Why work as governor of Alaska for $125K a year when you can do this...
1. $1.25 million to $7 million for Going Rogue. Palin's memoir, in its twelfth week on the New York Times bestseller list, has dominated sales since its November release by Harper Collins. She acknowledged pocketing a $1.25 million advance sum in a financial disclosure forms while still in office, though industry insiders estimate the total payment was much higher, up to $7 million. If the book earns enough royalties to pay back her advance, she will reap additional ongoing payments.
2. $75,000 to $150,000 per speech. Palin signed on with the Washington Speaker's Bureau after resigning as governor and is making the speaking rounds. Though rumors at first circulated that groups were hesitant to book her due to her divisive reputation, she's given speeches in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Nashville, and, more recently, Florida. She snagged $150,000 for her debut speech in Hong Kong, as reported by Newsweek, but reports peg the going rate at $100,000 per gig -- which she is said to have earned for her Tea Party Convention speech last month -- minus a $25,000 discount for West Coast engagements.
3. $500,000 and counting for her Fox deal. In January, Palin struck a multiyear deal with Fox News to provide commentary on TV, web, and radio outlets. Terms were not disclosed. David Brunner, head of television talent agency DB & Associates, claims Fox has paid her about half a million dollars up front and is creating a recurring feature that would make Palin a more regular presence on its TV news shows. If this vehicle succeeds, he says, Palin's earnings will likely increase.
What is Sarah Palin Worth? - Business - The Atlantic