Released in 2014, TikTok has grown to become one of the most widely used social media networks worldwide. The lockdown may have affected many businesses negatively, but definitely helped explode this video-sharing app. Through quarantine, TikTok became one of the most viral trends across the globe, with millions of new users joining the tribe.
Much like Youtube and Instagram, TikTok allows video creators and influencers to rake in heavy piles of cash using monetized content such as product placements in videos. A lot of content creators on the app have been racking in millions!
Updated on December 11th, 2022 by Jom Elauria: Tiktok is a platform that allows creators and users to experience exponential growth and popularity through its incredibly algorithm. For that reason, some Tiktok celebrities are able to amass a massive amount of wealth and fans in a short amount of time. Those interested in becoming famous on Tiktok themselves, or just want to learn about the lives of Tiktok stars, may want to know how much money the richest Tiktokers make.
Josh Richards: $1.5 Million
Josh Richards joined TikTok in 2019 and swiftly garnered immense popularity with his lip-syncing, dancing, and singing videos on the app. With almost 25 million followers, he is one of Tik Tok’s biggest stars.
In less than a year, he managed to secure partnership deals with brands such as HouseParty and Reebok, launched his own influencer merch, co-founded his own talent managing company known as TalentX, as well as a drink brand called Ani Energy. Forbes has estimated his annual income using TikTok to be $1.5 million, which is also currently estimated to be his net worth.
Riyaz Ali: $2 Million
Riyaz Ali, a 17-year-old Indian Tik Toker is best known for his lip-syncing and duet videos on the content sharing app. Initially starting with posting video content on his Instagram page in 2017, Ali quickly transitioned to TikTok and become one of the app’s biggest stars.
With over 45 million followers, Ali has gained immense popularity and been featured in some of the most prominent music videos in India over the last couple of years. His earnings per post are estimated at $35000, while his net worth is considered to be around $2 million.
Jacob Sartorius: $3 Million
18-year-old Jacob Sartorius started with comedy videos on Vine and YouTube and quickly transitioned to lip-syncing videos Tik Tok in 2016. He currently has almost 23.7 million followers and over 1.6 billion likes on the streaming app.
In 2016 he released his first single Sweatshirt which debuted on Billboard’s top 100 and helped him gain mass popularity. He has since gone on tour in over 7 countries and continues to gain fans worldwide. His current net worth is estimated at $3 million.
Bella Poarch: $2 million
Bella Poarch has achieved fame after only being on Tiktok for four months. Her hit video features a Tiktok sound that would work well for cosplayers, and her incredibly cute and charming expressions have captured the heart of Tiktok users around the world.
Her Tiktok fame has led to many opportunities. Apart from posting sponsored content on her social media platforms, Poarch has also landed a record deal with Warner Records, with her songs "Build a B*tch" and 'Inferno" reaching millions of streams on Spotify and Apple Music. According to Cosmopolitan, Poarch's current net worth sits at $2 million, and it's only expected to grow as her career trajectory is on a steady upward course.
Zach King: $3 Million
Unlike the other TikTokers featured on this list, Zach King started making short video content long before the concept of TikTok or Musical.ly ever existed. He was one of the most famous YouTube and Vine creators back in the day, before joining TikTok in 2016.
He quickly became one of the most followed users on the app with over 50 million followers and even created one of the most viewed TikTok videos ever with over 2 billion views back in 2019. Today, his net worth is estimated to be at $3 million.
Kris Collins: $4.75 million
Kris Collins is one of the funniest people on Tiktok. After losing her job as a hairdreser at the start of the pandemic, she started posting content on Tiktok, just like many people. Collins is most known for her skits that see her bringing to life various characters, such as a bro-dude named Chad, a stuck-up mom, and a toddler with tiny hands (via The Net Line).
The brand deals that Collins gets are integrated into her skits. She also tries to stay true to her brand of comedy, as she explains in her interview with Digiday that she asks for full creative freedom when it comes to making sponsored content on Tiktok. The 25-year old creator has 41 million followers on Tiktok, and Forbes reports that her family-friendly content has allowed her to rake in a total of $4.75 million.
Avani Gregg: $4.75M
There is a lot of creative makeup content on Tiktok, from Euphoria-inspired makeup tutorials to useful tips and tricks. Avani Gregg is one makeup artist who has found fame on Tiktok. In 2019, Gregg's Harley Quinn-inspired look has given her access to everyone's For You Page. Today, Gregg has 24.6 million followers on Tiktok and has partnered with brands like Skechers and Morphe.
Gregg has also bagged a book deal with Simon & Schuster, with her releasing her autobiography Backstory in 2021. She also hosts a Facebook Watch show called Here for It with Avani Gregg where she interviews some of her close friends like fellow Tiktoker Charli D'Amelio. According to Forbes, Gregg has made $4.75 million from her various endorsements, shows, and collaborations.
Loren Gray: $5 Million
Loren Gray started her TikTok career when she was in the 6th grade in 2015, back when the app was still known as Musical.ly. The 6th most followed TikToker currently, Gray has over 50 million followers on the app and is one of the most famous content creators worldwide.
After signing with Virgin Records in 2018, she has released 8 singles and exploded her music career as well. She has also worked with some of the biggest brands out there such as Burger King, Hyundai, Sketchers, and Revlon. Forbes has estimated her annual income using TikTok to be an enormous $2.6 million, and her net worth is considered to be around $5 million.
Baby Ariel: $6 Million
Baby Ariel was a TikToker long before TikTok existed. She started posting lip-sync videos on the app back when it was known as Musical.ly. With over 35 million followers on the app, she has now ventured into other forms of video entertainment such as acting and dancing as well.
She has been featured by People Magazine for her anti-bullying campaign, as well as other publications such as Forbes, Billboard magazine, and USA Today for being one of the most influential personalities online. She has also made her debut in TV shows and movies on Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. Her current net worth is estimated at $6 million.
Khabane Lame: $10 million
Khabane Lame has been thrust into the limelight thanks to his Tiktoks where he reacts to videos of other people. His Tiktoks often make fun of complicated DIY videos. Based in Italy, the Senegalese Tiktok star has amassed more than 146 million followers, making him the currently most followed account on Tiktok.
The 22-year old Tiktok celebrity's wholesome comedy skits has helped him land various deals, including being the face of Web3, which is one of Binance's projects. Hugo Boss, Amazon Prime, and Netlix have also collaborated with him. Lame's Forbes profile notes that he has made $10 million, which is more than he ever made on the job where he got fired at during the pandemic.
Burak Ozdemir: $11
There are a lot of food accounts on Tiktok who have found a dedicated fanbase and achieved popularity. However, no one ever matches Burak Ozdemir's content that sees the chef make supersized foods, all while without breaking his smile.
The Turkish chef is most known for creating incredible masterpieces, such as a 40-inch kebab and a cooked whole ostrich. Ozdemir also owns restaurants in Turkey and Dubai. In an article from The Richest, Ozdemir has an estimated net worth of $11 million, which is due in large to his Tiktok account full of satisfying food content and his entrepreneurial ventures.
Dixie D’Amelio: $15 Million
Charli D’Amelio’s older sister, Dixie, is also one of the most famous content creators on Tik Tok. She started her career after her sibling and quickly ventured out to concentrate more on music than dance.
Her single Be Happy released in the summer of 2020 went on to have over 50 million streams on Spotify, leading her to release another single with Wiz Khalifa in December 2020. She secured a brand deal with Morphe along with her sister, as well as working on many other sponsored posts with various brands throughout last year. Cosmopolitan reports that D'Amelio's net worth currently sits at $10 million, and she's bound to make more as she also proves to be a hit maker.
Addison Rae: $15 Million
Addison Rae started by making simple dance videos on TikTok while attending LSU a year ago, and quickly went on to become the highest-earning TikTok star with over 50 million followers in less than a year.
After hitting a million followers on the platform in 2019, she started creating monetized content for brands such as Fashion Nova and Daniel Wellington. Her growing success also led to brand deals and collaborations with renowned companies such as American Eagle and Reebok. Moreover, she also recently launched her own vegan cosmetics line known as Item Beauty and has created her own fragrance line. Cosmopolitan reports that Rae's net worth is at $15 million.
Charli D’Amelio: $17.5 Million
The queen of TikTok, Charli D’Amelio is the second most followed content creator on the app with over 147 million followers. Starting her TikTok career at just 15 in 2019, she has created some of the most liked and shared dance challenge videos on the app ever.
D’Amelio’s career skyrocketed from there. She was invited by Bebe Rexha to open for the Jonas Brothers, appeared in the singer’s music video, featured in a Superbowl commercial, and even made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Furthermore, she has secured many deals with brands like EOS and Invisalign. Forbes has estimated her annual income using TikTok to be a whopping $4 million, and her net worth is considered to be $17.5 million.
Will Smith: $350 Million
Will Smith can do it all. Whether it's singing, acting, or even creating content for TikTok, he always comes out at the top. He joined the app back in late 2019 and has created tons of viral videos since.
Today he is the 9th most followed user on TikTok, with over 40 million followers, and 271 million video likes. Thanks to his illustrious career, his net worth is estimated to be at $350 million.