Meet the richest content creators in the US and here's how much they earn
The Top Creators and Their Earnings (2024–2025)
MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) leads with $85 million in earnings and 634 million total followers. His ventures include the snack brand Feastables, MrBeast Burger, and the Amazon Prime series Beast Games, now renewed for two more seasons.
leads with $85 million in earnings and 634 million total followers. His ventures include the snack brand Feastables, MrBeast Burger, and the Amazon Prime series Beast Games, now renewed for two more seasons. Jake Paul , with 79 million followers, earned $50 million. The social media star and professional boxer made headlines with his Netflix fight against Mike Tyson and starred in HBO's Paul American reality series.
, with 79 million followers, earned $50 million. The social media star and professional boxer made headlines with his Netflix fight against Mike Tyson and starred in HBO's Paul American reality series. Dhar Mann , known for motivational videos, earned an estimated $56 million and has established a Hollywood studio.
, known for motivational videos, earned an estimated $56 million and has established a Hollywood studio. Matt Rife , a breakout comedian, matched Paul's $50 million income and built a 42 million-strong fanbase.
, a breakout comedian, matched Paul's $50 million income and built a 42 million-strong fanbase. Charli D'Amelio , TikTok sensation turned Broadway performer, earned $23.5 million and boasts 216 million followers.
, TikTok sensation turned Broadway performer, earned $23.5 million and boasts 216 million followers. Alex Cooper , podcast host of Call Her Daddy, moved her show from Spotify to SiriusXM under a $125 million deal. She now has $32 million in assets and 15 million followers.
, podcast host of Call Her Daddy, moved her show from Spotify to SiriusXM under a $125 million deal. She now has $32 million in assets and 15 million followers. Rhett & Link , the comedic duo behind Good Mythical Morning, earned $36 million and reach 33.8 million followers. Their brand now includes a streaming network and The Mythical Cookbook.
, the comedic duo behind Good Mythical Morning, earned $36 million and reach 33.8 million followers. Their brand now includes a streaming network and The Mythical Cookbook. Khaby Lame, TikTok's most-followed creator, has 162.2 million fans globally.
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The creator economy is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2025, with 67 million global content creators projected to surge to 107 million by 2030. Goldman Sachs estimates the sector will be worth $480 billion by 2027. Leading this digital gold rush are names like MrBeast, Dhar Mann , and Jake Paul—top creators transforming online fame into business empires.According to Forbes, the top 50 creators now command a staggering 3.4 billion followers collectively, a 24% increase from last year. These influencers are not just content makers—they're entrepreneurs building brands, launching product lines, securing equity deals, and even influencing cultural and political trends.Between April 2024 and April 2025, the top 50 creators earned a collective $853 million—an 18% rise from the previous year. Forbes compiled its list based on earnings, audience size, engagement, and business ventures.'This goes far beyond endorsements,' says Forbes editor Steven Bertoni. 'These creators are influencing elections, shaping culture, and building powerful standalone brands.'Jimmy Donaldson—better known as MrBeast—is now on the path to becoming the world's first billionaire content creator, as the creator economy steadily marches toward a half-trillion-dollar valuation.
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