Dana Loesch Net Worth

What is Dana Loesch's Net Worth and Salary?

Dana Loesch is an American conservative political analyst, radio/TV host and commentator who has a net worth of $3 million.

Dana Loesch is a conservative political commentator, author, and nationally syndicated radio host best known for her provocative style and strong defense of Second Amendment rights. She began her media career writing for St. Louis Magazine and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, where her "Mamalogues" column gained early attention. In 2008, she launched "The Dana Show," a local radio program that eventually became a nationally syndicated broadcast carried by over 200 stations across the U.S. Loesch gained national prominence as a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association from 2017 to 2019, where her outspoken videos and public appearances made her a polarizing figure in American politics.

Outside of radio, she hosted the TV show "Dana" on TheBlaze from 2014 to 2017 and has appeared frequently as a guest on Fox News, CNN, and other major networks. Loesch is also a best-selling author, having published books including "Hands Off My Gun" and "Flyover Nation." Today, she continues to host her daily radio show, publish written commentary, and speak at conservative events across the country. Known for her combative rhetoric and loyal following, Loesch has carved out a lasting niche in the world of conservative media.

NRA Salary

During her time working as the spokesperson for the National Rifle Association Dana Loesch earned an annual salary of $400 thousand.

Early Life and Education

Dana Loesch was born as Dana Eaton on September 28, 1978 in Missouri. She was brought up by her mother Gale in a Southern Baptist family. As a teenager, Loesch attended Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri. She went on to attend St. Louis Community College before transferring to Webster University, where she studied journalism. After getting pregnant, Loesch dropped out of college. Originally a Democrat, she became a Republican in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks.

Career Beginnings

Beginning her career in journalism, Loesch wrote for St. Louis Magazine and did investigative news articles. She also launched the website Mamalogues, which was published as a weekly online column by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 2006 to 2008.

Radio and Television

In 2008, Loesch started hosting her own radio show, which soon became a nationally syndicated daily program called "The Dana Show: The Conservative Alternative." The show airs on the rightwing network Radio America. Loesch went on to serve as a guest host on various other rightwing national radio shows, including those hosted by Glenn Beck and Michael Savage. In early 2014, she debuted her daily television show "Dana" on Beck's TheBlaze TV. Regular guests on the program included writers Brandon Morse and Benjamin Howe. "Dana" ended in late 2017. Elsewhere on television, Loesch has appeared as a guest on Fox News, CNN, HBO, and CBS, among other networks.

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NRA Controversies

Loesch was the subject of major controversy during her time as a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association, mostly for various comments she made. In 2017, she was widely denounced for an online NRA video that promoted police violence against American citizens. The same year, Loesch was criticized for another NRA video in which she called the New York Times an "untrustworthy, dishonest rag that has subsisted on the welfare of mediocrity." In early 2018, she was decried for stating that the NRA had no responsibility in stopping gun violence in the United States. Later in the year, Loesch said that the police shooting of Philando Castile was justified.

Other Controversies

In early 2012, Loesch generated controversy for defending US Marines who were videotaped urinating on dead Taliban fighters. Later, in 2016, she got pushback when she called the mainstream media "the rat bastards of the Earth" and "the boil on the backside of American politics."

Additional Career Details

After parting ways with the NRA around 2019, Loesch continued growing her brand independently. She launched a new syndicated radio show under Radio America called The Dana Loesch Show, which now broadcasts on over 200 stations nationwide. In 2020, she also signed a multi-platform distribution deal with Audacy (formerly Entercom), expanding her reach further into digital radio and podcasts.

Book Publications: Loesch is the author of several politically themed books, including:

• "Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America" (2014)
• "Flyover Nation: You Can't Run a Country You've Never Been To" (2016)
• "Grace Canceled: How Outrage Is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy" (2020)

Substack and Digital Media Presence: In recent years, Loesch has leaned into subscription-based content via her website and Substack, offering commentary and bonus content to her followers. She also remains active on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and podcasting platforms.

Personal Life

Following her pregnancy in college in 2000, Loesch dropped out of school and married music producer Chris Loesch. Together, they have two children.

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