Jim Carrey is a name that needs no introduction. The Canadian actor is known for his iconic and extremely energetic comedy that borders on slapstick. After going through several hardships in his life, Carrey finally got his big break in 1990 with the television series In Living Color. He then successfully transitioned into film roles and got global fame with films like the Ace Ventura series and The Mask.

In his long and successful career, Carrey has been a part of several high-profile films that have minted a lot of money at the box office. So it’s obvious that all of it has made the Bruce Almighty actor very rich.

A Look At Jim Carrey’s Net Worth

Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey

Most of the money Jim Carrey makes is through his acting gigs. Apart from mostly doing comedy roles in his career, Carrey has also made a mark by playing more dramatic characters in films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Cable Guy, and The Truman Show.

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As of now, his total net worth is estimated to be $180 million. For two decades, he was one of the world’s highest-paid actors of all time. For one film, Carrey was charging $20 million as a base salary around that time. This started after he received the amount for his role in The Cable Guy. To date, he has earned an estimated $300 million in his career through salary and backend deals.
Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey

For his role in the 1994 action comedy flick The Mask, Carrey received a salary of $540,000. The film turned out to be a major success and grossed over $300 million at the box office, catapulting him into super-stardom. For his first television series, Carrey earned $25,000 per episode. He made around $3.2 million by appearing in its 127 episodes.

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More On Jim Carrey’s Life And Career

Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey
Carrey is undeniably one of the most talented actors Hollywood has ever seen. He is equally good in both comedy and dramatic roles. Over the years, he has given us some memorable performances in films like Liar, Liar, Yes Man, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Batman Forever among others.
For his role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Carrey received a big chunk from the film’s merchandise sales. He got nearly 36.2% of profits for his performance in Yes Man. This makes it one of the largest paychecks in film history.
In 2022, Carrey announced that he will be retiring from acting. While fans were saddened by this news, it is understandable that he wants to take a break after working non-stop for three decades.

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