When YouTube was first created in 2005, no one imagined it would later influence politics, establish an entirely new type of job and bring the world Justin Bieber? For Bieber, the Canadian artist, YouTube was just an avenue to kick off his career. However, for many, YouTube has turned into a profession by itself. One that is very profitable. So who are the wealthiest YouTubers according to net worth? Naturally, all numbers will be in US dollars.
20. Roman Atwood
Net Worth: $14.5 million
Roman Atwood has two YouTube channels, one with vlogs and the other with pranks. His pranks resulted in the release of a film titled Natural Born Pranksters, and he sold his brand of products.
19. David Dobrik
Net worth 15 million
The Slovakian-American vlogger, actor, and social media star is the latest addition to the list. Although he started his career on Vine, his followers on social media on YouTube and, more recently, TikTok have turned him into one of the more well-known celebrities on the web, propelling his name onto this list.
18. Dude Perfect
The net worth of $16 million
Dude Perfect consists of twin brothers Cory and Coby Cotton, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert, and Tyler Toney. The former college roommates first started by sharing online videos of trick shots. The sports-related videos they posted have earned immense popularity, a mobile application, a TV show, and partnerships with some of the most famous sports stars, including the most successful female athlete in 2019, Serena Williams.
17. Blippi (Stevin John)
Net worth $ 16 million
American entertainer Blippi found an area of interest on YouTube and launched educational videos for youngsters in 2014 to draw in this age group. His signatures are:
- His orange and blue beanie cap.
- An orange shirt.
- Blue suspenders.
- Bow ties color that appeals to the young crowd.
He was reportedly inspired to pursue his career when he was watching his two-year-old nephew watch video clips of poor quality YouTube videos. Today, most of his income comes from his retail business, including accessories, toys, and digital video.
16. John Green
Total net worth $17 Million
In the case of John Green, creating content for YouTube is a highly lucrative sideline. John Green, as well as their brother Hank, have multiple YouTube channels that include educational content. However, John’s main job is to be an award-winning and best-selling writer of novels, including “The Fault In Our Stars.”
15. DanTDM
Net worth $18.5 million
DanTDM — also known as Daniel Middleton — started his first YouTube channel, dedicated to Pokemon, in 2010. In 2013, he launched a second gaming channel geared towards youngsters between five and ten and focused mainly on Minecraft. He was later a star in a web-based series and wrote his best-selling graphic novel.
14. Jake Paul
The net worth of $19 million.
Jake Paul first shot to fame via Vine, where he began making videos at the age of sixteen. The platform helped him land a character in the comedy show Bizaardvark. After he quit the series show, he began to focus on YouTube, and his YouTube videos tend to be vlogs, and pranks, which have seen him in the hot spot several times.
13. Logan Paul
Net worth $ 20 million
Logan Paul first started making his name through Vine but also launched his own YouTube channel in 2013. He has also been featured in parts in TV shows such as Law and Order Special Victims Unit and worked with Dwayne Johnson. As his brother Jake, however, Logan has been involved in several controversies throughout his career.
12. Lilly Singh
The net worth of $20 million.
Lilly Singh has been performing her job correctly. The Canadian actor, who goes by the title of Superwoman, began posting comedy video clips on YouTube in 2010. She has worked with various well-known stars such as Seth Rogen, one of the biggest names in comedy. The most wealthy Canadian actors. Her television show and is regarded as one of the most influential people in comedy.
11. Rhett and Link
Value: 20 Million per annum
Their duo of Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal are a couple of comedians, actors, and personalities most well-known through their viral videos and comedic songs. They’ve since adapted this success into a TV series format, Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings, and their company, Mythical Entertainment Co., employs 100 people. In addition, they provide exclusive content via their fan accounts that are paid.
10. Preston Arsement
Net worth 20 million dollars
Much of this is due to Minecraft videos, Arsement has shot onto this list. Assessment is famous for streaming himself playing games like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Minecraft. In the past, he’s gained a big following on the gaming streaming platforms Twitch and YouTube. He also runs Minecraft servers for gamers to access, along with in-game purchases of virtual products.
9. Nastya (Anastasia Radzinskaya)
Net worth 20 million dollars
Anastasia Radzinskaya is a Russian-American YouTuber, best known as Nastya or Stacy. Radzinskaya was born in Krasnodar, Russia, in 2014 and is currently on this list, ranking in the 12th spot. She is a proponent of family-friendly content. She manages several channels together with her parents, such as Nastya, Stacy Toys, Stacy Show, and more, making her one of the most popular children’s YouTube stars globally.
8. James Charles
The net worth of $22 million
James Charles is living proof that male makeup experts don’t have to necessarily be male drag queen makeup. A controversial YouTube beauty channel and makeup artist was even the first CoverGirl male spokesperson when he was just 17 years old.
7. VanossGaming
Net worth 25 million dollars
Being an influencer on social media can be one of those. Jobs in Canada that pay more than $400k A year. VanossGaming is the pseudonym for Evan Fong, who has clearly been doing things correctly. He began by making games on YouTube and then became involved in developing video games. The Canadian YouTuber is also a producer of music.
6. Ninja (Tyler Blevins)
The net worth of $25 million
Ninja, a.k.a. Tyler Blevins shattered Twitch’s record for the most concurrently watched audience by an individual, and then broke the record again within a month. On YouTube, Blevins is most well-known for his streaming Fortnite. In addition to the cash that he earns through streaming, he also has lucrative sponsorship agreements.
5. Markiplier
Net worth 35 million
Markiplier, whose true surname is Mark Fischbach, has a well-known YouTube channel for his outrageous gameplays. He’s also collaborated with other YouTubers and stars and has a couple of actors credits on his journey to becoming one of the most popular YouTubers. Most generous millionaires, Markiplier has raised huge sums of money for charities through various fundraising channels and other activities.
4. PewDiePie
Net worth 40 million
PewDiePie is the name of the pseudonym for Felix Kjellberg, who started his YouTube channel in the year of 2019, posting gaming-related video comments. The channel later expanded into music, comedy as well as vlogs. He currently is the most-watched and subscribed video channel of an individual. The influence of the Swede is so enormous that whenever he plays an Indie game, it instantly increases its sales.
3. MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)
The net worth of $54 million
He is known for his innovative YouTube charitable acts. MrBeast regularly gives large amounts of cash to the public or even adopts an entire shelter for rescue dogs. However, he also earns an impressive amount from merchandise sales and sponsorships with Microsoft and Electronic Arts companies. However, MrBeast claims to invest most of his earnings into video productions, spending around $300,000 to create one video (up from just $10,000 several years in the past).
2. Ryan Kaji
The net worth of $60 million
Ryan Kaji (center) is not just one of the most successful YouTube stars but is also among the youngest. He was just four years old when he first began appearing on the YouTube channel of his personality that includes his sisters and parents. The channel was initially named Ryan Toys Review, and it has since changed its name to Ryan’s World. The 8-year-old Ryan now has his collection of toys, an app, and a television series.
1. Jeffree Star
The net worth of $200 million
Try it! Celeb beauty techniques You can also listen to an expert: Jeffree Star, for example. Jeffree has been a part of an online following ever since the time of MySpace and also had an online blog on the world of fame, beauty, and generally. He also had a musical career for a time, and in 2014, he launched his brand of cosmetics. He has a YouTube channel with makeup tutorials which was launched to help promote his brand. The channel took on a new life that was it’s own.
