Jake Paul is an American social media influencer and professional boxer. As of 2023, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Jake Paul's net worth to be $60 million, citing him as one of the highest-paid YouTube stars in the world. He is thought to be making anywhere from $20 million to $40 million every year.
He got his start uploading videos to the now-defunct social media app Vine before finding further success on YouTube and TikTok, as well as a brief stint acting on the Disney Channel show Bizaardvark. He has been the subject of numerous controversies. Paul got his start boxing in an amateur bout against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji, which Paul won. Since then, he has begun boxing professionally, scoring wins against retired NBA player Nate Robinson and even former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
His salary continues to grow year after year. Celebrity Net Worth reports that in 2016 he made $11.5 million, and in 2018 this number was up to $21.5 million. He consistently ranks among the highest-paid YouTubers and, as his fame continues to grow year-after-year, so too does his wealth.
Jake Paul’s primary sources of income are from YouTube, TikTok, Boxing career, and from merchandise sales.
Paul makes millions from his YouTube page alone. His millions of subscribers and billions of views mean that ad revenue is raking in plenty of cash monthly for the star.
While not as significant as his YouTube page, Paul's TikTok still has a large following; this means he is likely earning plenty of money from the TikTok creator fund, probably pulling in 6 figures from this page alone.
Given that Paul has taken to boxing professionally, he gets a cut of the pay-per-view total for his fights in addition to general contract payouts. Many people tune in to watch these bouts, and Forbes estimates he has made $40 million from his boxing career so far.
Jake Paul's merch line is a readily available outlet for his numerous fans to support him. He is undoubtedly making money hand-over-fist with this venture.
Jake Paul, like many celebrities, seems to enjoy cars quite a bit. The Sun reports that he has a large car collection filled with pricey vehicles, including a Lamborghini Huracán worth $208,000 and a custom-wrapped $102,000 Tesla.
Alongside his car collection, Paul spends hefty amounts on real estate. Celebrity Net Worth notes he spent $6.925 million in 2017 on a Calabasas home. More recently, the New York Post reports he purchased a home in Puerto Rico for the sizable price of $10 million.
Jake Paul had a faux wedding to Tana Mongeau, orchestrated as a publicity stunt.
Paul has only been defeated by one opponent in his boxing career, Tommy Fury.
Paul previously dated Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actress Chloe Bennet.