Keke Palmer’s salary for ‘The Voice’ hosting gig revealed — and it’s a fraction of Carson Daly’s paycheck

Keke Palmer’s salary for ‘The Voice’ hosting gig revealed — and it’s a fraction of Carson Daly’s paycheck

Keke Palmer is earning about $4 million less than Carson Daly as the new host of “The Voice: Celebrity.”

The actress will make close to $2 million to host the all-new “eventized season” of the NBC show, dubbed, according to a report from the Sun.

“Her fee is just for hosting. She will not have producer credit, which also plays into the lower number,” a source told the outlet.

Keke Palmer’s reported salary as host of “The Voice: Celebrity” was revealed by the Sun. Getty Images for ESSENCE
Palmer will be making about $4 million less than Carson Daly (seen above), who has hosted the original version of the NBC show for years. Griffin Nagel/NBC

Daly, meanwhile, has reportedly been making around $6 million per season as both a host and producer. NBC revealed in a press release Tuesday that he will continue to host Season 30, which is currently in production and will premiere in September.

An insider said Daly’s “salary went up as he continued to lead the series” over the last 15 years.

Page Six has reached out to reps for Palmer, Daly and NBC for comment.

Palmer (pictured here) will make close to $2 million for the hosting gig. David Holloway/NBC
Daly (seen above with Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Adam Levine on “The Voice) has reportedly been making $6 million per season as both a host and producer for the NBC show. Trae Patton/NBC

Palmer, 32, and NBC jointly announced Tuesday that the comedian will serve as host for the special “The Voice: Celebrity” series, premiering in 2027.

“That’s right. It’s true. I’m hosting ‘The Voice.’ I’ll see you guys there,” Palmer said via Instagram.

According to an NBC press release, “The Voice: Celebrity” is “an extension of the longstanding series” with “actors, musicians, influencers, athletes, comedians, and reality television stars” as the contestants.

Queen Latifah, Riley Green and Joe Jonas will serve as coaches.

Palmer (seen above at the 2026 Met Gala) will not have producer credit on “The Voice: Celebrity.” Getty Images
Palmer (seen here) confirmed she’s hosting the new special season of the NBC show on Tuesday. Getty Images for Hearst Magazines

Daly is not hosting the season due to demands as co-anchor on the “Today” show and wanting to spend more time with his family, according to the Sun. He will, however, continue to serve as a producer.

The journalist spoke out about the change via Instagram on Tuesday, clarifying that he’s not leaving the series entirely.

“Many today have asked if I’m leaving the show. Nope,” he wrote. “We’re gonna try out these 2 formats this fall/spring & see how it goes! Hopefully this post clears up any confusion.”

Daly also said that while he’s “not the right” host for next year’s celebrity version, he’s still “producing and helping it launch from behind the scenes.”

Daly (seen here with Legend, Clarkson and Levine) is not hosting “The Voice: Celebrity” due to demands on “Today” and wanting to spend more time with his family, according to the Sun. Trae Patton/NBC
Daly (seen above on “Today”) released a statement clarifying that he’s not leaving the show entirely. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Later in his post, Daly said Season 30 — premiering next month with hosts Latifah, Green, Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson — “may be our best season yet.”

Daly has been the only host of “The Voice” since the show premiered in 2011. He’s been on the “Today” show since 2013.

He has four children — son Jackson, 17, and daughters Etta, 13, London, 11, and Goldie, 6 — with his wife, Siri Pinter.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *