Salman Rushdie Net Worth
View full profileSalman Rushdie's net worth is currently estimated at $20M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1975$0.01MC
Early Writing Career
Rushdie works as a copywriter while writing.
1981$0.5M+4900%B
"Midnight's Children" Success
Wins the Booker Prize and gains international recognition.
1988$1M+100%B
"The Satanic Verses" Controversy
Publication leads to a fatwa and years in hiding.
1999$3M+200%B
Continued Writing Despite Threats
Rushdie continues to publish novels and essays despite ongoing threats.
2007$5M+67%B
Knighthood Received
Rushdie is knighted for his services to literature.
2012$8M+60%B
"Midnight's Children" Best of Best
Named the 'best novel of all winners' twice.
2022$15M+88%B
Attack in New York
Rushdie is attacked on stage in New York, sustaining serious injuries.
2024$20M+33%B
Recovery and Ongoing Writing
Rushdie continues to advocate for freedom of expression and publish new works.