- Steve Harvey has been the host of Family Feud for over a decade.
- The comedian is also the host and executive producer of Celebrity Family Feud.
- He gets paid a shocking amount per episode as host of Family Feud.
When fans tune into Family Feud on TV, there are a number of things folks can expect.
They can be thrilled for the two families who are vying for the chance to win up to $20,000. They can crack up over the hilarious answers being given by the contestants, causing rounds of laughter among audiences in-studio and at home. And, of course, they can see Steve Harvey host the series.
Given how Steve has become a permanent fixture over the years of Family Feud, some viewers may be wondering just how long Steve Harvey has hosted Family Feud. Well, it turns out he's been on the show longer than many realize — and he makes a lot of money for it, too.
How long has Steve Harvey been hosting Family Feud?
According to the official IMDB page for the show, the comedian has been starring on Family Feud since his first episode aired back in September 2010. Meaning: Steve Harvey has been hosting Family Feud for 14 years. What's more, he is reportedly the longest-running host of the TV franchise.
While Steve primarily is seen on Family Feud, that's not the only series in the TV franchise he stars in. He's also been the host and executive producer of Celebrity Family Feud, which sees two groups of five celebrities pairing off against each other to raise money for charity. Even though the show has been on the air since 2008, he officially took over the hosting role in 2015.
How much does Steve Harvey make to host Family Feud?
Now, for those wondering just how much money Steve Harvey makes as host of Family Feud, there is an answer for this. Per the International Business Times in March 2023, Steve reportedly earns around $10 million per season of Family Feud. And if that's not enough, Parade writes Steve can make anywhere between $20,000 to $100,000 per episode.
As for how Steve feels about his long-time job in the world of game shows, he clearly loves what he does. As he shared in an Instagram post on June 10, he's excited for fans to see what he's up to in the next phase of the Family Feud franchise.
"A new season of laughs and good answers on #CelebrityFamilyFeud is coming in ONE MONTH! 👏," he wrote ahead of Celebrity Family Feud's season 12 premiere on July 10. "Join me as your host, Thursday, July 10 on ABC and stream on Hulu."
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.