Gayle King has graced screens in the early morning on CBS Mornings for over a decade – but in 2025 it emerged that her long-standing chapter may be coming to a close. With a reported salary exceeding $10 million, Gayle's future at the network remained uncertain as CBS Mornings grapples with declining ratings; the host's salary had already been reduced from $13 million the year prior ahead of a new one-year deal.
© Getty ImagesHowever, on March 4, 2026, Gayle confirmed that she renewed her contract at CBS News, cleverly referencing Mark Twain’s famous quote about death in her statement.
"Rumors of my demise were inaccurate and greatly exaggerated,” Gayle said in a statement. "CBS News is my longtime home, and I am committed to our mission. I’m excited about continuing at CBS Mornings. As always, I’m open to new adventures here and ready to go. It took a minute, but we got there. And now that we are here, I am all in."
As Gayle's future is confirmed, Best Quality Designer Handbag takes a closer look at her impressive net worth after a 14-year stint at the network.
Gayle's net worth
The three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist's net worth exceeds her career in news, and is made up of numerous business endeavours and lucrative investments.
Gayle was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019.
© Getty ImagesAs of 2025, Gayle King’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. The television star has a media empire that includes her radio show, podcasting, magazine contributions, book sales and digital presence.
She also boasts a luxurious real estate portfolio and resides in a sprawling penthouse in Midtown Manhattan that was worth $7.1million in 2008.
The home features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms and covers a huge 2,530 square feet. Gayle's properties include a beach house in Malibu, a condo in Miami, and a farmhouse in upstate New York. She previously sold a property in Greenwich, Connecticut, for a reported $3 million.
Business endeavors
Gayle has a long-standing business relationship with Oprah Winfrey and serves as editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine and Oprah Daily on digital and print platforms. Gayle also helped launch Oprah's Book Club initiative.
© Monica SchipperThe star is also a New York Times bestselling author and published Note to Self: Inspiring Words From Inspiring People in 2018, and it isn't only television that Gayle has made her mark on – she co-hosted The Gayle King Show on SiriusXM radio.
Marriage
© GettyGayle tied the knot to attorney general William Bumpus in 1982 and the couple had an 11-year marriage. During this time, they welcomed two children – son Williams Bumpus Jr. and daughter Kirby. The former couple separated in 1993, and the journalist has yet to have another public relationship.
