Kevin Mccarthy and Judy Mccarthy Net Worth and Age Difference: Who Is Richer and Older?

Politician Kevin McCarthy and his longtime spouse Judy Wages have been married for almost three decades. But, which of the couple is the richest and oldest?

Kevin and Judy are High School sweethearts who first met at Bakersfield High School and fell in love from a young age.

“I actually liked one of his friends, but you know, Kevin’s personality wins you over, and he doesn’t give up,” she joked. 

The politician and Republican Party member stayed committed as Wages’ partner and in 1992, the strengthened their bond as they got hitched.

The couple still live in the first home they bought together.

They are parents to two children: a daughter named Meghan and a son called Connor.

In October 2015, McCarthy was accused of having an affair with Representative Renee Ellmers. He had unexpectedly dropped out of the race for Speaker of the House shortly before the allegations surfaced. 

Days earlier, Representative Walter B. Jones Jr. had sent Republican Conference chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers a letter stating that any candidates for a leadership position with “misdeeds” should withdraw from the race. McCarthy and Ellmers have denied the allegation.

The McCathy family are lifelong residents of Bakersfield. The politician and his family are Baptists and members of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Here’s what we know about Kevin McCarthy and his spouse, Judy McCarthy’s age and net worth difference.

What is Kevin McCarthy’s net worth?

For his long years in the politics space in the United States, the Republican Party member has accumulated an impressive fortune which makes him one of the wealthiest politicians in the United States.

Per CAKnowledge, Kevin McCarthy has an estimated current net worth of $30 million. However, according to Celebrity Net Worth, McCarthy is only worth $300,000. Other sources, including the Los Angeles Times, report his net worth at a minimum of $81,000.

As a congressional representative and Republican House leader, McCarthy receives an annual salary of $193,400. If he is elected speaker of the House, that will increase to $223,500.

His fortune comes from the multiple positions that he’s held in the United States government over the past couple of decades.

Before McCarthy became The White House Minority Leader, he held the title of Majority Leader from August of 2014 to January of 2019.

His previous positions also include House Majority Whip, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly, and House Republican Chief Deputy Whip.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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