Laura Loomer Highest-Paid Journalist in the World

It's been a rough year for the journalist, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 32-year-old Laura Loomer has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid journalists for 2026 with an estimated $82 million in combined earnings.

UPDATE 21/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Laura Loomer tops annual list of highest-paid journalists

In 2023 it looked like the journalist’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Friday (March 20) that Loomer is the highest-paid journalist in the world, pulling in an astonishing $82 million between February 2025 and February 2026, a nearly $50 million lead over her closest competition.

People With Money’s factors

In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.

The American journalist-activist has an estimated net worth of $245 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Loomer Burger” chain) in Washington, a Football Team (the “Tucson Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderloomer - US), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Laura) and a fashion line called “Laura Loomer Seduction”.

The ranking is significant for many Laura fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.

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