What is Karoline Leavitt's net worth? Here's how much the youngest WH press secretary really makes

WASHINGTON, DC: Karoline Leavitt has become the youngest White House press secretary in US history. She made her debut in the briefing room this week where she echoed President Donald Trump's inaugural speech, declaring that "the golden age of America has most definitely begun."

As Leavitt steps into the high-profile position, many are curious to know about her background, including her net worth. Let us take a look at her net worth and other aspects of her life.

Karoline Leavitt's net worth

Karoline Leavitt’s exact net worth is not publicly available, but sources estimate it to be around $6 million, according to Distractify. Even though unconfirmed, this figure isn’t far-fetched given her long-standing connection to Trump. Some insiders suggest she served as the assistant press secretary during Trump's first term, per the outlet.

Leavitt was the GOP nominee for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in 2022, as per Fox News. Moreover, she was appointed as a national spokeswoman for Trump’s Super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc in 2023, which operates under the leadership of CEO Taylor Budowich, per Distractify.

Karoline Leavitt's salary

Karoline Leavitt’s salary is estimated to be around $180,000, which is the same as former president Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, according to the White House’s annual personnel report, per Ballotpedia.

Interestingly, Jen Psaki, who served as Biden’s press secretary before Jean-Pierre, was also reportedly earning $180,000.

Karoline Leavitt's husband Nicholas Riccio

Karoline  Leavitt married Nicholas Riccio after getting engaged on Christmas Day in 2023. Although it is unclear when they officially got married, Leavitt has "wife" listed in her Instagram bio. The two have an age gap of 32 years, according to Newsweek.

Leavitt and Riccio share a son named Nicholas, who was born in July 2024. Riccio manages a multimillion-dollar real estate business, Riccio Enterprises LLC. However, his estimated net worth is also not publicly available.

As per Seacoastline.com, Riccio's career began when he drove through a neighborhood in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, in the early 2000s where he saw buildings that needed renovation, and by 2005, he bought 15 buildings, including 70 living units.

The White House press secretary's husband now owns properties spanning from Boston to New Hampshire's White Mountains, per the outlet.

Karoline Leavitt's rise through the ranks

Karoline Leavitt became the communications director for Rep Elise Stefanik, one of the most vocal defenders of Trump in Congress after Trump’s loss in the 2020 election. Her commitment to the Trump agenda remained steady as she ran for a congressional seat in New Hampshire.

She won the Republican primary but lost to Democratic Rep Chris Pappas in the general election. Despite this, her political skills and communication abilities weren't unnoticed.

She then became the national spokesperson for Trump’s 2024 campaign, where she traveled and defended his policies and appeared frequently on television to promote his message.

By now, it was evident that she had earned Trump’s trust and she eventually ended up becoming the new White House press secretary.