Zohran Mamdani net worth: NYC's first Muslim mayor-designate owns no car, earns $142k a year as political fee

Zohran Mamdani net worth: Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Indian-origin politician from the US, recently defeated New York governor Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's Democratic mayoral primary election. Zohran secured nearly 43% of the vote to pull off the career-defining victory.

The son of filmmaker Mira Nair, Zohran comes from a fairly affluent family. As such, one would expect him to have a staggering net worth. This, however, is hardly the case. As per a Forbes report, his net worth stands at a modest $200,000.

Zohran Mamdani¡¯s sources of income explored

Zohran Mamdani has earned a respectable amount from his career in politics. His net worth is around $200,000 (Rs 1.71 crore). Zohran ran for a state assembly seat in 2020 and emerged victorious. This came shortly after he became a naturalised US citizen. He earns $142,000 annually. From the work done in that capacity.

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¡ª Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) June 26, 2025

His advocacy fee is quite low as he charges only $30 an hour. Additionally, he lives in a $2,250/month rent-stabilised Astoria apartment and travels by subway to his debate appearances.

Zohran also earns $1000 a year for the tracks he created under the nickname/moniker Young Caradmom.

About Zohran Mamdani

Born in Uganda in 1991, Zohran is the son of director Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani. He moved to the U.S. as a child and spent his formative years in New York City. He later graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Africana Studies .Zohran also worked as a foreclosure prevention counselor and helped tenants deal with housing issues. This experience eventually prompted him to pursue a career in politics and bat for ¡®affrdable housing¡¯.