Katharine Graham Net Worth

Katharine Graham's net worth is currently estimated at $60M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1963$1MC

Takes Over Washington Post

Assumes leadership of The Washington Post after her husband's death.

1971$5M+400%B

Publishes Pentagon Papers

Decides to publish the Pentagon Papers, a controversial but important decision.

1972$15M+200%A

Watergate Scandal Coverage

Oversees The Washington Post's coverage of the Watergate scandal, a pivotal moment.

1975$25M+67%A

First Fortune 500 CEO

Becomes the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

1998$50M+100%A

Pulitzer Prize Winner

Wins a Pulitzer Prize for her memoir, Personal History.

2001$60M+20%A

Death of Katharine Graham

Katharine Graham dies at the age of 84.

2026$0M-100%A

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Graham's legacy endures, remembered as a trailblazer in journalism. Net worth is irrelevant due to death.

Last updated: February 23, 2026