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Paul Teutul Sr. has an estimated net worth of $15 Million. Known as the star in the reality TV series American Chopper, Paul Teutul Sr. is one of the co-founders of Orange County Choppers, a manufacturer of customized motorcycles. Paul Sr. appears on the show with his sons Michael and Paul Jr.

Born and raised in New York, Paul Teutul Sr. started with Orange County Ironworks, a small fabrication shop which is now owned and managed by his son Daniel. From then on, he started making custom bikes and in 1999, he left the shop to form Orange County Choppers with his other son Paul Jr.

As an actor, Paul Sr. has created an impression of being short-tempered and hard-nosed businessman who often yells due to uncleanliness and disorganization of the shop. Aside from American Chopper, Paul Sr. has also appeared on several shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Late Show with David Letterman. 

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2012

Asset

MSRP of Paul Teutul Sr.'s Chevrolet Corvette Z06

$76,000

2012

Asset

MSRP of Paul Teutul Sr.'s 1960 Fuel Injected Corvette Convertible

$60,000

2010

Asset

The value of Paul Teutul Sr.'s 1957 Ariel T-5 which he put in auction in 2011

$13,000

2008

Others

Accumulated profits earned from his shares in Orange County Choppers (reports claimed that he earns approximately $1 million per year, 2002-2006, 2008-2009)

$7,000,000

2008

Salary

Paul Teutul Sr. reportedly earned $100k per episode of American Choppers (comprised of 165 episodes)

$16,500,000