Anna Wintour net worth: Here's how much Vogue's editor-in-chief made before stepping down

Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of American Vogue, is stepping down after 37 years at the helm

Updated on: Jun 27, 2025, 24:49:11 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Anna Wintour, the iconic editor-in-chief of American Vogue, is stepping down after 37 years at the helm. The Daily Front Row, WWD and Business of Fashion confirmed that the 75-year-old made the big announcement in a staff meeting on Wednesday. Wintour will, however, stay on as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue.

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is stepping down after 37 years at the position (AFP)

Her first cover (the November 1988 issue), featured model Michaela Bercu in a $50 pair of jeans. The Israeli actor also had a $10,000 Christian Lacroix sweater on. “It was so unlike the studied and elegant close-ups that were typical of Vogue’s covers back then, with tons of makeup and major jewelry. This one broke all the rules,” Wintour told Vogue in 2012.

“Afterwards, in the way that these things can happen, people applied all sorts of interpretations: It was about mixing high and low, Michaela was pregnant, it was a religious statement. But none of these things was true. I had just looked at that picture and sensed the winds of change. And you can’t ask for more from a cover image than that.”

Anna Wintour's Net Worth and Salary

Anna Wintour’s net worth is estimated at $50 million as of latest estimates, Celebrity Networth notes. While the data is not official, the website adds that her annual salary as Vogue’s editor-in-chief was $4 million, supplemented by her roles as Condé Nast’s global chief content officer (since 2020) and artistic director (since 2013).

The Devil Wears Prada Connection

It has long been reported that Wintour’s formidable persona inspired Miranda Priestly in Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel The Devil Wears Prada, written by her former assistant, and the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep.

Weisberger, hired by Wintour in 1999, drew on her experiences, though she denied a direct portrayal. Wintour famously attended the film’s 2006 premiere in Prada, with her daughter Bee noting it “really got” her.

In 2024, Wintour told the BBC it’s up to others to decide similarities with Priestly, downplaying her “icy” reputation.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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