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.
9. Dan Aykroyd
Another comedian who starred in Saturday Night Live, Dan Aykroyd went on to become a movie star with iconic roles in the likes of The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters and Trading Places. His fame has led to a fortune of approximately $250 million. | Getty Images for Universal Studi
10. Conan O'Brien
Yet another Saturday Night Live alumini AND star of the late night talk show - Conan O'Brien hosted talk shows for almost 28 years, beginning with Late Night with Conan O'Brien, followed by The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and Conan. His successful career has netted him around $200 million. | Getty Images
11. Ray Romano
Standup comedian Ray Romano has made the majority of his approximately $200 million fortune by starring as Raymond Barone on sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. He's also known for being the voice of Manny the Mammoth in the Ice Age film franchaise. | Getty Images
12. Bill Murray
It's clear that to make a fortune from comedy you're best starting off on Saturday Night Live. Bill Murray is another comedian to have graduated from the show to superstardom. Movies like Ghostbusters, Caddyshack and Lost in Translation have earned him in the region of $180 million. | Getty Images