The Richest YouTubers And Their Net Worth 2023

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As of 2019, the richest YouTubers are estimated to be worth a combined $1.2 billion. That's a lot of money! So, how did they make all that money? And how do they spend it?

Let's take a look at the five richest YouTubers in the world and see how they got to where they are today.

5. PewDiePie – $40 million

PewDiePie is the stage name of Swedish YouTuber Felix Kjellberg. He's best known for his gaming videos, but he also posts vlogs and comedy sketches. His channel has over 90 million subscribers, making it the most subscribed channel on YouTube.

PewDiePie's estimated net worth of $40 million comes from a combination of his YouTube ad revenue, merchandise sales, and sponsored content. In 2016, he made $15 million from YouTube ads alone.

PewDiePie has used his wealth to buy a $4.9 million house in Brighton, England. He's also given away thousands of dollars to charity, including $50,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

4. Dude Perfect – $20 million

Dude Perfect is a YouTube channel run by five friends – Coby Cotton, Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, and Tyler Toney – who all met while attending Texas A&M University. The group is best known for their trick shots, but they also post videos of themselves playing sports, competing in various challenges, and pull pranks on each other.

The group's YouTube channel has over 40 million subscribers and their videos have been viewed over 3 billion times. Dude Perfect's estimated net worth is $20 million.

Most of their income comes from YouTube ads and sponsored videos. They've also made money from merchandise sales and book royalties. In 2018, they signed a deal with the Dallas Cowboys to be the team's official trick shot experts.

3. Markiplier – $24 million

Markiplier is the online alias of American YouTuber Mark Fischbach. He's best known for his gaming videos, but he also posts vlogs, comedy sketches, and occasional music videos. His YouTube channel has over 23 million subscribers.

Markiplier's estimated net worth is $24 million. Most of his income comes from YouTube ads, but he's also made money from sponsored videos, merchandise sales, and live performances.

In 2017, Markiplier raised over $1 million for the charity fundraising platform Extra Life. He's also given away thousands of dollars to other charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

2. VanossGaming – $24 million

VanossGaming is the YouTube channel of Canadian YouTuber Evan Fong. He's best known for his gaming videos, but he also posts vlogs and comedy sketches. His channel has over 24 million subscribers.

VanossGaming's estimated net worth is $24 million. Most of his income comes from YouTube ads, but he's also made money from sponsored videos and merchandise sales.

In 2016, VanossGaming launched his own line of gaming merchandise. He's also given away thousands of dollars to charity, including $10,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

1. Jeffree Star – $50 million

Jeffree Star is an American YouTuber, makeup artist, and entrepreneur. He's best known for his makeup tutorials, but he also posts vlogs, fashion videos, and occasional music videos. His YouTube channel has over 16 million subscribers.

Jeffree Star's estimated net worth is $50 million. Most of his income comes from his successful cosmetics line, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. He's also made money from YouTube ads, sponsored videos, and merchandise sales.

In 2018, Jeffree Star donated $10,000 to the family of Make-A-Wish child Gage Garmo who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He's also given away thousands of dollars to other charities, including the Los Angeles LGBT Center and the Trans Lifeline.