Corey Harrison Net Worth

What is Corey Harrison's Net Worth?

Corey Harrison is an American businessman and reality star who has a net worth of $10,000. While he historically earned a substantial income from his television career, severe financial difficulties came to light in March 2026 (detailed in the section below).

Despite his lack of liquid cash, Harrison still retains a 5% ownership stake in his family's business, the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. While an average, successful pawn shop might be valued at around $2 million, the immense brand equity generated by one of history's most successful reality shows could push Gold & Silver's valuation to between $5 million and $10 million.

Based on these estimates, Harrison's 5% equity could be worth anywhere from $100,000 (at a standard $2 million valuation) up to $500,000 (at a $10 million valuation). However, because this stake is tied up in a privately held family business, it remains a highly illiquid asset that cannot be easily cashed out to cover immediate expenses.

The son of shop co-founder Rick Harrison and the grandson of Richard "Old Man" Harrison, Corey grew up inside the family business and began working there as a child. Over time, he rose from a stockroom worker to a major managerial figure at the shop, overseeing inventory, employees, and purchasing decisions. When "Pawn Stars" premiered in 2009, Harrison quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his blunt personality, sharp negotiating style, and comedic dynamic with fellow cast members, including his father Rick and childhood friend Austin "Chumlee" Russell. The show became one of the most successful reality series in cable television history and helped transform the pawn shop into a major tourist destination. Harrison has spent much of his adult life balancing television fame with the day-to-day responsibilities of the family business while navigating personal challenges and health struggles outside the spotlight.

2026 Accident & Financial Problems

On January 23, 2026, Harrison was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident while riding his Harley-Davidson near his home in Tulum, Mexico. The crash—which forced him to miss his father Rick Harrison's wedding in nearby Cancun—left him with extensive injuries, including 11 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, internal bleeding, and a concussion. Because Harrison had stepped away from Pawn Stars and relocated to Mexico in late 2024, he was uninsured at the time of the accident.

Emergency Surgery and Complications

Harrison was initially hospitalized in Playa del Carmen for two weeks, but checked himself out against medical advice as out-of-pocket costs mounted. While resting at his Tulum home, his condition rapidly deteriorated. A house doctor was called to administer IV fluids and morphine—pain management that Harrison was reportedly hesitant to accept following the fentanyl overdose death of his younger brother, Adam, in early 2024.

As his oxygen levels plummeted, friends drove Harrison four-and-a-half hours inland to a more affordable medical facility in Mérida. Doctors there discovered that a completely separated rib was pressing into his lung. Surgeons drained nearly three liters of blood from his chest cavity, and Harrison underwent three life-saving surgeries during an additional 18-day hospital stay.

Financial Fallout and GoFundMe

The extensive, out-of-pocket care left Harrison with roughly $130,000 in medical debt. In March 2026, Harrison revealed to the media that the ordeal had entirely drained his savings, leaving him with just $400 in his bank account and heavily in debt to friends who had maxed out credit cards to fund his emergency treatment.

Consequently, his friend and former co-worker Aron Chambers launched a GoFundMe campaign with an $18,000 goal to help cover Harrison's back rent, ongoing medications, and eventual travel to the United States for continued recovery. When asked about his son's financial situation by the press, Rick Harrison did not offer financial support, issuing a brief statement reading: "Corey is a grown man and he will deal with his life as he sees fit." In a follow up interview, Corey explained that his father had actually paid roughly half his medical costs already, "isn't made of money" and has five other kids.

Real Estate

In 2013, Harrison paid $1 million for a 7,069 square foot home in Las Vegas. He listed this home for sale for $2.39 million in 2016. The home includes seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a basement with a bar, game area, and home theater. The home sits on more than an acre of land, and the property features a swimming pool with a waterfall and water slide, as well as two three-car garages and a fire pit. He lowered the price a few times, listed it for rent for around $6,000 per month, then ultimately accepted $2 million in May 2022.

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Early Life

Richard Corey Harrison was born on April 27, 1983, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He grew up surrounded by the pawn business. His grandfather, Richard "Old Man" Harrison, and his father, Rick Harrison, opened the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas in 1989, and Corey began helping around the shop when he was still a child.

Harrison reportedly started working at the store around the age of nine, performing small tasks such as cleaning merchandise and organizing inventory. As he grew older, he took on increasing responsibility within the business and became deeply familiar with the art of pawn brokering, pricing collectibles, and negotiating deals.

Because of his large build as a teenager, Corey earned the nickname "Big Hoss," a reference to the character from the classic Western television series "Bonanza." The nickname stuck and eventually became widely known to fans of "Pawn Stars."

"Pawn Stars"

In 2009, the History Channel premiered "Pawn Stars," a reality series centered on the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and the Harrison family's unique business. The show quickly became a breakout success and one of the network's highest-rated programs.

The series follows customers who bring in unusual historical artifacts, collectibles, and memorabilia to sell or pawn. Corey became a key figure in the shop's operations on camera, often serving as the day-to-day manager responsible for overseeing employees and helping evaluate potential purchases.

A major part of the show's appeal comes from the interactions between Corey, his father Rick, his grandfather Richard "Old Man" Harrison, and family friend Austin "Chumlee" Russell. Their mix of humor, arguments, and negotiations helped define the tone of the show.

Over the years, "Pawn Stars" has featured thousands of unusual items, from rare historical documents and vintage automobiles to movie props and sports memorabilia. The show's success also turned the pawn shop itself into a major tourist attraction in Las Vegas, drawing visitors from around the world who hope to see the cast or browse the store.

Role in the Family Business

While the television show brought global fame to the shop, Corey Harrison has long played a significant operational role behind the scenes.

He has been involved in purchasing inventory, managing staff, and helping maintain the shop's reputation as a destination for rare and unusual collectibles. In interviews, Harrison has often described the challenge of balancing the real pawn business with the demands of filming a television show that documents daily operations.

Despite the entertainment aspect of "Pawn Stars," the store continues to operate as a functioning pawn shop and retail business, and Harrison has been closely involved in its day-to-day management for much of his adult life.

In a season seven episode, Harrison threatened to leave the business unless he was given a 10% partnership, and though he was only given a 5% partnership at the time, he agreed to stay.

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Personal Life

Harrison met his first wife, Charlene, in high school, and they married in 2009. Corey and Charlene divorced in 2015. He went on to wed Karina "Kiki" Harrison in July 2017. Harrison filed for divorce 11 months later, and the divorce was finalized that September.

In 2010, Corey underwent gastric bypass surgery, lowering his weight from 365 pounds to 249 pounds.

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