Former President Joe Biden has had a lengthy career in politics, and after decades of being in the spotlight, his net worth definitely reflects it.
Keep reading for what to know about Biden’s net worth:
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How did Joe Biden get into politics?
After graduating from Syracuse University Law School in 1968, Biden took a job with a corporate law firm but realized it wasn’t for him, instead becoming a public defender. In 1970, he was elected to the New Castle County Council, where he served until 1972, according to The Miller Center.
He was elected to the senate in 1972, becoming the seventh youngest Senator in U.S. history to take the position at age 30. He was reelected in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996, 2002 and 2008, and is one of the longest-serving senators in history.
What is Joe Biden’s net worth?
Biden’s net worth as of May 2025 is estimated to be around $9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How much does the president make?
The president has an annual salary of $400,000, per the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
How much does the First Lady make?
The First Lady of the United States of America does not have a salary and is considered an unpaid “office of honor” position.
Dr. Jill Biden, whom the politician wed in 1977, served as First Lady during his term from 2021 to January 2025. Before that, she served as Second Lady from 2009 to 2017 when Joe served as Vice President in the Obama administration for two consecutive terms.
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Who is richer: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Donald Trump has an estimated net worth of $5 billion; however, those numbers are not verified.
When was Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer?
Biden’s office announced on May 18, 2025, that the former president was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
“The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians,” his office said in the statement.
Biden was evaluated after a small nodule was found in the prostate, which necessitated further evaluation, his office said last week.
“Cancer touches us all,” Biden wrote via X the day after the announcement. “Like so many of you, Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.”
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