
James Ellroy Net Worth
View full profileJames Ellroy's net worth is currently estimated at $3M in 2026.
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1958$0.001MF
Mother's Murder
Mother's unsolved murder becomes life obsession.
1981$0.01M+900%C
Brown's Requiem Published
Debut crime novel marks entry into genre.
1987$0.1M+900%B
The Black Dahlia
Breakthrough novel based on famous murder.
1990$0.5M+400%A
L.A. Confidential Published
Critical acclaim and commercial success for novel.
1997$1M+100%A
L.A. Confidential Film
Film adaptation wins Oscars, boosts fame.
2009$2M+100%B
Blood's a Rover
Continues writing, solidifying legacy.
2014$2.5M+25%B
Perfidia Published
First book in the second L.A. Quartet.
2019$3M+20%B
This Storm Published
Second book in the second L.A. Quartet.
2026$3MB
Noir Master Legacy
Remains a respected figure in crime fiction.
Last updated: February 23, 2026