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Of Irish ancestry, Chris Matthews graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics. After graduation, he worked as a police officer and eventually, he became one of the staffs of the four Democratic members of the US Congress. Though he worked for a democratic party, Chris Matthews expressed that his views were more conservative. With his popularity, he was encouraged to run for the Senate but he never did.
Instead, he pursued his dreams of becoming a journalist. Right now, he works for the cable TV Channel MSNBC as a political commentator and news anchor of the night show titled Hardball with Chris Matthews. According to research, Chris Matthews is earning at least $5 million a year as an anchor and commentator.
Chris Matthews has an estimated net worth of $16 million.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
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1996 |
Salary |
Annual salary from Hardball with Chris Matthews |
$3,000,000 |