They're amongst the most famous people in the world - with their lives dedicated to making us chuckle.
And the leading lights of the comedy industry can earn millions of dollars from chat shows, television programmes and movies.
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and these funny people can become seriously wealthy.
For this list we're only including people who have made the majority of their cash from comedy, rather than those who have a looser connection with the industry - so, for example, Byron Allen ($800 million) doesn't make the list as he is primarily a television producer. Meanwhile we’ve left out South Park creators Matt Stone ($700 million) and Trey Parker ($600 million) as they are predominantly writers rather than performers.
That being said, here are the 17 richest comedians in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
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5. Adam Sandler
First finding fame as part of Saturday Night Live, Adam Sandler has become one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, with a string of hit comedy films. It's earned him an estimated $440 million. | Getty Images for Netflix
6. Larry David
Not content with creating one of the most popular television series of all time in Seinfeld, Larry David repeated the trick by writing and starring in Curb Your Enthusiasm. His prowess for hit telelvision progammes has earned the comedian around $400 million. | Getty Images
7. David Letterman
Another star of America late night talk shows, presenting Late Night with David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman for over 33 years has earned him a fortune of around $400 million. | Getty Images
8. Seth MacFarlane
Multitalented Seth MacFarlane is an actor, animator, writer, producer, director, comedian, and singer who has made the majority of his estimated $300 million fortune by creating hit television series Family Guy and American Dad! | Getty Images