“A single source close to Tom tells us that in the wake of Chris DeWolfe’s departure, Tom signed a new, two-year-deal worth $500,000 per year. As a part of the deal, Owen and new News Corp digital media boss Jon Miller asked Tom to stop coming to the office.”

according to this article at businessinsider.com.

i’ll tell you what. i could think of worse jobs out there. being paid $500,000 a year to be the most recognizable internet personality of the past 5 years and not have to come into the office or make any decisions. COOL.