TikTok’s growth has skyrocketed in recent years and has over one billion active users. Along with the platform’s rise, its content creators are getting a lot of chances to boost their bank balance. Here’s a list of the ten highest-paid TikTok stars and how much they make annually.
10. Riyaz Aly – $2 million
Hailing from Mumbai, Riyaz Aly is an actor, model, and fashion blogger. Aly’s account became popular from lip-sync videos.
At a young age, he began posting clips on Instagram and later transitioned to TikTok, where he initially became known for duets and comedic content. Riyaz Aly also collaborated with major mainstream artists in India. Now, he is the biggest TikTok star in his country.
He has over 46.3 million followers and earns around $35,000 per sponsored post. Riyaz has other income streams like acting, appearing in music videos, and YouTube, where he re-uploads his TikToks.
9. Brent Rivera – $2.2 million
Before TikTok, Brent Rivera was a big social media star on Vine, YouTube, and Instagram. Rivera used his massive following to gain a headstart when he moved to TikTok.
Brent’s videos are funny, lighthearted, and relatable at the same time. Usually he collaborates with other artists, family members, and friends. With 47.6 million followers, his TikTok income alone adds up to $2.2 million in annual earnings. He also earns extra money as an entrepreneur and actor.
8. Zach King – $4.7 million
Like Brent Rivera, Zach King is a creator who’s had a lot of success before TikTok gained recognition. However, Zach is an illusionist and never fails to make viewers scratch their heads after watching.
King’s videos are described as digital sleight of hand. His influencer story started with him making tutorial videos for visual effects on Final Cut Pro. In February 2016, Zach uploaded his first video to TikTok, depicting his escape from a detention cell.
Although the clips are typically 15 seconds, people still enjoy every bit of it. He now has 81.3 million followers, making him the sixth most-followed TikTok profile. Thanks to his creativity and genius, he makes $4.7 million per year from creating content.
7. Avani Gregg – $4.75 million
Avani Gregg is a makeup artist who soared to stardom on TikTokfrom from a series of lip-sync clips where she wore clown makeup. Fans dubbed her the “Clown Girl” and began watching her makeup tutorials.
Gregg’s transformation into Harley Quinn is what sparked her fame on the platform. In 2019, she joined Hype House (a group of the top TikTok stars) along with Charli D’Amelio.
In 2019, she won the Shorty Award for TikToker of the Year, and she was a part of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for social media the following year. Avani promotes beauty brands like NYX Cosmetics and her own merch to 42.6 million fans. This makes her $4.75 million annually.
6. Kris Collins – $5 million
As one of the top female comedians on TikTok, Kris Collins makes good use of her reputation. Unlike many on this list, she didn’t plan to become a big influencer.
Kris had to stop working as a hairdresser in Canada as a result of the pandemic. She now makes funny content relatable and is more known for her family-themed comedy. Collins has 50.7 million followers.
Companies like Amazon, Forbes, Lionsgate, Pantene, and Hershey have sponsored her. She also models for brands on Instagram. Kris makes somewhere between $4.75 million to $5 million from these deals.
5. Josh Richards – $5 million
Josh Richard’s profile exploded through lip-syncing, dancing, and singing videos. He’s made a name as TikTok’s favorite bad boy and heartthrob at 21 years old. Since January 2020, he has been a resident of the Sway House.
He’s been branching out to other ventures. Josh has stepped into podcasting, co-hosting the show BFFs with Dave Portnoy. Josh starred in a couple of films and made music. He’s the co-founder of TalentX Entertainment, Animal Capital, and the CSO of the social network Triller.
Richards has 25.8 million followers and has worked with brands such as Reebok and HouseParty. Josh also signed a record deal with Warner Records and advertises Ani Energy, an energy drink company he founded. That is why the young creator is making $5 million every year.
4. Bella Poarch – $5 million
Similar to Kris Collins, Bella Poarch’s TikTok fame happened seemingly overnight. But Bella was on a far bigger scale. She became famous for lip-syncing to Millie B’s “Soph Aspin Send” and it was TikTok’s most viewed video in 2020.
Since then, the Filipino-American’s account has been flooded with similar clips. Her celebrity status has led to her signing a recording deal with Warner Records and the release of her debut single, “Build a Bitch.” It peaked at number 56 in Billboard’s pop charts.
Bella quickly rose to the third most followed TikTok creator, with 93.9 million followers. Poarch has landed major collaborations with brands like Prada and Google. Bella makes an estimated $5 million in annual earnings.
3. Addison Rae – $8.5 million
Addison Rae made a name for herself showing off her dancing talents. In less than a year after creating an account, she attracted a million followers. This made her realize that she didn’t have to go to pursue higher education to become successful.
Rae moved to Los Angeles and joined the Hype House and a lot of doors opened up for her. She has worked with Fashion Nova and Madeby. In addition, she launched Item Beauty, a makeup collection.
Her dance moves and other content ideas gave her 88.6 million followers, the fourth biggest follower count on the platform. She took advantage of her success and went on to be the face of American Eagle. Addison earns $8.5 million annually.
2. Dixie D’Amelio – $10 million
Charli D’Amelio’s big sister is known for taking on trending topics and making funny videos that show off her personality. The D’Amelio sisters work collaboratively on each other’s content, which has positively impacted their online presence.
Though some people criticize her for using her sibling’s success, Dixie is a top creator in her own right. Her solo endeavors are proof. Dixie chose to pursue a career in music. In June 2020, she launched her first track, “Be Happy” and it received a warm welcome from the TikTok community.
Her 56.3 million followers were supportive of her new pursuit as her song was number one on Billboard’s Top Thriller in the US and worldwide.She dropped two more songs later on. Dixie has an annual income of around $10 million.
1. Charli D’Amelio – $20 million
The biggest star on TikTok gained fame by keeping up with trendy dances. Singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha helped her gain more fans by inviting the then 17-year-old to dance with her. This allowed Charli D’Amelio to connect with the Jonas Brothers and Jimmy Fallon.
With her sister, she moved to the Hype House. In September 2021, they released a Hulu mini-series titled The D’Amelio Show. The ladies sell their own merch and Morphe Cosmetics signed a deal with them.
Charli is the highest-paid TikToker but is behind Khaby Lame in terms of followers. She’s partnered with companies like Invisalign and Hollister. Charli also authored a book in 2020. These ventures result in an impressive $20 million in annual earnings.
