Reports State Tim Walz's Net Worth Compares to That of the Average American His Age

It seems that Tim Walz's rural American, middle class, Midwestern dad vibe is less of an act than Republicans claim. In fact, some reports show Kamala Harris's running mate, who was a high school teacher and football coach before becoming a congressman and then Minnesota's governor, is just about as wealthy as the average American at his age.

This is a stark contrast to most well-known politicians, who come from book deals, mansions, and hefty stock portfolios, and may help to position the Democratic Party as a better representation of the working class. Just how much is Tim Walz worth?

Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since 2019, and according to Ballotpedia — a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization aiming to inform the public about federal, state, and local politics — Minnesota ranks 23 on the list of gubernatorial salaries, paying out just over $127,000 per year.

And according to Fortune, "the gross annual income of Walz and his wife Gwen amounted to $166,719 before tax in 2022." The Wall Street Journal found that Walz and Gwen have a combined net worth of $330,000, which doesn't include stocks, bonds, or property — they simply don't have any.

In fact, their only considerable investments come from teacher pensions, per Axios.

Compared to most politicians, including those immediately around him in the 2024 presidential race, Walz's net worth could be considered modest. Kamala Harris's net worth is close to $8 million; J.D. Vance and his wife are worth over $10 million; and Donald Trump's net worth is a whopping $4.8 billion. With a "b."

If Walz and Harris are elected in November, the Minnesota governor's salary would almost double. According to USA Today, the current salary for the Vice President of the United States is set at $235,000, up from $230,700 before Trump's time in office.