How does a guy who yells about the Mets make that much? Easy. WFAN’s morning show is a cash machine. Commercials, sponsorships, car dealer ads—it all flows through Carton’s vocal cords. He’s basically a human ATM with a bad haircut and a great sense of timing.
Think about it: if he makes $4.5 million a year and works 250 days a year (he takes vacations, even gods need a break), that’s $18,000 per day. That’s more than most people make in six months. For screaming, "THE GIANTS ARE A DISGRACE!" into a microphone. Honestly, it’s the dream.
And let’s not forget his side hustles. He’s got a podcast, a TV show on FS1, and he probably sells t-shirts that say "I survived Craig Carton’s hot takes." His total empire might push his annual haul closer to $6 million. That’s enough to buy a small yacht, or a very large collection of vintage air guitars.
The Wake-Up Call Factor
Here’s the secret sauce: Carton is a lightning rod. You either love him or you want to throw your coffee mug at the radio. That tension is gold for a station. WFAN pays him so much because he makes people listen. Even if they’re screaming obscenities at him, they’re not changing the dial.
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His co-host, Evan Roberts, reportedly makes a fraction of that—maybe $1.5 million. The disparity is the stuff of locker room jokes. "Hey Craig, can you spot me a few grand? I need to buy a new car." "Sorry, Evan, I’m busy counting my lawsuit settlement." Ouch.
And the final punchline? After his prison stint, his salary is still the highest in New York sports radio. He literally went from federal inmate to the top of the food chain. If that doesn’t prove that America is the land of second chances—and really weird financial priorities—I don’t know what does.
