What Is Maria Bartiromo's Net Worth and Salary?
Maria Bartiromo is an American journalist, columnist, and television news anchor with a net worth of $50 million. Notably, part of her net worth comes from her marriage to financier John Steinberg. Maria made a name for herself as the longtime co-host of CNBC's "Closing Bell." Currently, she is a prominent personality on Fox Business Network, hosting "Morning with Maria" and "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street." She has also hosted "The Wall Street Journal Report," "Market Watch" on CNBC, "The Business of Innovation," and "Business Center."
Early Life
Maria Bartiromo was born on September 11, 1967, in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian-American parents Vincent and Josephine Bartiromo. Raised in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights area, her father owned the Rex Manor restaurant, and her mother was the hostess. Maria attended Fontbonne Hall Academy, an all-girls private Catholic school, and worked as a coat check person at her father's restaurant and a stock clerk at Kleinfields's wedding dress shop. She was fired from Kleinfields for trying on new dresses before shelving them. Maria transferred from C.W. Post to NYU, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and economics. While at NYU, she worked in radio and interned with talk host Barry Farber on WMCA 570 in New York and later at CNN.
Career
After her CNN internship, Maria spent five years as an executive producer and assignment editor at CNN Business under Lou Dobbs and worked as a production assistant for Stuart Varney. Aspiring to be in front of the camera, she created an audition tape and was hired by Roger Ailes at CNBC in 1993. Maria reported live from the New York Stock Exchange floor, hosting "Market Watch" and "Squawk Box" segments. She was the first journalist to deliver live TV reports from the NYSE floor. Maria anchored and managed "On the Money with Maria Bartiromo" and hosted "The Business of Innovation." She was known for securing interviews with CEOs of companies making news. Maria's roles on "Closing Bell," "Market Wrap," and "Business Center" enhanced her reputation. In 2008, she signed a five-year contract renewal with CNBC for $4 million per year.
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Move to Fox Business
In November 2013, Maria announced her move from CNBC to Fox Business Network and Fox News. She launched "Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo" on Fox. Initially, ratings were lackluster. The 2016 Republican presidential nomination race improved her show's ratings as she developed an on-air relationship with Trump. Maria moderated the November 10, 2015, Republican debate, focusing on economics and maintaining a civil discussion among candidates. She faced audience criticism for suggesting that Hillary Clinton had more relevant experience than the candidates on stage.
Post-Trump's 2017 presidential victory, Maria became an advocate for his administration, often participating in friendly interviews and echoing administration talking points. In November 2020, after Trump lost the election, Maria conducted his first post-election interview, supporting his allegations of election fraud and attempting to overturn results. She faced heavy criticism for her stance and promotion of baseless allegations. After the January 2021 U.S. Capitol storming by Trump supporters, Maria falsely claimed Democrats were disguised as Trump supporters.
Today, Maria serves as the global markets editor for Fox Business Network. Her show "Mornings with Maria" covers business and general news in a three-hour block. On Fridays, she hosts "Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street," featuring in-depth segments with business executives and political figures.
Maria Bartiromo Salary
During her tenure at CNBC, Maria's peak annual salary was $6 million. She now earns $10 million per year from Fox Business.
Personal Life
Maria married Jonathan Steinberg, the CEO of WisdomTree Investments, in 1999. The company has a market cap exceeding $1 billion. According to recent SEC filings, Jonathan's base salary is $3 million. His father, Saul Steinberg, was a successful financier, making his first million before turning 30 and becoming a billionaire by 40. Saul was worth at least $1.5 billion at his death in 2012.
Real Estate
In 2007, John and Maria acquired a townhouse in New York City for $6.5 million.
