Anthony Fauci has significantly increased his net worth since departing from government service in December 2022, earning an estimated $12.5 million in his first year of retirement. This influx of income has nearly doubled his net worth to an estimated $27.5 million.

Fauci, who served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years and was the highest-paid federal employee at the time of his retirement with an annual salary of $480,654, has diversified his income streams. These include a $5 million book deal for his memoir "On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service," lucrative speaking engagements, prestigious awards, and a taxpayer-funded pension.

According to a financial disclosure report obtained by Open The Books, Fauci earned $3.5 million in his first year post-retirement. His income from public speaking engagements alone is estimated to be at least $900,000, with appearances commanding fees between $50,000 to $100,000. He has undertaken at least 18 public speaking engagements since 2024.

In addition to his memoir, Fauci continues to earn royalties from a textbook he has edited since the 1980s, with annual earnings estimated between $100,000 and $1,000,000. He also holds a position at Georgetown University, where he has reportedly earned an estimated $750,000 from teaching. Academia has also recognized his contributions with awards such as Columbia University's Calderone Prize ($50,000) and the National Academy of Medicine’s Lienhard Prize ($40,000).

Fauci also receives a government pension, estimated at over $350,000 annually, which has provided him with approximately $1.5 million since his retirement. These earnings have contributed to a total gross income of an estimated $12.5 million since late 2022.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fauci's net worth was reported at $7.6 million in 2019. By 2023, this figure had risen to $15 million, a period during which he also received taxpayer-funded transportation and security details.

Fauci stepped down from his government role in December 2022. His tenure at NIAID saw him become a prominent figure in the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing, which drew criticism from some Republican lawmakers.

Lawrence Gostin, a colleague at Georgetown, described Fauci as being deeply engaged with students and maintaining a quieter personal routine. Gostin noted Fauci's pride in his heritage and his continued physical fitness.

Fauci opted for a low-key retirement send-off, rejecting a larger event organized by the National Institutes of Health in favor of a more modest gathering. Despite his public profile, he has maintained a relatively private personal life with his wife, Christine Grady.