Sue Aikens Net Worth (2022)

Introduction

Susan Aikens, also known as Sue Aikens, is an American hunter and television personality. She rose to fame from her National Geography documentary series ‘Life Below Zero,’ inspired by her intense survival techniques, determination, and perseverance in real life. She is an extraordinary and strong woman who practices the lifestyle of the people living in remote regions of Alaska and does hunting as her profession to earn a living. Besides this, she has also appeared in various reality TV serials, including ‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska’ and ‘Flying Wild Alaska.’

Currently, Sue lives at the 197 miles of North Arctic Circle, 80 miles away from the Kavik River Camp, Alaska. Sue Aikens lives in a territory surrounded by predators such as Foxes and Bears. Moreover, she was once attacked by a bear. Fortunately, she survived the attack. Aikens has been living in the sub-zero temperature of Alaska for years. Her estimated net worth stands at $1.5 million as of 2022.

Early Life

Sue Aikens was born on 1st July 1962 in Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States. Her real name is Susan Aikens. The 57-year-old hunter and television personality belong to the Caucasian ethnicity. She was the single child in her family. However, between the 1960s and early 1970s, Aikens’s parents got divorced due to some issues. As a result, sue’s childhood has been full of miseries. After the separation, her mother eventually left her alone in Alaska when she was just 12 years old.

Her despairing childhood has been a big reason behind her survival techniques. At the tender age of 12, she learned to use bullets and guns to practice hunting and earn a living. While she was growing up, she moved from one place to another, adapting to the cold weather of Alaska. She managed to graduate high school while she was 13 years old. In the following years, Sue took training on flying an airplane.

Career

From hunting in Alaska to earn a living to presenting her extraordinary life through reality TV series, her life completely changed in 2010. While hunting in the harsh weather conditions of Alaska, Sue was spotted by some producers who were associated with various documentary reality series. Her professional career began by appearing in the reality TV series ‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska’ in 2010. The series was released on the TLC Network and hosted by Sarah Palin, a former Alaska Governor.

Followed by this, opportunities started coming her way as she appeared in four Flying Wild Alaska episodes. Then, in 2013, she got her most significant breakthrough by appearing in ‘Life Below Zero.’ She received immense fame and achievement from the series. Following this, she was approached by Joe Rogan to appear in the popular podcast named The Joe Rogan Experience. Till now, she has completed a total of sixteen seasons of Life Below Zero.

Net Worth

• Being the leading caste of the National Geography show ‘Life Below Zero’, Sue earns a significant amount of money from each episode. Her yearly income from the show stands at $200,000. 
• She also earns through her Kavik River Camp from June to September. She charges $350 per day from her customers for food and accommodation. 
• In addition to this, she runs a gas station on the east side of the North Slope. 
• Her estimated net worth stands at $1.5 million as of 2022.

Famous Quotes by Sue Aikens

“The most important tool you can bring with you to the bush is your own intelligence and creativity. I’m a curious monkey, and when I’m alone doing my own thing, I blossom.”― Sue Aikens

“The decision to be this remote, it’s just something in your personality. It clicks, or it does not. Many Alaskans say it either gets in your blood or does not. If it does, no matter where you go back home to, it’ll always be calling you.”― Sue Aikens

“You cannot be too careful. The minute you let your guard down – bam! You’re dead out here.”― Sue Aikens

“This is what Alaska is to me: Every day, a challenge. Every moment, a challenge. Everything about it’s a challenge. I like challenge. It’s girl power.”― Sue Aikens

“Mother Nature’s going to tell me where I have to get things. I know what I need. I know I need to get it from her. She is a fickle little thing that likes to run and hide. You never go out unprepared.”― Sue Aikens

“You have got to be an active participant in your own life. Trust me; you are going to be an active participant in your death.”― Sue Aikens

“It’s a calculated risk every time you step out the door. There’s no guarantees, and the only guarantee is it’s a limited-time engagement.”― Sue Aikens

As of 2022, Israel Sue Aiken’s net worth is $1.5 million.