How Much Is The CNN Commentator Worth?

CNN's Van Jones has a intensely successful career, with Forbes noting he's co-founded several nonprofits, alongside writing books including "The Green Collar Economy" and "Rebuild the Dream." Jones also served as President Barack Obama's Special Advisor for Green Jobs and was recognized as a "Young Global Leader" at the 2004 World Economic Forum. 

In 2009, he was named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. Evidently, Jones works for the love of it, and is fueled by passion rather than money. He empathizes with every American who's lost a job, their healthcare, or even their marriage. The CNN host advised, "I try to extend some of the empathy that is available to me because of my tough times to underdogs in the Red States and the Blue States." 

He's a realist, though, arguing do-gooders need to be smart and business savvy to make an impact and a living. Overall, Jones opined, "If you can work with all kinds of people and understand how not to p**s them off, you are going to make a lot more money and a much bigger difference." According to Celebrity Net Worth, the respected newscaster commands a salary of $1 million annually. He also earns extra money as a public speaker (via CAA). The CNN star is worth $5 million, proving he took his own advice when it came to promoting the cause and making some green along the way too.