Scott Cook’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $3.5 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $2.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $4.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $4.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $4.1 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $6.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $6.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $5.4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $5.3 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Scott Cook’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Scott Cook has an estimated net worth of $5.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Scott Cook profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $3.5 billion in 2019.
Scott Cook is an American businessman best known as the cofounder of Intuit, the financial software company behind QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint. He started his career at Procter & Gamble, then moved to Bain & Company in Menlo Park. In 1983, he launched Intuit after spotting a need for software that could help people handle household bills on personal computers. That idea turned into the company that made him widely known in technology.
Cook built his fortune mainly through Intuit, where he served as president and CEO from 1983 to 1994 and chairman from 1993 to 1998. He remains a director and holds a 2% stake. Forbes said his net worth was $5.3 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026. Beyond Intuit, he has also served as a director of eBay and Procter & Gamble and was an early investor in Snapchat.
How Scott Cook built his wealth
Most of Cook's wealth comes from software. He cofounded Intuit in 1983 and helped turn it into a major company for personal and small-business finance tools. Its best-known products include QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint. He led the business as president and CEO until 1994, then stayed on as chairman until 1998. Even after leaving those top jobs, he remained closely tied to the company as a director with a 2% stake.
His career before Intuit helps explain how he got there. At Procter & Gamble, he learned product development, market research, and marketing. After that, he worked in strategic consulting at Bain & Company. He later applied those lessons when he looked for a business idea of his own. Cook also added to his money story through other roles and investments, including board seats at eBay and Procter & Gamble and an early investment in Snapchat.
What Forbes says about his net worth
Forbes estimates for Cook have moved up and down over time. On the Forbes World's Billionaires List, it put him at $3.5 billion in 2019, $2.9 billion in 2020, $4.2 billion in 2021, $4.7 billion in 2022, $4.1 billion in 2023, $6.4 billion in 2024, $6.6 billion in 2025, and $5.4 billion in 2026. Forbes currently says he is worth $5.3 billion on its real-time tracker.
Those changes fit the way his money is structured. Forbes places him in technology and ties his wealth to software, with Intuit as the main source. Since he still owns a 2% stake and remains a director, the estimate is closely connected to the value of that holding. His early investment in Snapchat adds another piece, but the core of his fortune comes from the company he started and helped lead for many years.
Career and money timeline
- 1976
He earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.
- 1983
He launched Intuit and introduced Quicken.
- 1994
He stepped down as Intuit's CEO.
- 1998
He left the chairman role but stayed involved with Intuit.
- 2002
He and his wife established the Center for Brand and Product Management.
- 2026
Forbes valued him at $5.4 billion on its World's Billionaires List.
Scott Cook net worth FAQ
What is Scott Cook's net worth?
Scott Cook's net worth is an estimated $5.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Scott Cook profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Scott Cook get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Software.
Is Scott Cook a billionaire?
Yes. Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimates Scott Cook is worth $5.3 billion.
How has Scott Cook's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $3.5 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $5.3 billion (October 20, 2026).
What company is Scott Cook best known for?
He is best known for cofounded Intuit in 1983. The company is known for QuickBooks, TurboTax, and Mint.
Does Scott Cook still have a role at Intuit?
Yes. He remains a director and holds a 2% stake.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Scott Cook profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Scott Cook profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Scott Cook profile (April 8, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Scott Cook profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Scott Cook profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Scott Cook profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Scott Cook profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Scott Cook profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Scott Cook profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Scott Cook (accessed October 22, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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