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Born as Robert Quinlan Costas, Bob Costas is an American newscaster who has been working for the NBC Sports TV since 1980s. In 2012, Bob Costas’ net worth is estimated to be around $45 million.

Super Bowl XLVI Broadcasters Press Conference

Of Irish and Greek descent, he attended the Syracuse University where he worked as an announcer for the college’s minor hockey team. After college, he was hired as a primetime host for 9 Olympic games including Barcelona in 1992, Sydney in 2000, Atlanta in 1996, Salt Lake City in 2002, Turin in 2006, Athens in 2004, Vancouver in 2010, Beijing in 2008, and in London on 2012.

In the past, Bob Costas has hosted the telecasts for some major sporting event including National Basketball Association, National Football League, and the National Hockey League.

Residing in Newport Coast California, Bob Costas is currently married to Jill Sutton. He has two children, named Taylor and Keith from his previous marriage.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2013

Salary

Estimated salary from his job as sports commentator

$5,500,000

2012

Asset

Purchase value of the four-bedroom house in Newport Beach, California

$4,700,000