela Schäfer – Model, €1.5 million
Gitte Hænning – actress and singer, €4 million
The 73-year-old actress and singer Gitte Hænning, born in Denmark, is a legend in Germany for anyone who enjoyed music between the 60s and 80s. She owes her breakthrough above all to her 1963 hit “Ich will ‘nen Cowboy als Mann”, which became an absolute classic and made her one of the best-known pop icons in the German-speaking world. Her career took off from this success. Her fortune was estimated at around 4 million euros in 2020.
Gitte Hænning – actress and singer, €4 million
Jürgen Klinsmann – soccer coach, €13 million
Who doesn’t know this name? Jürgen Klinsmann is a household name even for those in Germany who have nothing to do with soccer. The former head coach of the German national team took part in a documentary film with his team in 2006, which was a huge box office success. Klinsmann remains active in soccer to this day: he signed a contract in the USA, which gave his career an enormous boost. His estimated fortune now stands at an impressive 13 million euros.
Jürgen Klinsmann – soccer coach, €13 million
Lucas Hernandez, 13 million euros
Lucas François Bernard Hernández Pi is a renowned French footballer. The 25-year-old defender spent 12 years at Atlético Madrid before moving to FC Bayern Munich in the summer of 2019. He celebrated notable successes with Bayern in the 2019/20 season, including winning the treble. Lucas made his debut for the French national team in March 2018 during preparations for the World Cup in Russia. National coach Didier Deschamps subsequently called him up to the squad for the tournament. Lucas played in every game at the World Cup and made a decisive contribution to France ultimately winning the title. His fortune is estimated at around 13 million euros.
Lucas Hernandez, 13 million euros
Andrej Mangold, 3 million euros
Andrej Mangold is known to many as a German professional basketball player and reality TV participant. Among other things, he played for the Fraport Skyliners in the German Basketball League. Two years ago, he signed a contract with the Skyliners Frankfurt, but only played once due to injury. As a result, the contract was not extended and Mangold announced the end of his professional career in 2019. Away from the basketball court, he took part in the RTL reality show “Das Sommerhaus der Stars – Kampf der Promipaare” with his partner Jennifer Lange. There, their behavior towards roommate Evanthia Benetatou caused numerous negative reactions. Andrej Mangold’s estimated fortune is around 3 million euros.
Andrej Mangold, 3 million euros
Sonya Kraus, 5 million euros
Sonya Kraus has long been an integral part of the German television landscape. She has been shaping TV for more than 20 years and has covered almost every facet of the entertainment format – from game shows, comedy and reality TV to serious acting and presenting. It stands to reason that she must have amassed a considerable income. But the Frankfurt-born actress actually owes her wealth to a completely different line of business. It may come as a surprise at first glance, but the mother of two is extremely successful in the real estate business. She revealed this in the financial podcast “Money Money” hosted by ProSieben presenter Steven Gätjen. Experts estimate her fortune at an impressive 5 million euros.
Sonya Kraus, 5 million euros
Angelo Kelly, 4 million euros
Angelo Gabriele Kelly rose to fame in the 1990s as the youngest member of the Irish-American music group “The Kelly Family”. With almost 20 million records sold and numerous awards, the band was one of the most commercially successful music groups in Europe, both in the German and international music and media landscape. They reached number 1 in the Belgian and Dutch charts as early as 1980 with the song “Who’ll Come with Me”, but their final breakthrough did not come until 1994, when their iconic album “Over the Hump” sold more than 4.5 million copies across Europe. Today, Angelo Kelly’s fortune is estimated at around 4 million euros.
Angelo Kelly, 4 million euros
Steffi Graf – former tennis player, €25 million
Steffi Graf is not only considered the greatest German tennis legend, but also one of the most important players in the history of tennis worldwide. With an impressive 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 377 weeks at the top of the world rankings, she has set standards that are still unrivaled today. A unique highlight of her career was winning all four Grand Slam titles and the gold medal at the Olympic Games within one year – a milestone that went down in tennis history as a “Golden Slam”. In view of her extraordinary success, it is not surprising that Steffi Graf has also achieved great financial success. Today, her fortune is estimated at around 25 million euros, further proof of her place in the pantheon of tennis.
Steffi Graf – Former tennis player, €25 million
Simone Biles – artistic gymnast, 6 million US dollars
Simone Biles is one of the most outstanding gymnasts in the world and has made gymnastics history with her extraordinary career. She began training at the age of eight under the guidance of coaches such as Aimee Boorman, laying the foundations for her impressive success. With a total of 30 medals – including both Olympic and World Championship medals – she is the most successful gymnast in the history of the USA. In a worldwide comparison, she ranks third behind Vitaly Scherbo and Larisa Latynina as the most successful gymnast of all time. An unforgettable highlight of her career was the 2016 Olympic Games, where she shone with breathtaking performances as part of the US team, the “Final Five”. Her athletic achievements and exceptional precision have earned her the reputation of being the greatest gymnast of all time – a title that is impressively underpinned by her successes. Her estimated fortune is around 6 million US dollars.
Simone Biles – artistic gymnast, 6 million US dollars
Sabine Christiansen – presenter, €350,000
During her time as host of the famous talk show, Sabine Christiansen was extremely successful. Today, however, she prefers to be in front of the camera less often. The show was produced by her then husband Theo Baltz’s production company. Over time, however, it became clear that this deal was not fair for Sabine Christiansen. When Baltz left her for his colleague Ulla Kock am Brink in 2001, it was certainly a big blow for Sabine. At the time, it was revealed that Baltz earned 60,000 euros per episode, while Sabine only received 15,000 euros. The divorce not only brought her financial prosperity, but also a significant salary increase to 690,000 Deutschmarks a year.
Sabine Christiansen – presenter, €350,000
Beatrice Egli – Singer, €3 million
Beatrice Egli, one of the best-known Swiss pop singers, achieved great popularity in Germany when she won the 10th season of the casting show “Deutschland sucht den Superstar”. Her victory marked the beginning of an impressive career in which she sold over a million records in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Music was an integral part of her life from an early age: growing up in an Austrian-Swiss family of musicians, Beatrice began singing at the age of nine. In 2020, she released her successful song “Bunt”, which was very well received. In the same year, she earned an income of around half a million euros. Her total wealth is now estimated at up to 3 million euros.
Beatrice Egli – Singer, €3 million
Carlo von Tiedemann – presenter, $550,000
Carlo von Tiedemann is one of Germany’s best-known presenters and has been an NDR audience favorite since the 1970s. This year he celebrates his impressive 50th anniversary with the station. He regularly presents the TV program “Hamburg am Mittag” on NDR 90.3. He owes his career in broadcasting to a lucky coincidence that led him down this path. The presenter is the proud father of four children – Theresa, Lisa, Viktoria and Nikolas – and lives with his wife Julia Laubrunn in idyllic Quickborn, just outside Hamburg. Despite his decades-long career, Carlo is far from thinking of retiring and remains a permanent fixture at NDR 90.3. His fortune is estimated at around 550,000 dollars.
Carlo Von Tiedemann – presenter, 550,000 dollars
Peter Kraus – Singer, € 20 million
Austrian actor and singer Peter Klaus is a household name for lovers of older films. Often referred to as a kind of Austrian “Elvis”, he won the hearts of many women in the 1970s. During his impressive musical career, he released 17 studio albums, 6 video albums and 107 singles. His fortune is estimated at around 20 million euros. Today, at the age of 81, he enjoys a quiet life in a house on the shores of Lake Lugano in Switzerland and has largely withdrawn from the public eye. After such an extraordinary career, he is deservedly enjoying himself.
Peter Kraus – Singer, €20 million
Parker Schnabel – TV star, $ 8 million
Parker Schnabel is known in Germany as an American entrepreneur and TV star. He achieved fame through his participation in the Discovery Channel series “Gold Rush”. At the age of 16, the young gold miner decided to take on the legacy of the family mine in Alaska. Parker led a team of experienced, but also rough and headstrong miners who were significantly older than him. Even as a child, he spent his summer vacations at the Big Nugget Mine. Later, he used his college fund to start his own mining operation. In his first season in the Klondike, he mined an impressive 30 kilograms of gold, which brought him a profit of 1.4 million dollars. A remarkable success story!
Parker Schnabel – TV star, 8 million dollars
Britt Hagedorn – TV presenter, € 700,000
Britt Hagedorn was one of Germany’s best-known TV presenters for 13 years. But even after the end of her talk show “Britt – Der Talk um eins”, she wasn’t thinking about retirement. In an interview with “Bild”, she reveals that she now lives on Mallorca with her husband and two children, Soma and Levi. Although her cult talk show is no longer on air, Britt Hagedorn has by no means been forgotten. Among other things, she hosted a teleshopping program on “Channel 21” and the Sat.1 format “Total gesund”. She also ventured into the business world and founded her own brand “B. Beauty Cosmetics”. Her fortune is estimated at around 700,000 euros.
Britt Hagedorn – presenter, €700,000
Daniela Büchner – entrepreneur, €200,000
The German reality TV participant Daniela Büchner became very well known through her appearances in the docu-soap “Goodbye Deutschland” alongside her husband. After the tragic loss of her partner, Daniela, who is affectionately known as “Danni” by her fans, is now widowed. Together, the two opened the café “Faneteria” on Mallorca, Germany’s most popular vacation island, in 2016. In addition to the income from the café and her TV presence, Büchner was able to further increase her fortune by taking part in well-known reality shows such as “Das Sommerhaus der Stars – Kampf der Promipaare” and “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!”. Her fee is estimated at around 50,000 euros. In total, the entrepreneur’s assets amount to around 200,000 euros.
Daniela Büchner – Entrepreneur, €200,000
Sarah Engels – singer, €1 million
Sarah Engels, formerly known as Sarah Lombardi, is a German singer who came second in the casting show “DSDS” in 2011. She is still musically active today, but since her divorce from Pietro Lombardi, singing is no longer her only source of income. Engels began sharing her life on Instagram early on – a decision that is now paying off. The 29-year-old sometimes earns five-figure sums with her advertising posts. Whether baby products, clothing or jewelry – she is currently one of the most sought-after influencers in Germany and is valued by numerous companies.
Sarah Engels – singer, €1 million
Judith Williams – presenter, €30 million
Judith Williams has long been a household name among female beauty enthusiasts and teleshopping fans – even before her time on “Die Höhle der Löwen”. At the shopping channel HSE24, she delights the audience with her charming manner and generates impressive sales. By selling various cosmetic products, she earns up to 1,500 euros per hour and generates millions in sales within a very short space of time. This gives her an estimated annual income of an impressive 5 million euros – a truly impressive record. She is also currently presenting the ZDF show “Mein Lied für dich”. Her fortune is estimated at around 30 million euros.
Judith Williams – presenter, €30 million
Joachim Sauer – quantum chemist, $4 million
Joachim Sauer, Angela Merkel’s husband, is a renowned German quantum and physical chemist. While Angela Merkel shaped Germany as Chancellor for over 16 years, Joachim Sauer always stayed by her side, but away from the public spotlight. The couple are fiercely protective of their private life, which is why few details are known. Sauer, now 72, is a passionate and extremely successful scientist. As the world’s leading theoretical chemist, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of the bonding properties and structures of zeolites. His expertise has earned him international recognition. Sauer’s fortune is estimated at around 4 million US dollars.
Joachim Sauer – quantum chemist, $4 million
Freddy Quinn – Singer, € 3 million
The Austrian Freddy Quinn, known for his soothing voice, is particularly popular with older generations. The singer is now 89 years old and enjoying his well-deserved retirement. His fortune is estimated at around 3 million euros. He celebrated his breakthrough in 1956 with the song “Heimweh”, which took the hearts of the German public by storm and became the best-selling song of the year. His sailor ballads, which dealt with wanderlust and loneliness, were particularly popular in the post-war period. Even today, these timeless classics are still played at parties and celebrations.
Freddy Quinn – Singer, 3 million €
Max Giesinger – Singer, €1.5 million
Max Giesinger laid the foundations for his music career at a young age. He played in his first band at the age of 13 and later used the YouTube platform to make his music accessible to a wider audience. He finally celebrated his breakthrough on The Voice of Germany and has been successfully holding his own in the music industry ever since. But getting there was anything but easy. Despite many ups and downs, the self-proclaimed “thrifty fox” managed to build up an impressive fortune of around 1.5 million euros.
Max Giesinger – Singer, €1.5 million
Laura Müller – influencer, €500,000
Laura Müller’s career took off when she met pop singer Michael Wendler at one of his concerts in Berlin in the summer of 2018. In October of the same year, the two made their relationship public and became a celebrity couple. This paved the way for numerous appearances in German reality TV formats, which further strengthened their media presence. According to reports in the Bild newspaper, there is also a multi-year commission contract between Müller and Wendler. This apparently stipulates that Laura cedes part of her income to her partner, as he has helped her to jump-start her career through his public profile. Since March 2019, the couple have appeared on the TV show “Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer”, which significantly increased Laura’s popularity. Her fortune is now estimated at almost 500,000 euros.
Laura Müller – Influencer, €500,000
Charlene Von Monaco – Swimmer, €133 million
Charlène Lynette Grimaldi has been the Princess of Monaco for a decade. born in 1978 in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), she spent her childhood in South Africa. Before her marriage to Prince Albert II, she enjoyed great success as a professional swimmer and won three gold medals at the 1999 African Games. Even in her role as Princess, Charlène remains true to her social commitment and supports numerous charity projects together with her husband. Her fortune is estimated at an impressive 133 million euros, making her the richest princess in Europe. Given the enormous wealth of her princely husband, who is one of the wealthiest royals in the world, this top position is hardly surprising.
Charlene of Monaco – swimmer, €133 million
Tom Selleck – actor, $25 million
Many people know that actor Tom Selleck made his breakthrough in the film world with the role of legendary detective Thomas Magnum in the 1980s series Magnum, P.I.. However, not everyone is aware that Selleck served in the military before his acting career and incorporated this experience into his acting. Now over 70 years old, Tom Selleck certainly looks back with gratitude on his impressive life’s work, which includes an estimated fortune of around 25 million dollars that he has built up over the course of his long career.
Tom Selleck – Actor, 25 million dollars
Sandra Maischberger – Journalist, € 3 million
Sandra Maischberger is a renowned German journalist, presenter and producer who is a permanent fixture on ARD’s evening program. With her talk show “Menschen bei Maischberger”, she celebrated her breakthrough in 2003 and established herself as a permanent fixture on German television. Today she presents the formats “maischberger. die woche” on ARD and “Ich stelle mich” on WDR, both of which regularly attract viewers to their screens. In addition to her successful TV career, Maischberger has also attracted attention as an author. Her publications include the reference book “Die musst Du kennen – Menschen machen Geschichte”, which vividly portrays important personalities. In her private life, Sandra Maischberger has been married to cameraman Jan Kerhart since 1994. Her fortune is estimated at around three million euros, further confirmation of her impressive success in the media industry.
Sandra Maischberger – Journalist, €3 million
Jutta Speidel – actress, $3 million
Jutta Speidel is a versatile artist: actress, playwright, narrator, speaker and dubbing artist. She was given her first film role at the age of 15. She celebrated her breakthrough in 1974 in Rainer Erler’s film “Die letzten Ferien”, in which she played the role of Beate Rehberg. She achieved international fame in 1979 with the thriller “Fleisch”, also directed by Erler. She also became known to a wide audience through her roles in popular television series such as “Drei sind einer zuviel” and “Forsthaus Falkenau”. Speidel has also published several books as an author since 2003. Her estimated fortune is around 3 million US dollars.
Jutta Speidel – actress, 3 million dollars
Katarina Witt – former figure skater, €7.5 million
During her impressive career, former figure skater Katarina Witt not only built up a fortune of around €7.5 million through prize money and sponsorship contracts, but also gained valuable life experience. She shares these with her readers in her book “Only With Passion”. At a time when Germany was still divided, she won Olympic gold in 1984 and 1988, laying the foundations for an extraordinary career. To this day, she is extremely popular with her fans, who follow her life after the ice rink with great enthusiasm.
Katarina Witt – Former figure skater, €7.5 million