Derek Walcott Net Worth

Derek Walcott's net worth is currently estimated at $1M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1948$0.01MC

First Collection Published

Self-publishes early work, showing nascent talent.

1954$0.05M+400%C

Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship

Secures funding, enabling full-time writing.

1959$0.1M+100%B

Founded Trinidad Theatre Workshop

Establishes a major venue for Caribbean drama.

1990$0.3M+200%B

Omeros Published

Epic poem solidifies reputation; gains international attention.

1992$0.7M+133%A

Nobel Prize in Literature

Wins Nobel; cements legacy as major writer.

2016$1M+43%B

Passes Away

Leaves behind a rich literary legacy.