Marcus Luttrell’s net worth is about $1.5 million. He amassed his net worth during his active days as a United States Navy SEAL and the sales of his books.
Marcus Luttrell is a former United States Navy SEAL who rose to the limelight after he survived the war in Afghanistan that killed all his co-officers on duty. Following his rise to fame, the public has grown interested in knowing more about him, and his net worth is not left out.
How Much Is Marcus Luttrell’s Net Worth Now?
According to some credible sources, Marcus Luttrell’s net worth is estimated at over $1.5 million, which ranks him as one of the richest war heroes. He was able to garner his net worth through years of great effort and dedication. Not only was he able to grow his income through his career as an author and former Navy SEAL officer, but he also has other income streams that contribute to the growth of his net worth.
A Rundown OF How Marcus Luttrell’s Net Worth Accrued
Marcus Luttrell Was a Navy Seal Officer
Marcus Luttrell’s career as a former Navy SEAL extensively added to his net worth. The former officer joined the Navy SEAL in 1999 and was sent to complete various survival courses within the military. In 2003, he was deployed to Iraq during the Iraq invasion to fish out and finish the remaining Iraqi resistance with SEAL Team 5. While he was still on the mission, he was also assigned to search for weapons of mass destruction, kill and capture terrorists.
He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 with SEAL Team 10 as a part of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1. During the same period in Afghanistan, he was deployed as a part of Operation Red Wings, which comprises a four-man Special Reconnaissance element with SDV-1. In the process of carrying out their mission, they were ambushed by the Taliban, who killed three of his teammates, leaving him as the only survivor.
Though Marcus Luttrell survived the attack, he was left with a series of injuries, including fractures, many shrapnel wounds, and a broken back. He was able to survive and escape with the help of the local Pashtun villagers. After his recovery, he was deployed to Ramadi during Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of SEAL Team 5 in 2006.
He incurred severe injuries, including a fractured spine and knees, which led to his final discharge from service. In the year 2007, he was medically discharged, and by 2009, he was granted a medical retirement via the Board of the Correction of Naval Records.
On his return, he was given many awards and honors, including a Navy Cross and a Purple Heart, one of which was from President George W. Bush. Meanwhile, a cursory detail of his earnings as of when he was on active duty is not known. However, according to several sources, the estimated base pay of a Navy SEAL is $85,520, which infers that Marcus raked in lots of cash while in service. At this moment, he is entitled to 50 percent of his average base salary.
He Has Authored Some Books Based On His Survival Story
After Marcus Luttrell was discharged from service, he returned to his home in the United States in 2007. He took the opportunity to put his experience with Operation Red Wings into writing. He co-wrote the book titled Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Red Wing with Patrick Robinson which captured what happened with Operation Red Wing and The Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10.
The book turned out to be a huge success, rising to the New York Times bestseller list. In 2012, his second book, titled Service: A Navy SEAL at War was released by Little, Brown, and Company. His books are sold on various book-selling platforms, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Wolf and Iron, Thrift Books, and many others. Though the prices on the book-selling platforms vary, he has sold over a thousand copies.
On December 25, 2013, the film version of Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Red Wing and The Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 was released, having Marcus Luttrell’s role taken by Mark Wahlberg. The film, which had a budget of $40 million, raked in $158.4 million at the box office.
The film, which was directed by Peter Berg, featured other movie stars like Ben Foster, Alexander Ludwig, Emilie Hirsch, and others. Though the exact amount that he earned from the film was not mentioned, it is known that Marcus Luttrell’s net worth received a tremendous increase through it.
Other Hustles That Adds To Marcus Luttrell’s Net Worth
Aside from the mentioned sources through which Marcus Luttrell’s net worth accrues, there are other means through which he rakes in cash and this includes inspirational speaking.
Marcus Luttrell his story as a means to motivate people. He spoke at the Mississippi State 35th Annual Insurance Day in 2023, which was hosted by the MSU College of Business Risk and Insurance Programs. He was also the key speaker at the Voices of Vision events held on April 20, 2023, at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex.
Marcus Luttrell is to hold an event with Chad Flemming, a retired US Army Captain, which is tagged A Salute to Freedom on May 27, 2023. The program, which is to be held, has its VIP tickets to be sold for $250, the second tier for $80, and the third tier for $40. As much as Marcus earns from the sale of tickets, he is also paid for his speeches. According to Speakerpedia, the he earns about $55,000 to $60,000 for telling his stories.
He also co-hosts After Action, a TV show that airs on The Blaze with Glenn Beck as the executive producer. The show has various ex-special operations veterans air their views on issues within the United States and it has been a success since it started airing, thus adding a considerable sum to Marcus Luttrell’s net worth.
Marcus Luttrell Has a Foundation
Marcus Luttrell also established a foundation in 2010, which he named the Lone Survivor Foundation. The foundation was set up with the aim of restoring hope for wounded soldiers in service and their families through the administration of health care and therapeutic support. It has its headquarters in Huston, Texas, and has partnered with the Boot Campaign to raise awareness about the difficulties that soldiers face upon return.
