Top 15 Richest YouTubers in the World

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Written By Muhammad Abdullah

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The richest YouTubers in the world are living proof that being a full-time YouTuber is currently one of the highest-paying careers in the world. When YouTube began back in 2005, no one would’ve anticipated that it would become a so important part of everyone’s life.

Some have gotten significant benefits from the platforms, even though not everyone can construct them. They have a variety of ways to make money from their YouTube channels, the majority of which comes from advertising and promotions.

We have tallied the net worth of the hundreds of YouTube stars who are now making the most money. We included every type of full-time YouTuber, from vloggers to reviews, comedians, and more on our list. We didn’t include individuals like Bill Gates, John Green, etc. because their primary source of income isn’t YouTube.

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Now let’s rapidly go to the top 20 YouTubers in terms of wealth for the year 2022.

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1. Jeffreestar (Jeffree Star)

Jeffree Star is presently the richest YouTuber in the world with more than 16.2 million followers on the network. In addition to his work on YouTube, Jeffree runs a cosmetics business that brings in more than $100 million annually. He joined YouTube only to boost his music career, which he had previously pursued as well.

Jeffree formerly worked as a model and as numerous make-up artists before switching to full-tYouTubersuber. He also signed up for Myspace, where he posted on fame, beauty, and everyday life to a sizable following.

Jeffreestar (Jeffree Star)

In 2009, Jeffree Star published his first YouTube video; as of now, his channel contains 412 of them. He has earned everything in this time. He barely made $18 million from YouTube in 2018 alone.

Earnings in 2020:

$15 Million

Net Worth:

$200 Million

2. Dude Perfect

Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Cody Jones, Tyler Toney, and Garrett Hilbert make up Dude Perfect. They were all roommates in college while attending Texas A&M. In 2009, they launched their YouTube page and began uploading stunts and trick shots. They used to engage in constructive competitions and games with one another.

At Tyler Toney’s ranch, trick shots were demonstrated in the first video. After that, they produced a video called Sky Ranch and, for every 100,000 views, sponsored a kid via Compassion International.

In 2021, Dude Perfect will have 277 videos on its YouTube account and over 56.9 million followers. ESPN approached them as their videos began to gain popularity and ran their footage. They currently have a large number of endorsements and partnerships to boost their income.

Earnings in 2020:

$23 Million

Net Worth:

$50 Million

3. PewDiePie (Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg)

PewDiePie is a Swedish YouTuber that has over 111 Million followers, making him possibly the most well-known YouTuber worldwide. In his channel, he also has 4,458 videos where he plays games, responds to other videos, roasts people, and makes funny comments.

Pewd has jobs as a port captain, a hot dog vendor, and a Photoshop artist before joining YouTube. He was interested in gaming and painting throughout high school. After he had enough money, he purchased a computer, began playing games, and recorded his playtime on YouTube.

_PewDiePie (Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg)

There weren’t many significant gaming channels back then. As a result, PewDiePie was able to dominate the site with his videos and amass 5 Million followers by the end of 2012. PewDiePie and T-Series, an Indian music studio, got into a conflict in 2018.

Pewd’s popularity soared through the roof, and even though T-Series ousted him as the most subscribed channel on YouTube, he is still the most popular individual channel there.

Earnings in 2020:

$24 Million

Net Worth:

$40 Million

4. DanTDM (Daniel Middleton)

TheDiamondMinecart was the previous name of DanTDM’s YouTube channel, which he launched in 2012. He mostly played Minecraft on this channel. He also owns the Guinness World Record for the most viewers on a channel just devoted to Minecraft.

In 2009, he used to play Pokemon and CS: GO before starting this. In 2016, he gave DanTDM to the channel. In the same year, he also published Trayaurus and the Enchanted Crystal, a hardback graphic novel that spent nearly three months on the New York Times bestseller list.

Moreover, DanTDM starred in the Makes a Huge Scene web series, which had its premiere on YouTube Red. He presently has 3,547 videos and 25.7 million followers on his channel.

Earnings in 2020:

$18 Million

Net Worth:

$35 Million

5. Ryan Kaji (YT Channel: Ryan’s World)

Ryan’s World is perhaps the most popular YouTube channel among youngsters. Ryan Kaji reviews items does DIY scientific experiments and completes numerous channels in the videos on the channel. Mom of Ryan left her full-time position to work for this channel. It was once known as Ryan ToysReview before being rebranded.

Now, the family manages nine YouTube channels. Japanese and Spanish channels are also available. Ryan donates the majority of the gifts he evaluates to charities, his friends, and his family. Ryan’s World also includes a branded range of toys and clothes with the same name.

Exclusive to Walmart, this collection was introduced in 2018, and as of 2020, it has generated over $250 million. It is being offered at other stores as well. Aside from this, Ryan also has a deal with Amazon, and Nickelodeon for a television series.

Earnings in 2020:

$29.5 Million

Net Worth:

$32 Million

6. Markiplier (Mark Edward Fischbach)

Markiplier produces comic skits and video gaming commentary on his YouTube channel, which has 34.3 million followers and 5,387 videos. In 2012, he started doing sketch comedy on YouTube, taking on the roles of all the characters. This is how he came up with his moniker, a combination of Mark and Multiplier.

After a suspension on his Adsense account by YouTube, he was forced to start a new channel called MarkiplierGAME where he concentrated on Let’s Play videos. On this channel, he racked up more than 20 million members by 2018.

Together with Ethan Nestor, he also started a channel in 2019 called Unus Annus, which they canceled after a year. Moreover, Markiplier has a hugely popular podcast called “Distractible.”

Earnings in 2020:

$19.5 Million

Net Worth:

$28 Million

7. Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins)

Ninja is a well-known pro gamer who works as a full-time YouTube celebrity. He never received a high school diploma and never attended college. Instead, he began broadcasting Halo 3 while playing it at a professional level.

He had previously competed for Luminosity Gaming, Team Liquid, Renegades, and Cloud9. Also, he used to play Fortnite and PUBG on Twitch. Now, Ninja has 1,5303 videos and over 23.9 million subscribers.

Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins)

Ninja broadcasts on Twitch in addition to YouTube, and he is a partner in Facebook Gaming. Also, he joined Mixer and departed Twitch in 2018, however after Mixer’s closure in 2020, Ninja came back.

Net Worth:

$25 Million

8. Logan Paul

The senior Paul brother, Logan Paul, has 721 videos on his YouTube account and 23.2 million followers. When he was eleven years old, he began creating YouTube videos for a channel named Zoosh. He began blogging on “Vine” and started his channel in 2013.

In 2015, he was the most well-liked Viner. Logan Paul has just begun competing in boxing contests. You’ll encounter KSI farther down this list; he battled against him. Also, he participated in the controversial boxing contest against Floyd Mayweather in 2021, winning about $10 million.

In addition to writing the script, Logan Paul performs in other TV series. He frequently makes appearances at boxing and mixed martial arts events. He was also featured on WWE Wrestlemania 37.

Earnings in 2020:

$16 Million

Net Worth:

$25 Million

9. Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson)

Mr. Beast, who frequently hosts genuine prizes and contributes a sizable amount of his revenue, maybe the most giving YouTube creator. When he was 13 years old, he began making YouTube videos exposing the money and gaming of other YouTube stars.

As a philanthropist, he frequently does challenger videos where he distributes thousands of dollars in contributions. Recently, Mr.Beast posted a video based on the popular Netflix series Squid Game which took $3.5 million to develop, and he handed away a cash reward of $623,000 to the winner.

Mr. Beast has released 716 videos and presently has 85 million followers. He also has a gaming channel that acquired 10 million subs in the first year just. He had also hired his pals to assist him to operate the channel.

Earnings in 2020:

$24 Million

Net Worth:

$25 Million

10. Rhett & Link (James McLaughlin & Charles Lincoln)

The Rhett & Link YouTube channel has 342 videos and more than 4.99 million followers. The YouTube series “Good Mythical Morning,” which James and Charles refer to as “Internetainers,” has made them extremely well-known.

The name of this series comes from a day when Rhett and Link were forced to stay indoors after being found writing profanity on their desks. They received coloring books with illustrations of fantastical creatures.

Rhett & Link (James McLaughlin & Charles Lincoln)

In a North Carolina primary school during the first grade, James and Charles became friends. They also produced a documentary called “Looking for Ms. Locklear” that was based on this interaction. They now own “Smosh” and five YouTube channels.

Earnings in 2020:

$20 Million

Net Worth:

$24 Million

11. Vanoss Gaming (Evan Fong)

With 1,471 videos, Vanoss Gaming has more than 25.6 million subscribers. DJ and music producer Evan Fong also provide commentary for video games. He left his second year early to concentrate on his YouTube channel. Under the name Rynx, he creates and performs music.

His debut album was published in October 2019, and a remixed version followed in July 2020.

VANOS, a BMW variable valve timing system, is where Vanoss Gaming earned its name. On his channel, he frequently uploads montage-style movies and engages in multiplayer activities.

Earnings in 2020:

$15 Million

Net Worth:

$23 Million

12. Jake Paul

Jake Paul is a YouTuber-turned-boxer with over 20.4 million subscribers and a 4-0 record. He is Logan Paul’s younger brother, who is a YouTuber and boxer as well. Jake began uploading on YouTube in 2014 after beginning his video-producing career on Vine in 2013.

In 2018, Jake founded Team 10 and issued the track “It’s Everyday Bro.” In the Billboard Top 100, the song peaked at number 91. He defeated another YouTuber named AnEsonGib in the first round of his boxing debut in 2018.

Jake Paul

He is renowned for issuing intriguing challenges to his rivals. Tyron Woodley, the former UFC Welterweight Champion, presented Jake with his most notable victory in August 2021.

Earnings in 2020:

$19 Million

Net Worth:

$22 Million

13. James Charles

In December 2015, James Charles launched his YouTube account and began publishing videos on fashion, beauty, and other topics. In addition, he launched a beauty company and Sisters Apparel apparel line. James’ YouTube channel has 370 videos and more than 24.4 million followers as of 2021.

He had a difficult past and experienced bullying in high school. After assisting a friend with her cosmetics for a school dance, he began doing makeup himself. Then he began instructing himself professionally and making instructional videos.

James Charles collaborated with Katy Perry as the first male CoverGirl ambassador in 2016. He has had enormous success on Instagram as well.

Earnings in 2020:

$14 Million

Net Worth:

$22 Million

14. Preston (Preston Blaine Arsement)

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He currently has a channel called Preston where he does vlogs, plays games, and takes on challenges. He has five highly popular YouTube channels, all of which he administers. BriannaPlayZ, Preston’s wife, also has a YouTube channel with more than 3 million followers.

Preston’s family includes other individuals who have flourishing YouTube feeds. They also commonly show up in his videos.

Earnings in 2020:

$14 Million

Net Worth:

$20 Million

15. Lily Singh

The most well-known female YouTuber on our list is arguably Lily Singh, a Canadian of Indian descent. In 2010, she launched her YouTube page and began posting videos there as IISuperwomenII.

Her idea that she could do anything as a youngster served as the inspiration for this. She holds a psychology degree from York University as well. She launched SuperwomanVlogs in 2011; it is currently known as Lily Singh Vlogs.

Lily Singh

Moreover, Lily Singh received her fourth Steamy Award and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite YouTube Star in 2017. Presently, Lily Singh has 844 videos and 14.7 million subscribers.

Earnings in 2020:

$11.5 Million

Net Worth:

$20 Million

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