'Mastermind' Indeed! Taylor Swift's Net Worth In 2024 and How the 'Midnights' Singer Got So Rich

Taylor Swift‘s net worth is massive, and it’s largely because of what one of her frenemies said it best: “Taylor Swift is a major corporation.” And just like many major corporations, Swift’s net worth can be tallied as high as a billion-plus dollars.

The Grammy winner’s massive net worth is a product of both her talents as a musician and songwriter, but also of her incredible business acumen; she even created her own management company, in which she acts as CEO. She can likely thank her parents for honing those financial smarts: Her father, Scott Swift, was a stockbroker and wealth management adviser, while her mother, Andrea, sold mutual funds.

Still, Swift has the kind of savviness that likely couldn’t be taught. One of the first artists to embrace social media as a tool to connect with her audience, Swift’s uniquely close relationship with her fans earns her a tremendous amount of loyalty. She previously admitted that her brand is incredibly important to her, as is keeping her fans in mind on a personal level, especially since she serves as a role model to them.

“I definitely think about a million people when I’m getting dressed in the morning, and that’s just part of my life now,” she told 60 Minutes in 2011. “I think it’s my responsibility to know it and to be conscious of it. It would be really easy to say, ‘I’m 21 now! I’m going to do what I want! You raise your kids!’ But that’s not the truth of it. The truth of it is that every singer out there with songs on the radio is raising the next generation, so make your words count.”

Indeed, making her words count has made counting her money pretty sweet, too. We’re breaking down Taylor Swift’s net worth and the details behind her “Love Story” with American capitalism.

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What is Taylor Swift’s net worth in 2024?

According to a report from Bloomberg News, Taylor Swift has entered her billionaire era with an estimated net worth of roughly $1.1 billion. That’s up from a previous Forbes estimate that put the pop star’s net worth in 2024 at a whopping $740 million. Her astronomical net worth is thanks to her massive album sales, songwriting royalties, real estate portfolio, acting, directing, merchandising, brand deals and Ticketmaster-shattering tours—including, of course, the record-breaking Eras Tour.

Who is richer, Beyoncé or Taylor Swift?

As of January 2024, Taylor Swift is estimated to be wealthier than Beyoncé, with the Queen B’s estimated net worth being $540 million. It’s worth noting, however, that Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour pulled in $579 million, making it the highest-grossing tour by a female artist in history, and the seventh-highest-grossing tour overall.

Why is Taylor Swift so rich?

Swift was born into at least some generational wealth thanks to her parents’ success in the financial sector. A combination of genuinely catchy tunes, marketing savvy, endorsements and negotiating prowess (even with giants like Apple), plus a rabid fanbase of Swifties willing to buy multiple versions and copies of the same albums, merchandise, tickets and meet-and-greets to her concerts—that all really adds up.

Who is richer, Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift?

Swift is wealthier than her pop contemporary and nemesis Justin Bieber. Bieber has an estimated net worth of $300 million as of 2024 since selling his 291-song catalog.

Who is richer, Taylor or Ariana?

At 5’11,” statuesque Swift dwarfs the diminutive 5’0″ Ariana Grande. She also dwarfs her in terms of net worth: Swift is worth $1.1 billion to Grande’s estimated $240 million net worth.

Who is richer, Miley Cyrus or Taylor Swift?

Swift is richer than Miley Cyrus. The former Hannah Montana star has an estimated net worth of $160 million to Swift’s $1.1 billion.

How old is Taylor Swift?

Swift is 34 years old as of this writing in January 2024. Her birthday is Dec. 13, 1989.

How much did Taylor Swift make in 2020?

Billboard reports that Swift made $23.8 million in 2020, thanks largely to her albums folklore and evermore, as well as their respective merchandise, making her one of the highest-paid artists of that year. Swift had to cancel her Loverfest series of concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or else she would have earned even more!

How much did Taylor Swift make from her Eras tour?

In December 2022, Billboard estimated that Swift’s tour would gross $590 million based on 52 tour dates. She’s since added concerts in Latin America, Asia, Australia and Europe through 2024, however, which means she’s likely to pull in more than a $1 billion in revenue. When all is said and done, concert data tracker Pollstar estimates that the Eras tour will gross $1.4 billion.