In this article, we will look at the 5 highest paid YouTubers in the world. If you are interested in reading a more extensive list, head straight to the 22 Highest Paid YouTubers in the World.
5. Markiplier
Subscribers: 35.5m
Markiplier is a famous American YouTuber and filmmaker. He gained fame with Let’s Plays of games like Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Five Nights at Freddy’s which gathered him over 35 million subscribers by June 2023. Other than YouTube, he has also diversified into traditional entertainment, launching a clothing line, directing YouTube Original series, and hosting successful podcasts. Forbes ranked him as the third highest-paid content creator in 2022. Markiplier’s success also extends beyond gaming, as he ventured into film production with the horror film Iron Lung, marking his theatrical film debut in April 2023.
4. Dude Perfect
Subscribers: 59.6m
Dude Perfect is an American sports and comedy group headquartered in Texas, known for their YouTube channel with over 59.5 million subscribers. The YouTube channel is run by Tyler, Cory, Coby, Garrett, and Cody and their content features trick shots, stereotypes, stunts, and friendly competitions. They also host segments like “Wheel Unfortunate” and “Absurd Recurds” on their show Overtime. It is one of the most popular channels on YouTube.
3. Like Nastya
Subscribers: 107m
Anastasia Sergeyevna Radzinskaya who is known online as Like Nastya, is a Russian-American YouTuber. Her channel features a wide range of content, from children’s songs to educational entertainment to unboxings, vlogs, and roleplays, which have been translated into numerous languages. With the support of multi-channel networks Yoola and Jellysmack, Anastasia rapidly became one of the world’s fastest-growing content creators, ranking as the third highest-paid YouTuber in 2019 with an estimated annual income of $18 million.
2. PewDiePie
Subscribers: 111m
PewDiePie, the Swedish YouTuber, is celebrated for his engaging Let’s Play videos and comedic content. He achieved remarkable success on YouTube, becoming the most-subscribed channel in 2013 and the most-viewed from 2014 to 2017. PewDiePie’s influence extends beyond YouTube, and he’s also known for his charitable efforts and selection as one of Time magazine’s most influential people in 2016. He is one of the highest paid YouTubers in the world.
1. Mr Beast
Subscribers: 181M
Mr Beast is an American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. With over 180 million subscribers, he’s the most-subscribed YouTuber in the world. He’s known for elaborate challenges and stunts, and giving millions of dollars in give aways. Donaldson started on YouTube in 2012 with content like Let’s Play to estimate YouTubers’ wealth. His “counting to 100,000” video in 2017 went viral which translated into his unprecedented popularity. He’s also won Streamy Awards, Kids’ Choice Awards, and Time’s 100 Most Influential People recognition. He is the highest-paid YouTuber in the world and also the highest paid youtuber per month.
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