What is Erin Burnett's Net Worth and Salary?
Erin Burnett is an American news anchor with a net worth of $20 million. She began her career at Goldman Sachs in the mergers and acquisitions division before moving to CNN, where she worked as a writer and casting guest analysts for the show 'Moneyline.'
Erin later became the Vice President of Citigroup/CitiMedia. From 2003 to 2005, she hosted 'Bloomberg on the Markets' for Bloomberg Television, and from 2005 to 2011, she hosted CNBC's 'Street Signs' and co-anchored 'Squawk on the Street.' Both shows saw significant ratings improvement under her leadership. In 2011, she was given her own show on CNN, 'Erin Burnett OutFront,' which she continues to host.
Besides her anchoring roles, Erin appeared as an advisor on NBC's 'The Apprentice' (2008–2010) to host Donald Trump and played herself in the 2013 film 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.'
Early Life
Erin Isabelle Burnett was born on July 2, 1976, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. She was raised in a family with her mother Esther, father Kenneth (a corporate attorney), and her older sisters Mara and Laurie. Erin attended St. Andrew's School in Delaware and graduated in 1994. She then went on to Williams College in Massachusetts, where she played field hockey and lacrosse while studying economics and political science, earning a Bachelor of Arts in political economy in 1998.
Career
Erin started her career as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. CNN then offered her a position as a writer and booker for 'Moneyline,' featuring Lou Dobbs, Willow Bay, and Stuart Varney. She transitioned to a VP role at CitiMedia, Citigroup's digital media group, before joining Bloomberg Television as an anchor and Stocks Editor.
From 2005 to 2011, Erin hosted CNBC's 'Street Signs' and co-anchored 'Squawk on the Street' live from the New York Stock Exchange with Mark Haines. Her investigative report on Transammonia’s business dealings with Iran in 2010 led the company to cease operations with Iran and earned her an Emmy nomination.
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In May 2011, Erin left CNBC to join CNN and began hosting the prime-time news show 'Erin Burnett OutFront.' She also serves as CNN's Chief Business and Economic Correspondent. In 2020, she moderated the Democratic Presidential Primary Debate and Town Halls with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Erin has produced documentaries such as 'City of Money & Mystery' (2008), 'India Rising: The New Empire' (2008), and 'Dollars & Danger: Africa, The Final Investment Frontier' (2009).
Salary
Erin Burnett's annual salary at CNN is $6 million.
Personal Life
Erin married Citigroup executive David Rubulotta on December 21, 2012. They met on a blind date nine years earlier. The couple has three children: son Nyle (born November 29, 2013), daughter Colby (born July 18, 2015), and son Owen (born August 20, 2018). In 2019, Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui sued Burnett and WarnerMedia for $50 million, alleging defamation over claims made on her show.
Real Estate
Erin and her family reside in a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom apartment in New York City. The home features amenities such as a breakfast bar, marble bath, and hardwood floors. The building includes a fitness club and swimming pool, and the apartment was listed for $13,200 per month the last time it was on the rental market.
