PewDiePie Net Worth (Money & Salary)

PewDiePie Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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PewDiePie Net Worth (Money & Salary)
December 1, 2024
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Curious About PewDiePie’s Net Worth?

As a Swedish video game commentator, streamer, and internet sensation, PewDiePie boasts a net worth of $45 million. The channel has held the title of the most-subscribed channel on YouTube at various times and PewDiePie has consistently been among the top-earning YouTubers globally. His YouTube content predominantly involves gameplay videos where he showcases various video games.

In his videos, PewDiePie is seen playing games, providing commentary on his experiences, showing his reactions to on-screen events. He affectionately refers to his fans as the ‘Bro Army’ and often acknowledges them with a ‘Brofist’ gesture at the end of his videos. Since the launch of his channel in 2009, his subscriber count has witnessed dramatic growth. PewDiePie also delivered a speech at the Nonick Conference in 2012 and, in October 2012, his channel was ranked as the #1 YouTube channel based on “SlateScore” by OpenSlate. By April 2013, his channel had garnered 6 million subscribers. Seeking improved internet connectivity, PewDiePie relocated to the United Kingdom in July 2013.

Notable Points
  • Frequently recognized as the top-earning YouTuber worldwide
  • An annual income ranging between $15-20 million
  • Accumulated earnings exceeding $73 million since 2013
  • A single video sponsorship can command over $450k
PewDiePie Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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Leading the YouTube Pay Grade

Besides being a YouTube record-breaker in terms of views, PewDiePie consistently ranks among the highest-earning personalities on the platform. In 2013, CelebrityNetWorth disclosed that PewDiePie was the top-paid YouTube luminary worldwide, taking home $12 million. His earnings hit $14 million in 2014, $9 million in 2015, $15 million in 2016, $12 million in 2017, $15.5 million in 2018, and $13 million in 2019. Presently, PewDiePie’s fee for a single sponsored video stands at $450,000.

PewDiePie’s collective earnings from his YouTube endeavors since 2013 exceed a staggering $73 million before taxes. In a statement, he mentioned that his actual net worth far surpasses the reported $20 million figure.

An Early Glimpse

Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as PewDiePie, entered the world in Gothenburg, Sweden, on October 24, 1989. He is the child of Lotta Kristine Johanna and Ulf Christian Kjellberg. His father works as a corporate executive, while his mother is an acclaimed Chief Information Officer. Fanny, an older sister, completes their family. During his high school years, Felix often skipped classes to indulge in video games. He completed high school at Göteborgs Högre Samskola. Initially enrolled in a degree program in Industrial Economics and Technology Management at Chalmers University of Technology, he eventually withdrew due to a lack of interest in the curriculum. Contrary to widespread belief, he did not abandon his studies to pursue a YouTube career. Despite his academic disinterest, Felix harbored a passion for Photoshop and maintained his love for gaming. He sold edited images to save up for a computer.

YouTube Chronicles

Entering YouTube on December 19, 2006, Felix’s original channel was named “Pewdie.” He justified the “pew” in the title as the onomatopoeic sound of a laser. His initial content featured Call of Duty gameplay and occasional vlogs. Due to a forgotten/lost password, he launched a new channel, PewDiePie, on April 29, 2010. This platform primarily showcased Call of Duty, Minecraft, and assorted horror/action games. His content included snippets of his top CoD moments with engaging commentary and edits, as well as “Let’s Plays” for Minecraft.

Promising Beginnings

At a certain juncture, PewDiePie delved into playing Amnesia, and his Amnesia Let’s Play videos struck a chord with the YouTube audience, propelling his channel’s subscriber count to new heights. The channel hit 1 million subscribers in July 2012 and 2 million subscribers in September 2012. He secured a representation deal with MCN Machinima and later moved to Maker Studios in October 2012.

Ruling the YouTube Realm

In 2012 and 2013, PewDiePie’s channel was the fastest-growing on YouTube. In 2013 alone, his subscribers soared from 3.5 million to 19 million. At a rate of 1.037 subscribers per second, he added over 1.3 billion views that year and emerged as YouTube’s most-subscribed channel. With the support of Maker Studios, he released a PewDiePie iPhone app. While he occasionally voiced discomfort with Maker Studio’s parent company, Disney, he ultimately developed a website and online store to complement his successful app.

In 2014, his channel amassed 14 million subscribers and garnered 4.1 billion video views, eclipsing all others. In 2015, he averaged 300 million videos monthly.

PewDiePie Net Worth

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Return To Twitch

In March of 2023, after years of inactivity, PewDiePie made a surprise return to Twitch following an exclusive deal with YouTube in May of 2020. He introduced PewDiePie Infinity, a new innovative use of the platform showcasing an “infinite money glitch in real life” through a continuous loop of his archived streams and videos. Currently, he boasts 1.5 million followers on Twitch.

Controversies

In February 2017, PewDiePie faced backlash resulting in the loss of his YouTube Red show due to the presence of antisemitic references in his videos. He defended these actions as being satirical, illustrating how people resort to extreme lengths for monetary gain. Notable incidents include paying individuals via Fiver to display offensive messages. Additionally, there was a viral “subscribe to PewDiePie” challenge, with instances of this phrase being linked to tragic events; however, PewDiePie has distanced himself from this trend and condemned the associated violent acts.

Personal Life

In 2011, PewDiePie met Marzia Bisognin, an Italian personality, initiating an online friendship that blossomed into a romantic relationship. The couple later tied the knot in August 2019, residing in the seaside town of Brighton and Hove alongside their two pugs, Edgar and Maya. Marzia previously ran a successful YouTube channel focusing on fashion and beauty before retiring in 2018. In February 2023, it was announced that the couple is expecting a child, adding to their growing family.

In 2019, the couple encountered a setback when their home in Japan was robbed, delaying their relocation due to regulatory changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. By May 2022, they successfully relocated to Japan under a five-year business visa.

PewDiePie Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Data is from 2023 and 2024 with forecasts extending up to 2028.

 


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