Kurt Vonnegut Net Worth
View full profileKurt Vonnegut's net worth is currently estimated at $4M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1952$0.01MD
First Novel Published
Publishes *Player Piano*, his first novel, but it receives little attention initially.
1963$0.05M+400%C
Publishes *Cat's Cradle*
*Cat's Cradle* gains him some recognition and begins to establish his unique voice.
1969$0.5M+900%B
*Slaughterhouse-Five* Released
Publication of *Slaughterhouse-Five*, his most famous work, brings widespread acclaim and commercial success.
1973$1.5M+200%B
*Breakfast of Champions* Success
*Breakfast of Champions* further cements his status as a major American author.
1985$3M+100%B
Later Novels Published
Continues to publish novels and essays, remaining a prominent literary figure.
2007$4M+33%B
Death of Kurt Vonnegut
Vonnegut dies at age 84, leaving behind a significant literary legacy and wealth.