Gwen Stefani or Kelly Clarkson? A Look at Which ‘The Voice’ Coach Has the Bigger Fortune
The Voice Season 29 returns this spring with a bold new twist under the title The Voice: Battle of Champions. For the first time, the season trims the coaching panel to three powerhouse mentors: Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine. All three coaches have previously led artists to victory, turning the spotlight into a true champions’ showdown. While Clarkson is in the limelight this season, many fans miss No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani for her rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic and sweet advice. So, who has the biggest fortune between the two coaches? Here’s what to know.
Kelly Clarkson’s net worth: What is ‘The Voice’ Season 29 coach’s fortune?
Fans watching The Voice: Battle of Champions are loving the revamped season. And Kelly Clarkson returned to the red swivel chair with familiar fire. A four‑time winning coach on the franchise, Clarkson is back after a brief hiatus and ready to guide a new crop of vocal talent. And she’s already making waves in the premiere episodes.
As of 2026, Kelly Clarkson’s estimated net worth is around $60 million, anchored by decades of success in music and media, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The American Idol winner turned media mogul has earned big money from coaching The Voice. She reportedly earned around $560,000 per episode, which works out to roughly $14 million per season. This earned her tens of millions across her nine seasons on the franchise.
Beyond The Voice, Clarkson’s income has been bolstered by her long‑running daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. The final episodes of the talk show will end in fall 2026. Clarkson decided to step away from daytime TV to focus on her kids following the death of their father, Brandon Blackstock, in 2025.
Gwen Stefani’s net worth: Inside the past coach’s fortune
Gwen Stefani has been a recurring coach on The Voice since joining the panel in season 7. The No Doubt frontwoman returned for seasons 9, 12, 17, 19, 22, 24, and most recently season 26. Her presence on the NBC singing competition has become one of the show’s memorable storylines, not only for her music industry credibility, but also for the on‑screen chemistry with fellow coach and husband Blake Shelton.
Reports indicate that Stefani’s salary for her coaching duties has climbed over the years. She started around $10 million per season and later reached approximately $13 million, according to The U.S. Sun, and potentially up to about $15 million, in later contracts.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Stefani’s net worth is estimated at $160 million, placing her among the more financially successful Voice coaches. That fortune stems from decades of success with No Doubt and as a solo artist. She also has fashion and lifestyle ventures like her L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers lines. With this in mind, Stefani’s fortune exceeds Clarkson’s by $100 million.
Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson have coached against each other on ‘The Voice’
Kelly Clarkson doesn’t have to compete against Gwen Stefani on The Voice Season 29. And she likely misses her, as the two women seemed to adore going head-to-head on the singing competition series. In a 2019 exclusive, Clarkson and Stefani discussed their experience working together for season 17.
“Last season, I was the only girl, which was fine, but I love female energy, so I’m excited to work with Gwen,” Clarkson said at the time.
“I have known Kelly for a long time,” Stefani added. “She’s come over to my house for play dates and dinner, and things like that. She’s really smart. She has a lot to say. She is off the cuff. So, I didn’t really know what kind of relationship we’d have on the show, because we have to be competitive.”
Fellow judge John Legend noted that Clarkson had difficulty “going into combat” against Stefani due to their bond.
The Voice: Battle of Champions airs on Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
