How much is Jerry Jones’s Net Worth in 2023
James Craig
Updated on December 31, 2025
Jerry Jones is an American former football player, entrepreneur, businessperson, actor. As of June 2023, Celebrity Net Worth placed his net worth at an estimated US$11 billion. Forbes on the other hand puts his net worth a further higher above in US$13.4 billion.
A success career in both Oil and Gas and the National Football League as the CEO as well as several strategic investments and other bus iness ventures sums up the fortune Jones enjoys today. He is a successful entrepreneur and business owner who is known very well in the United States.
Who is Jerry Jones?
Jerral Wayne Jones was born on October 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, United States. At age 3, his family moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas. His parents whose names are unknown used to own two branches of Pat’s Super Market in the Rose City neighborhood of North Little Rock.
He attended North Little Rock High School, where he plated as a running back. After graduating in 1906, he went to the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship. During his time in college, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, a co-captain of the football team, and an all Southwest Conference offensive lineman.
At Arkansas, Jones’ teammate was Jimmy Johnson, whom Jones would later hire as his first head coach after he purchased the Cowboys.
After graduating from college in 1965, Jones borrowed a million dollars from the Teamsters union (which was run by Jimmy Hoffa at the time) to open up a number of Shakey’s Pizza restaurants in Missouri.
That experiment failed and Jones went to work at Modern Security Life of Springfield, his father’s insurance agency. He was the executive vice president of the firm. He tried to start several businesses in the late 60s. At one point, again using Teamster’s money, Jones tried to buy the NFL’s San Diego Chargers.
Eventually, he went back to Arkansas to get his Master’s degree in Business and graduated in 1970. Jones launched Jones Oil and Land Lease, a privately held company that does natural resource prospecting. He spent the next two decades making money and plotting his return to football.
In 2008, Jones created Legends Hospitality as a partnership with Yankee Global Enterprises. Legends is a food, beverage, merchandise, retail and stadium operations company serving entertainment venues such as Cowboys Stadium.
How many houses and cars does Jerry Jones have?
The billionaire and his wife own an enormous home in the Highland Park area of Dallas estimated at US$20 million. He owns another mansion in Florida amongst a few others. Jones owns several automobiles including the black Lexus he was involved in an accident with.
How much does Jerry Jones make per year?
There are currently no information in the media that answers this question. With an individual who has more than US$11 billion as a net worth, we do expect him to make more than US$1 billion per annum.
What investments does Jerry Jones have?
Jones has investments in Comstock Resources as well as real estate, hospitality management and Papa John’s franchises.
How many Endorsement deals does Jerry Jones have?
Jones has endorsed a number of brands throughout his life so far. Most notable amongst them was with Papa John’s Pizza, where he danced for the brand.
How many Philanthropy works has Jerry Jones supported?
He is a known philanthropist who has over the years supported several foundations and charitable organizations including the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation. The Jones family also pledged a donation of US$16.5 million to organizations supporting Arlington youth for over 33 years now.
How many businesses does Jerry Jones own?
Jerry Jones id the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. In the National Football League, his team is the most valuable franchise. He owns Jones Oil and Land Lease.
Also, he partnered with Yankee Global Enterprises to create Legends Hospitality, a food, beverage, merchandise etc.