TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh as the successor of Jerome Powell as chair of the country's central bank, Federal Reserve. He was sworn in on May 22, marking a return to the institution where he previously served as a Board of Governors member.
As the Fed’s 17th and youngest chairperson, Kevin Warsh net worth has drawn nearly as much attention as his appointment to the role. Although a full accounting of his fortune is unavailable, several reports have estimated his wealth based on financial disclosure filings.
Kevin Warsh Net Worth 2026
As of 2026, Kevin Warsh net worth is reported to exceed US$100 million, according to CBS News. His wealth includes major investments in the hedge fund Juggernaut Fund, positions tied to billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller’s investment firm, as well as stakes in companies such as SpaceX and Polymarket. As a result, Warsh becomes the richest Fed chair in modern history, even without including the fortune of his wife, Jane Lauder, heiress to cosmetics giant Estée Lauder, whose net worth stands at US$1.9 billion, as Yahoo! reported.
Kevin Warsh’s Potential Earnings as Fed Chair
Appointed on May 22, Kevin Warsh is set to receive an annual salary of US$250,600. The compensation matches the standard pay for Level I Executive Schedule positions, a category that also includes roles such as the Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Social Security.
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