Top 10 richest YouTubers of 2016

25 October 2016
jenna-mourey-header

YouTube has become absolutely massive, with several enterprising content creators becoming full-time video producers and making a living from the online service.

A few have become incredibly wealthy from online videos, whether it’s due to a viral clip or partnership agreements.

Check out the 10 wealthiest YouTube Stars in the world below, according to Statista:


1. Michelle Phan – $50,000,000

YouTube

Michelle Phan’s sizeable net worth is largely due to her partnership with makeup company Lancome and her makeup subscription service, Ipsy.

michelle-phan


2. PewDiePie – $18,000,000

YouTube

PewDiePie is a gaming YouTuber who is widely enjoyed for his unique sense of humour and crazy content.

Pewdiepie


3. Smosh – $11,800,000

YouTube

Smosh is a popular YouTube entertainment channel with original and funny content uploaded regularly.

smosh


4. Markiplier – $5,100,000

YouTube

Markiplier is a popular gaming YouTuber who does everything from Let’s Plays to animation.

markiplier


5. Grace Helbig – $5,000,000

YouTube

Grace Helbig is an entertainment YouTuber who regularly uploads original content three times a week.

grace-helbig


6. Roman Atwood – $4,500,000

YouTube

Roman Atwood is a notorious and extremely popular prankster and YouTuber.

roman-atwood


7. Jenna Marbles – $2,900,000

YouTube

Jenna Marbles is an entertainment YouTuber who uploads regular original content ranging from vlogs to how-to videos.

jenna-marbles


8. Rosanna Pansino – $2,500,000

YouTube

Rosanna Pansino has a cooking and creative food YouTube channel featuring unique recipes and tutorials.

rosanna-pansino


9. Lilly Singh – $2,500,000

YouTube

Lilly Singh is an entertainment YouTuber who posts a variety of content.

lilly-singh


10. Hank Green – $2,000,000

YouTube

Hank Green is a popular YouTuber and vlogger with a variety of skills and original content.

hank-green


Now read: The 10 highest-paid professional gamers in the world

You have read 1 out of 5 free articles. Log in or register for unlimited access.
  1. Jon McGowan
    26.10.2016 at 04:32

    $50 000 pm , pa , pd ???

Read now

The best gaming website in South Africa
MyGaming proudly displays the “FAIR” stamp of the Press Council of South Africa, indicating our commitment to adhere to the Code of Ethics for Print and online media which prescribes that our reportage is truthful, accurate and fair. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about our news coverage, please lodge a complaint on the Press Council’s website, www.presscouncil.org.za or email the complaint to [email protected] Contact the Press Council on 011 4843612.