As of May 2025, Joe Biden’s net worth is estimated at $10 million, according to Forbes. The bulk of this wealth comes from real estate, pensions, book deals, and past salaries.
According to Reuters, at the age of 82, the former President has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and has spread to his bones. Doctors note it is hormone-sensitive, which opens up several treatment options.
What is Joe Biden's net worth in 2025?
A report in Forbes suggests that Joe Biden’s total assets and liabilities add up to around $10 million. This figure is drawn from his 2024 tax returns and public asset disclosures.
It reflects his long career in public office, book earnings, and investments. Independent outlets like Forbes and Investopedia report similar figures.
Where does Joe Biden's money come from
According to a report in CNN, a key source is his presidential salary of $400,000 per year, plus allowances. And according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, he also receives federal pensions from 36 years in the Senate and four years as Vice President.
Post–vice presidency book deals and speaking fees added several million dollars. Finally, investment income and retirement accounts contribute smaller amounts.
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Which homes make up most of his wealth
Roughly two-thirds of his net worth is held in real estate, according to Forbes. Joe Biden and his wife own two Delaware properties worth about $7 million combined.
One is a summer home near Rehoboth Beach and the other is a house in Wilmington. Property values have risen steadily since purchase, boosting his overall assets.
Books and speeches
According to USA Today, in 2017, Joe Biden and Jill Biden signed a multi-book contract reportedly worth several million dollars. His memoir, Promise Me, Dad, topped bestseller lists and generated sizable royalties. Between book tours and lectures, speaking engagements added further income. Those earnings, however, were largely one-time boosts rather than ongoing streams.
What happened with his health
On May 18, 2025, Biden’s office announced he has prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones.
The disease is hormone-sensitive, offering treatment paths that can slow its progress. He and his medical team are now reviewing options and are expected to share updates soon.
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