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Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky Net Worth

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Noam Chomsky's net worth is currently estimated at $4M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

$0M$1.1M$2.2M$3.3000000000000003M$4.4M1955196719881992200120242026

Net Worth Timeline

1955$0.01MC

Syntactic Structures Published

Chomsky's 'Syntactic Structures' revolutionized linguistics, proposing generative grammar. Early recognition, small net worth.

1967$0.05M+400%C

Anti-War Essays Begin

Started publishing essays against the Vietnam War. Gaining prominence, net worth slightly increasing.

1988$0.5M+900%B

Manufacturing Consent Released

Co-authored 'Manufacturing Consent,' a critical analysis of media. Enhanced reputation, modest wealth growth.

1992$1M+100%B

MIT Professorship Continues

Continuing his long tenure at MIT, solidifying his academic influence. Net worth gradually increasing.

2001$2M+100%B

9/11 Critique Published

Published controversial analysis of 9/11 attacks. Continued academic work, gradual rise in worth.

2024$4M+100%B

Continued intellectual contributions

Still writing, lecturing, and doing interviews. Continues teaching at the University of Arizona.