Taylor Swift Is Now the Richest Female Musician Ever—Here's What We Know About Her Net Worth

The Grammy winner surpassed Riri

By Greta Heggeness

Published Oct 8, 2024

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Joel Calfee

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We need to calm down after learning how much money Taylor Swift has in her bank account.

First, the 34-year-old reached billionaire status and joined the ranks of people like Rihanna and Oprah Winfrey in 2023, according to a report from Bloomberg. And now, the “Anti-Hero” singer has officially surpassed Rihanna (worth $1.4 million), having an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.

Both publications broke down Swift’s finances, noting that her massive earnings come primarily from the success of her record-breaking Eras Tour and her music catalog. Plus, she’s been making several headlines with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, which has only boosted her popularity. The artist has a whopping 14 Grammy Awards to her name, having scored two wins in 2024 for Album Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Her many accolades also include a Primetime Emmy Award, 40 American Music Awards and 39 Billboard Music Awards. (NBD.)

While chatting with TIME Magazine after being named Person of the Year in 2023, she reflected on her monetary success and said, “What has existed since the dawn of time? A patriarchal society. What fuels a patriarchal society? Money, flow of revenue, the economy. So actually, if we’re going to look at this in the most cynical way possible, feminine ideas becoming lucrative means that more female art will get made. It’s extremely heartening.”

So, how did Swift earn this status? Keep scrolling for all the details on Taylor Swift’s net worth.

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1. What Is Taylor Swift’s Net Worth?

According to Forbes, Swift is worth around $1.6 billion. The singer’s growing net worth should come as no surprise to dedicated fans. She was initially the second-highest-ranked musician on Forbes’s 2023 list of “Richest Self-Made Women,” with Rihanna being on top. But now, she's officially in the top spot, and she's the very first musician to become a billionaire primarily from songs and performances.

In the Bloomberg analysis, they estimate that Swift’s catalog of music accounts for around $400 million, while sales from her concerts (and merchandise) account for around $370 million. Then, her Spotify and YouTube earnings have brought in around $120 million and her music royalties provide about $80 million. Per Forbes, she also boasts an impressive real estate portfolio, which is now worth an estimated $125 million.

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2. How Did She Earn Her Fortune?

First of all, music. Swift has produced ten studio albums—Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore and Midnights—and she is currently in the process of re-recording her first six studio albums in an effort to own the masters of all of her work.

According to Bloomberg, Swift is “one of the few recording artists to build a 10-figure fortune almost entirely from her music.”

In addition to music, Swift also has several long-standing endorsement deals, including Keds, Diet Coke, CoverGirl and Apple.

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3. How Much Did She Make from 'The Eras Tour'?

We can't forget The Eras Tour, which helped push her past that 10-figure mark. (FYI: It is the highest-grossing tour of all time.) Also, Bloomberg Economics estimates that Swift's 53 U.S. concerts last year added a total of $4.3 billion to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Wow.

To top it off, Billboard estimates that she sells $17 of merchandise for every concert ticket purchased—just let that sink in. Oh, and she still has countless more international shows to go.

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4. What Is Travis Kelce’s Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Travis Kelce’s net worth is around $40 million. While the majority of his income stems from his football career, it’s not the only reason for his success. Not only does he host a popular podcast, New Heights, but he also has multiple endorsement deals with McDonald's, Nike, Bud Light, State Farm and more.

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Greta Heggeness

Senior Editor, News and Entertainment

Writes and edits news and entertainment content
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Joel Calfee

Associate Editor, News and Entertainment

Joel is the former Associate Editor for News & Entertainment and has been reporting on all things pop culture for over 5 years. Before working at PureWow, he served as a Features Editor at ROCKET Magazine. When he's not dissecting the latest trends in entertainment (or guiding you on what to watch), he covers all the hottest red carpet looks and fashion movements. When he steps away from the keyboard, you can likely find him at an NYC concert, thrift store or LGBTQ+ bookstore happily perusing the shelves.

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