TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bob Iger, one of the most influential figures in the global entertainment industry, has built a fortune through decades of work in media, including two stints as chief executive of The Walt Disney Company.
As of August 2026, Iger’s net worth is estimated at $600 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His wealth comes largely from his long career in corporate leadership, executive compensation and investments.
Iger, 75, remains a prominent figure in sports and entertainment. In 2026, he joined venture capitalist Josh Kushner in acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal reportedly valued at $12.5 billion, the largest price ever paid for a sports franchise.
Bob Iger's Net Worth and How He Built His Wealth
How did Bob Iger build his wealth?
Iger began his career in television before rising through the ranks at ABC, which was later acquired by Disney. He became Disney’s chief executive in 2005, succeeding Michael Eisner.
During his first tenure as CEO, Iger oversaw a period of aggressive expansion for Disney. The company acquired several major entertainment properties, including Pixar, Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox. Disney also expanded its international theme-park business, including the development of Shanghai Disney Resort.
Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in 2020, handing the position to Bob Chapek. However, he returned as CEO in November 2022 after Disney’s board removed Chapek.
Iger's second stint as CEO continued until March 2026. He remained a senior adviser and board member through the end of 2026.
His compensation during his years at Disney, combined with investments and other assets, helped establish Iger as a multimillionaire.
Bob Iger's real estate and investments
Iger's wealth extends beyond his executive earnings.
He and his wife, Willow Bay, own a mansion in Los Angeles that is estimated to be worth around $33 million. The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom property was reportedly purchased for $19.5 million in 1995, with renovations contributing significantly to its current estimated value.
Iger has also invested in sports. In 2024, he and Bay acquired a majority stake in Angel City FC, a women's soccer club competing in the National Women's Soccer League.
His investment portfolio and business interests have added to his wealth beyond his income from Disney.
Bob Iger and the Los Angeles Lakers
Iger expanded his sports interests in 2026 when he joined Josh Kushner in acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers were reportedly sold for $12.5 billion, making the transaction the most expensive sports franchise sale on record. Iger and Kushner took over from Mark Walter, who had acquired the franchise from the Buss family in 2025.
The exact amount each buyer contributed to the Lakers transaction has not been publicly disclosed. However, Kushner's estimated $5.2 billion fortune is considerably larger than Iger's estimated $600 million net worth.
Iger and Kushner had initially explored the possibility of investing in an expansion NBA franchise in Las Vegas before turning their attention to the Lakers.
“As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers,” Iger and Kushner said after the deal.
How much is Bob Iger worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Bob Iger's net worth at $600 million as of 2026.
The figure is an estimate rather than an official disclosure, and celebrity net worth calculations can change based on asset values, investments, real estate holdings and other financial information.
Nevertheless, Iger's decades-long career at Disney, his executive compensation and his investments have made him one of the wealthiest executives in the entertainment industry.
His role as a Lakers owner also adds another high-profile chapter to a career that has spanned television, film, streaming, theme parks and professional sports.
