Sam McKinney Biography
Samuel Paul “Sam” McKinney is an American reality TV star and contractor best known for being a contestant on The Bachelorette Season 21. He now returns to reality TV, appearing in Bachelor in Paradise Season 10, which premiered on July 7, 2025, on ABC.
Sam McKinney Education/Career
After being homeschooled as a child, McKinney studied at Socastee High School. While in high school, he played on his high school football and baseball teams. He then attended Wofford College in South Carolina. McKinney works as a contractor at McKinney Custom Builders
Sam McKinney Age
McKinney was born on January 14, 1997, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is 28 years old as of 2025. McKinney celebrates his birthday on January 14th.
Sam McKinney Height
McKinney stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Sam McKinney Family
McKinney was born to Susan and Jeff McKinney. He has four siblings named Olivia, Hannah, Seth, and Charlie. Jeff celebrates his birthday on September 19th, as evidenced by McKinney wishing him a happy birthday via an Instagram post on September 19, 2024.
Olivia got married to Ed Kirtley in May 2024, with McKinney officiating the wedding. On September 11, 2024, he shared pictures of the wedding on his Instagram account and captioned “To one of the proudest days of my life….My sister @olivia…married each other in May, and what a powerful moment it was. To see my best friend live out my lifelong dream was such a feeling of inspiration…”
Seth celebrates his birthday on October 10th. On October 10, 2024, he posted a photo of himself and Seth and wished him a happy birthday. Hannah is McKinney’s twin sister, as evidenced by his Instagram post on September 26, 2024, captioned “Twin sis was in town so you already know Uncle Sam was in full swing….”
Sam McKinney Wife
McKinney is single, as evidenced by his appearance in Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. He enjoys riding motorcycles, golfing, and watching Sons of Anarchy during his free time.
Before his time on The Bachelorette Season 21, McKinney was single for almost a year after breaking up his engagement to a woman he had known since middle school because she was unfaithful to him. He regards the experience as the biggest heartbreak he has experienced.
Sam McKinney Net Worth
McKinney has an estimated net worth ranging between $100K– $2 million, which he has earned through being a reality TV star and contractor.
Sam McKinney The Bachelorette
McKinney gained prominence for starring in The Bachelorette Season 21, Jenn Tran‘s season. He won Jenn’s first impression rose on night one of filming and her first kiss as the Bachelorette. However, he was eliminated in week 6.
Sam McKinney Bachelor in Paradise
After searching for love on The Bachelorette Season 21, McKinney returns to reality TV in Bachelor in Paradise Season 10. Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 premiered on July 7, 2025, on ABC. The show follows previous contestants on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette as they travel to an isolated paradise in Costa Rica, previously set in Mexico for the first 9 seasons, for a second (or third) chance at finding love. Jesse Palmer returns as the host of the show.
Despite his tough exterior with tattoos and muscles, he swears he’s a total softie. With dreams of being a loving husband and father, he is looking for a meaningful connection to share his forever with. For him, infidelity is an absolute deal-breaker, and he wants a partner who is just as loyal as he is. He stars opposite
- Zoe McGrady
- Spencer Conley
- Lexi Young
- April Kirkwood
- Jack Lencioni
- Gary Levingston
- Jonathon Johnson