Mike Greenberg’s net worth is not public, but published estimates commonly place it somewhere in the $20 million to $30 million range. The bulk of it comes from more than 25 years at ESPN, where he co-hosted Mike & Mike for 17 years and has hosted the morning show Get Up since 2018, a job The Hollywood Reporter said in 2018 would pay him about $6.5 million a year. Book sales add a smaller but real second income.
Greenberg was born on August 6, 1967, in New York City, which makes him 59 years old in 2026. Below is a fact-checked look at his career and the income streams behind the estimates.
Mike Greenberg quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Darrow Greenberg |
| Nickname | Greeny |
| Born | August 6, 1967 |
| Age in 2026 | 59 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York |
| High school | Stuyvesant High School (1985) |
| College | Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism (B.S., 1989) |
| Employer | ESPN (since 1996) |
| Best known for | Mike & Mike (2000 to 2017), Get Up (2018 to present) |
| Reported salary | About $6.5 million a year for Get Up (reported in 2018) |
| Hall of Fame honors | NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame (2016), National Radio Hall of Fame (2018) |
| Estimated net worth | Roughly $20 million to $30 million (unofficial estimates) |
How much is Mike Greenberg worth?
ESPN does not publish talent salaries, and Greenberg has never disclosed his finances, so any net worth figure is an estimate. The one hard data point is the 2018 report from The Hollywood Reporter’s Marisa Guthrie that Greenberg would earn about $6.5 million per year to host Get Up. Add nearly two decades of national radio and TV work before that, plus several books, and an eight-figure fortune is a reasonable conclusion, even if the exact number is unknown.
His main income sources
- ESPN television: hosting Get Up, ESPN’s weekday morning show, plus NFL Draft coverage and, in past seasons, NBA Countdown.
- ESPN radio and audio: 17 years of the nationally syndicated Mike & Mike, then his own show Greeny from 2020 to January 2025, and the First Draft podcast.
- Books: five books, including two novels and a humor memoir.
Some websites claim he has large business investments and many endorsement deals. We found no reliable reporting to support those claims, so they are not included here.
Early life and education
Greenberg grew up in New York City and graduated from Stuyvesant High School, one of the city’s selective public high schools, in 1985. He then studied at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism near Chicago and earned his degree in 1989. Staying in Chicago after graduation turned out to be the key decision of his early career.
Career: from Chicago radio to ESPN
Chicago years (1989 to 1996)
Greenberg started at WMAQ-AM in Chicago in 1989. From 1992 he worked as a reporter and host at sports station WSCR, then moved into television with SportsChannel Chicago (1994 to 1995) and the local news channel CLTV (1995 to 1996). That mix of radio and TV experience made him a natural fit for ESPN.
ESPN and Mike & Mike (1996 to 2017)
He joined ESPN in November 1996 as a host on the new ESPNEWS channel and also anchored SportsCenter. In 2000 he was paired with former NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic on ESPN Radio’s morning show. Mike & Mike worked because the two were opposites: Greenberg the polished, city-raised fan and Golic the former player with a locker-room perspective. The show was simulcast on ESPN2 and became one of the most listened-to sports talk programs in the country. It ran until November 2017. The clip below shows the kind of debate he is known for on ESPN, here comparing how the media treats LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
Get Up and beyond (2018 to present)
ESPN built Get Up around Greenberg, and the show premiered on April 2, 2018. It was a big investment for the network, and the reported salaries for Greenberg and his original co-hosts drew attention because ESPN had recently cut staff. The show survived early ratings criticism and remains part of ESPN’s morning lineup, with Greenberg as host.
He has also hosted ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage and, for a period, NBA Countdown. His solo radio show Greeny launched in 2020, and he signed off for the last time on January 27, 2025, saying his schedule had become too full to keep doing it. For another long-running ESPN voice, see our profile of Bill Plaschke, a regular on Around the Horn.
Mike Greenberg’s books
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Why My Wife Thinks I’m an Idiot | Humor memoir |
| 2010 | Mike and Mike’s Rules for Sports and Life | Co-written with Mike Golic |
| 2013 | All You Could Ask For | Novel |
| 2015 | My Father’s Wives | Novel |
| 2023 | Got Your Number | Novel |
All You Could Ask For is tied to a cause he cares about: according to his ESPN bio, he and his wife Stacy donated 100% of the novel’s proceeds to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Book income is modest next to an ESPN salary, but it gives him a second career outside broadcasting.
Awards and honors
Greenberg was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2016 and the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2018, honors that recognize his Mike & Mike run. Older articles credit him with several Sports Emmys and a personal Marconi Award, but we could not confirm those specific claims and have left them out.
Personal life
Greenberg married his wife, Stacy, in 1997, and the couple have two children. She features prominently in his first book, and the couple have supported cancer research charities together. Beyond that, he keeps his family life fairly private. If you follow the NFL side of his work, our piece on Andy Reid’s net worth covers one of the coaches he discusses most often.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mike Greenberg’s net worth?
There is no official figure. Published estimates commonly fall between about $20 million and $30 million, based mainly on his ESPN career.
How much does Mike Greenberg make at ESPN?
The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2018 that he would earn about $6.5 million per year to host Get Up. ESPN has not confirmed his current pay.
How old is Mike Greenberg?
He was born on August 6, 1967, in New York City, so he is 59 in 2026.
When did Mike & Mike end?
Mike & Mike ran on ESPN Radio and ESPN2 from 2000 until November 2017. Greenberg moved to Get Up, which launched on April 2, 2018.
Has Mike Greenberg written books?
Yes, five: Why My Wife Thinks I’m an Idiot (2006), Mike and Mike’s Rules for Sports and Life (2010), All You Could Ask For (2013), My Father’s Wives (2015) and Got Your Number (2023).
