'Mastermind' Indeed! Taylor Swift's Net Worth in 2024 and How She Achieved Billionaire Status

'Strategy sets the scene for the tale.'

Author:
Jessica Sager
Apr 19, 2024

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.

What is Taylor Swift's net worth in 2024?

According to a report from Bloomberg News, Taylor Swift entered her billionaire era with an estimated net worth of roughly $1.1 billion.

Forbes corroborated that number in April 2024, pointing out that the singer's "estimated $190 million post-tax earnings from her historic Eras Tour helped boost the country-and-pop musician into the three-comma club—the first person to do it based solely on songwriting and performing."

Her current net worth is up from a previous Forbes estimate that put the pop star's net worth at a whopping $740 million.

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 $600 million.

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?

According to concert data tracker Pollstar, Swift's Eras Tour grossed more than $1 billion in 2023, making it the first tour to clear that bar in a record-breaking year for concerts.

She has concerts in Latin America, Asia, Australia and Europe through 2024, however, which means her tour is on track to pull in even more money this year.

What's more, experts have posited that the tour—which prompts massive spending on food, hotels and more along its various stops—gave a $5.7 billion boost to the U.S. economy last year alone.

How much did Taylor Swift make from her Reputation tour?

In 2018, Swift broke the record for the highest-grossing tour in U.S. history with her Reputation world tour netting $345 million. (In contrast, her 1989 tour reportedly raked in $181.5 million.) But that Reputation tour figure likely doesn't include the millions she probably made when she sold exclusive filming rights from that tour to Netflix, which resulted in a special concert film on the streamer.

How much did Taylor Swift sell first week?

Swift boasts serious first-week album sales with almost every release. In fact, she holds the record among female artists for having 13 releases debut at No. 1. In October 2022, Swift became the first artist in history to occupy the entire Billboard top 10 with tracks from her most recent release, Midnights.

Related: Taylor Swift Dictionary

How much did Taylor Swift folklore sell first week?

Folklore sold 846,000 copies in its first week in sales and streaming equivalents.

How many copies did Taylor Swift's debut sell in the first week?

Swift's eponymous debut album sold 40,000 copies within its first week of release.

How much did evermore sell first week?

With combined album sales and streaming equivalents, evermore sold 1 million copies in its first week of release in 2020.

How many copies did Taylor Swift Reputation album sell first week?

Reputation sold 1.24 million units in its first week.

How much did Lover sell first week?

Lover moved 867,000 units in its first week of combined album sales and streaming units.

How much did 1989 sell first week?

Swift's first fully pop album, 1989, sold 1.287 million copies in its first week. 1989 (Taylor's Version) was an even more spectacular success, with 1.359 million copies sold. According to Billboard, sales of the album accounted for 43.8% of all albums sold in the U.S. in the tracking week.

Taylor Swift Midnights promo begins as she attends the Republic Records MTV VMA 2022 after party at the Fleur Room in Chelsea on August 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) — Taylor Swift's net worth in 2022 is estimated at $400 million and will only go up with the release of "Midnights."
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How many copies did Speak Now sell its first week?

Speak Now sold 1,047,000 copies in its first week of release. Meantime, Speak Now (Taylor's Version) moved 716,000 album-equivalent units.

How many copies did Fearless sell first week?

Swift's hit album Fearless sold 592,000 copies in its first week of release in November 2008, propelled largely by the success of the single "Love Story." When the singer then reissued that LP in April 2021 as Fearless (Taylor's Version), it proved to be a smash hit all over again: It debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200, sold 291,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, and racked up more than 50 million Spotify streams on its very first day.

How many copies did Midnights sell in the first week?

Swift's Midnights sold 1.58 million copies and streaming equivalents in its first week of release in October 2022. This is thanks to, in part, the multiple versions of the album and limited edition vinyl issued.

How many copies did Red sell in the first week?

Swift's Red sold 1.2 million copies within its first week of release in October 2012. Red (Taylor&a