Talk shows may be inexpensive to produce, but when it comes to host salaries, shows that want to compete don't spare the coin.

And hosts realize they can turn their star appeal and show business acumen into even more cash. So which active late night hosts carry the most coin? Let's see what's in their wallet.

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Conan O'Brien's quirky brand of late night TV has served him well in basic cable. While Stephen Colbert still holds the No.

Why the pay cut? According to reports, it was the move from cable to network television, with the larger audience part of Colbert's overall benefits.

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We bet it won't be long before Colbert gets a bump in salary. That's due in part to a pay rise. With her new streaming shows on Netflix - which are kind of talk shows, I suppose - late night's Chelsea Handler comes in at No.

Today he hosts a game show and launched a niche talk show on the History Channel, Join or Die with Craig Ferguson.

And even though his popularity is surging as host of NBC's iconic late night program, Jimmy is still in the back of the net worth pack. Daly's net worth is sure to grow, as well.

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Besides his late night program, Daly hosts the popular show The Voice and produces NBC's annual New Year's Eve special. He also dabbles in acting and producing.

As the the former SNL host becomes more popular with late night viewers, you can expect that net worth to rise. His Carpool Karaoke segments are an Internet sensation, ensuring new viewers all of the time.

His show has a classic BBC flavor and is somewhat fresh and new for U.

And as an accomplished performer, too, you can expect his net worth to climb as well. It's the after-show that everyone watches, and The Talking Dead 's host, Chris Hardwick, rounds out our Top Letterman's cash comes from his production company, Worldwide Pants, and real estate investments.

Leno collect his extra cash through an extensive line-up of stand-up shows across the country and a couple of new TV gigs. Fake news has been good to Jon Stewart.

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