William Shatner’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| Sep 2026 | $100 million | Celebrity Net Worth · page last updated September 29, 2026 |
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William Shatner’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Celebrity Net Worth 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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William Shatner has an estimated net worth of $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, William Shatner net worth page (figures as of September 29, 2026).
William Shatner is a Canadian actor, born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal. He graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1952, and his screen career began in Canadian films and television while he was still at college. A small role in The Butler's Night Off in 1951 was his first credit.
He starred as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise from 1966 to 1994, from the original series through the first seven feature films. He later played Denny Crane in The Practice and Boston Legal from 2004 to 2008, winning two Emmy Awards, and in 2021 he flew to space on Blue Origin NS-18 at age 90, becoming the oldest person to do so.
How William Shatner makes his money
Star Trek is the base of his career. Captain Kirk brought him pay from the original series, an animated series and seven films, and the franchise still earns through reruns and licensed projects that keep a star in demand decades later.
Television after Star Trek added more. He played the alien Big Giant Head on 3rd Rock from the Sun, starred in T. J. Hooker from 1982 to 1986, hosted Rescue 911 from 1989 to 1996 and won two Emmys for Denny Crane. He also appeared in the comedy film Miss Congeniality in 2000, hosted The UnXplained from 2019 and starred in Better Late Than Never.
Outside acting he has written a series of books about his life and co-written novels set in the Star Trek universe, along with the TekWar science fiction series that was adapted for television. He also records music, starting with the 1968 album The Transformed Man, and his most successful album, Seeking Major Tom, came out in 2011.
His estimate
Celebrity Net Worth estimates William Shatner's net worth at $100 million, on its page last updated September 29, 2026. That figure is an outside estimate of what the star has earned and kept after taxes, fees and spending. It is not an official number, and the star has not confirmed it or published personal finances.
His figure reflects decades of television work, a franchise that never faded and a long list of side ventures in books and music. We will add any newer dated estimate from a named outlet to the chart above, and we never fill in the years between published figures.
Career and money timeline
- 1951
Takes a small role in the Canadian film The Butler's Night Off.
- 1966
Begins playing Captain Kirk in Star Trek.
- 1968
Releases the album The Transformed Man.
- 1982
Begins starring in T. J. Hooker.
- 2004
Begins playing Denny Crane in The Practice and Boston Legal.
- 2011
Releases the album Seeking Major Tom.
- 2021
Flies to space aboard Blue Origin NS-18.
William Shatner net worth FAQ
What is William Shatner's net worth?
William Shatner's net worth is an estimated $100 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, William Shatner net worth page (September 29, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did William Shatner get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Television, Film roles, Books, Music.
Is William Shatner a billionaire?
Not by current published estimates. William Shatner is estimated at $100 million.
What is William Shatner best known for?
He is best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise from 1966 to 1994.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth, William Shatner net worth page (September 29, 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, William Shatner (accessed November 5, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
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