Trey Gowdy is an American politician and former prosecutor who served as a U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. He is best known for his role as chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi, which investigated the 2012 terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. As of 2023, Trey Gowdy’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Gowdy’s net worth is largely derived from his successful career in politics and law. He served as a prosecutor for the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in South Carolina from 1994 to 2010, and he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. Gowdy’s salary as a member of Congress was $174,000 per year, and he also received income from book deals and speaking engagements.