Charles Barkley Net Worth and Salary

Charles Barkley net worth is estimated to be $90 million. The retired NBA superstar and current television analyst Known for his dominant 16-year career in professional basketball and his outspoken personality, Barkley continues to earn a substantial income through broadcasting and endorsements.

Charles Barkley Net Worth	$90 Million
Date of Birth	February 20, 1963
Place of Birth	Leeds, Alabama
Nationality	American
Profession	Basketball player, Announcer, Athlete, Actor, Sports analyst, Author, Spokesperson

Early Life

Charles Wade Barkley was born on February 20, 1963, in Leeds, Alabama. He faced a challenging childhood: his father abandoned the family, and his stepfather tragically died when Charles was 11. Barkley attended Leeds High School, where he initially failed to make the varsity basketball team as a junior. By his senior year, he had improved significantly, earning a scholarship to Auburn University, where he played three seasons and became SEC Player of the Year.

NBA Career

Barkley was drafted fifth overall in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He quickly emerged as a star, leading the team in scoring, rebounds, and earning multiple All-Star selections. Barkley spent eight seasons with the Sixers, before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1992, where he won NBA MVP and helped lead the team to the NBA Finals.

In 1996, Barkley was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he played three final seasons before retiring in 2000. Over his NBA career, Barkley earned $40.3 million in salary, with his highest annual salary coming in his final season: $9 million (about $14 million today after inflation).

Olympics

Barkley was a member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic “Dream Team”, alongside legends like Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, winning a gold medal and setting a record for the highest three-point field goal percentage on the team at 87.5%.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006, recognizing his impact on the game. Barkley is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards in NBA history.

Charles Barkley Salary

Since 2000, Barkley has been a co-host on TNT’s Inside the NBA, alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. In 2020, he signed a five-year, $30 million contract, averaging $6 million per year. In 2022, he extended his deal with a 10-year, $100 million contract to remain on the show. Barkley’s current salary for hosting is $10 million annually.

Charles Barkley Endorsements

Barkley has earned tens of millions through endorsements with Nike, FanDuel, T-Mobile, McDonald’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Right Guard. He famously appeared in the iconic Nike commercial declaring, “I am not a role model.” Despite his earnings, Barkley admits to losing $10–30 million gambling over his lifetime.

Personal Life

Barkley married Maureen Blumhardt in 1989, and the couple has a daughter, Christiana. He is known for his outspoken nature on political and social issues, supporting gay rights and publicly reversing his political affiliations over time.

A passionate philanthropist, Barkley donated $5 million to Auburn University in 2023 to fund scholarships for Black students.

Real Estate

Barkley owns several properties, including a 9,000-square-foot estate in Scottsdale, Arizona, purchased in 1998 for $2.2 million (now worth $6–8 million), as well as homes in Leeds, Alabama and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.