Kristi Noem's Net Worth—The Accumulation of Wealth by the Homeland Security Secretary

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has amassed a multimillion-dollar wealth through her governmental service, authorship, and her husband's insurance enterprise.

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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has amassed a multimillion-dollar wealth through her governmental service, authorship, and her husband's insurance enterprise.

Before her recent position in President Donald Trump's administration, Noem served as the inaugural female governor of South Dakota, her own state. Prior to her gubernatorial election, Noem served as a representative representing South Dakota in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019. 12

Noem and her spouse, Bryon, possess an estimated net worth of $5 million, as reported by Forbes. Three This is how Noem accumulated her millions.

Noem's Government Salary

According to Forbes, Noem's annual pay as the Secretary of Homeland Security is approximately $235,100.

Noem's last financial statement indicated a salary of $241,519 as governor of South Dakota, approximately $121,000 per annum. Four She presumably received an annual salary of approximately $174,000 as a congressional member. Five

Capital Allocations and Enterprises

Noem Insurance, held by Bryon, Noem's spouse, is appraised at a value ranging from $1 million to $5 million, according to her 2024 financial report. Bryon possesses commercial real estate in Pierre, S.D., appraised at over $1 million, as per the disclosure.

Noem's report indicates her ownership of animals and equipment valued at up to $100,000. The couple possesses grazing land in Castlewood, S.D., appraised between $250,001 and $500,000, generating rental or royalty income of up to $50,000.

Noem, an author, has composed multiple works. She disclosed a $40,000 advance for her book "Not My First Rodeo: Lessons from the Heartland" and an approximate $140,000 advance for her book "No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong With Politics and How We Move America Forward" in her financial statement.