Sig Hansen Net Worth, Age, Height, Wealth (Updated 2022)

Sig Hansen

Net Worth:	$4 Million
Birthday:	Apr 28, 1966
Age:	57 years old
Height:	5.7 feet (172cm)
Birthplace:	United States of America
Occupation:	Captain, TV-personality, Writer
Instagram	@northwesternsig
Last Updated:	June, 2023

Sig Hansen is a television star of the show Deadliest Catch. He is also the captain of the fishing vessel called ‘Northwestern’ and he is responsible for giving technical advice on the show. Sig was born in Seattle Washington in April 1966 and he is the oldest of three kids. His father is of Norwegian ancestry. His father’s family comes from a long lineage of fishermen so it is no surprise that he has always been interested in fishing. Sig has a net worth of $4 million and he is one of the most recognizable cast members. He made his money from his fishing career.

How Did Sig Hansen Become Rich?

Sig became rich from his fishing career. He comes from a fishing family so he was introduced to the lifestyle at a very early age. Sig began fishing when he was 14 years and by the time he was 21 he was already a relief captain. At the young age of 26, he was already responsible for leading a ship.

His wealth and fame grew when he joined the television show Deadliest Catch in 2005. To date, Sig has done 17 seasons with the show gaining global recognition. He is a popular face on the television show and he is considered to be one of the well-paid stars of the show. In the television show, he presents as the tough captain who leads the ship.

Sig has an annual salary of $500,000 to $1,000,000 and this makes him one of the most paid television stars. He has also stayed in the television show for the longest. Starting from the pilot to the present, he had done 17 seasons so he has made very good money from the television show.

What Is Sig Hansen Net Worth?

Sig Hansen has a net worth of $4 million. He has made most of his money from fishing. Before he joined the television show Deadliest Catch, he was already a captain commanding a ship. However, he started increasing his net worth significantly after joining television in 2005.

Most of the money Sig Hansen makes is from his salary that can go up to $1,000,000. Over the years he has been able to accumulate that amount and he now has a net worth of over $4 million just from his fishing career.

However, he has started exploring other sources of income recently. He is a New York Times bestselling author of a fishing book ‘North by Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters‘. The book has been widely sold and brings him a significant income.

Recently he is a voice artist and has been the voice artist in animated movies like Crabby and Cars 2. He also took part in the Celebrity Apprentice so his net worth is continuing to increase.

How Sig Hansen Spends His Money?

Sig Hansen owns a mansion in Seattle Washington where he lives with his wife and daughters. The details of the house are not known but from the pictures posted online, it looks like a big and luxurious house.

He also owns a fishing vessel that is very expensive. There is nothing much said about cars or any other things that he owns. He has managed to keep his life private about how much he spends and the property that he owns.

Interesting Facts

• Sig Hansen is married to June Hansen. The two have been married for over 20 years. In 2019, during an episode of the deadliest catch, it was discovered that his wife has cancer. There is nothing much known about it but it is said that his wife has cancer around the neck.
• He has survived a heart attack two times. The first time was in 2016 and the second time was in 2018. He survived two heart attacks in a span of two years but he is currently doing well. His wealth has improved over the years and he now learning how to manage it.
• Fishing has always been a big part of his life and family. He comes from a fishing family with his Norwegian father being a fisherman. It is no surprise that he caught an interest in fishing at a very early age. By the time he was 14 years he was fishing and he became a full captain at 26 years with his ship.
• Sig was sued by his estranged daughter Melisa. She filed a lawsuit against his father for alleged sexual abuse. According to the case, it is alleged that Sig abused his daughter when she was about two years. The two have had a tough relationship over the years.
• Apart from fishing, Sig has recently diversified his career. He has become an author having written a fishing book. Sig is also a voice-over artist and his voice has been used in different animation movies.

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