Kirk Herbstreit's net worth and salary: What ESPN's top college football announcer makes in 2024

Kirk Herbstreit, who played quarterback at Ohio State from 1988 through 1992, is now known as ESPN's most recognizable college football analyst on College Gameday. He's also the color commentator for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime. 

Having two such prestigious roles has fans asking what Herbstreit's net worth and yearly salary are in 2024. Let's dive in.

Kirk Herbstreit's Net Worth and Salary in 2024

Despite what other sites have posted, Herbstreit's net worth is estimated to be in the $90 million range. Herbstreit's salary around $18 million per year since signing with Amazon, per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Celebrity Net Worth has his value estimated at only $12 million, which was possibly closer to his net worth before signing with Amazon, but not since. 

Kirk Herbstreit's Broadcasting Career

Following his retirement, Kirk gained fame as a co-host on "College GameDay" on ESPN. Additionally, he contributed his expertise as a commentator and analyst for ABC Sports' college football coverage. His contributions extend to writing for ESPN.com and "ESPN The Magazine." 

Notably, he is recognized for his writing contributions to "SportsCenter" from 2018 to 2021, "ESPN College Football" and "College GameDay" in 2020, as well as "Saturday Night Football" in the same year. Beyond his on-screen roles, Herbstreit has taken on the role of producer for several shows, including "College GameDay," "ESPN College Football," and "SportsCenter."

In March 2021, it was revealed that he was in the process of writing a memoir titled "Out of the Pocket. " The book is described as a deeply personal and straightforward memoir focusing on the themes of fatherhood, resilience, and the game of football.

By March 2022, it was announced that Kirk had transitioned from his role at ESPN to a new position with Amazon, where he would cover Thursday Night Football.

Kirk Herbstreit's Football Career

From 1989 to 1993, Kirk Herbstreit was a student at Ohio State University, earning letters in each season he played for the Buckeyes. In his junior year, 1992, he shared the role of team captain with others, a distinction his father had achieved thirty years prior. That year, his team also named him the Most Valuable Player. 

During his time at Ohio State, Kirk established a new record for the most pass completions (28) in a game, a record that was later surpassed by Troy Smith in 2006. After completing his college football career, Herbstreit graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1993. The Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic, a high school football event that showcases teams from Ohio and Texas against other national high school football giants, is named after him. 

Herbstreit has also been involved in various charitable activities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation Ultimate Sports Auction and the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community.