Latest Update: Paul Teutul Sr.'s Assets & Salary & Career Highlights Net Worth 2026: Career Earnings & Assets

Many fans are curious about Paul Teutul Sr.'s financial success in 2026. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What Is Paul Teutul Sr.'s Net Worth?

Paul Teutul Sr. is an American entrepreneur, reality television personality, author, and producer who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Paul Teutul founded Orange County Choppers and Orange County Iron Works, and he has starred on the reality series "American Chopper" (2003–2010; 2018–present), "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" (2010–2012), "Orange County Choppers" (2013–2014), and "Orange County Choppers: American Made" (2015–2016).

Paul also produced numerous episodes of "American Chopper," and his sons Paul Jr. and Mikey have appeared with him on the series. Teutul has published the books "Orange County Choppers: The Tale of the Teutuls" (2006) and "Ride of a Lifetime: Doing Business the Orange County Choppers Way" (2009), and he appeared in the 2007 film "Wild Hogs," a 2008 episode of "My Name Is Earl," and Nickelback's 2007 music video "Rockstar." From 2012 to 2013, Paul competed on the NBC series "Celebrity Apprentice," finishing in eighth place. In 2007, Teutul shared an Astra Award for Favourite International Personality or Actor with Paul Jr. for "American Chopper."

Bankruptcy

In March 2018, Paul filed for bankruptcy. In the filing, he listed debts of $1,070,893 and assets of $1,801,729. He also claimed he makes around $15,000 per month in salary as a steel fabricator. His monthly spending tops $12,600. His attorney called the filing "proactive, not reactive… which is a positive thing for Mr. Teutul."

Early Life

Paul Teutul Sr. was born Paul John Teutul on May 1, 1949, in Yonkers, New York. He was raised in Pearl River, New York. At age 18, Paul joined the United States Merchant Marines during the Vietnam War.

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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.