Sylvester Stallone Net Worth (Money & Salary)
Sylvester Stallone Net Worth (Money & Salary)
February 4, 2025
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Understanding Sylvester Stallone’s Wealth and Earnings
Sylvester Stallone, the American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director, boasts a net worth of $400 million. Renowned for his iconic roles in action-packed films, Stallone stands out as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. He holds a unique record in American cinema, having starred in top-grossing films for six consecutive decades.
Following his breakthrough with “Rocky,” Stallone emerged as one of the highest-paid action stars throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He has crafted and led successful franchises like “Rocky,” “Rambo,” and “The Expendables,” with his movies grossing over $4 billion globally. Distinguishing himself from many Hollywood peers, Stallone has been deeply involved in the writing, production, and direction of his major film projects.
Some of Stallone’s most lucrative films include “Rocky IV” (1985) with earnings of $300 million, “Rambo: First Blood Part II” (1985) grossing $300 million, and “Creed” (2015) reaching $173 million in sales. Stallone’s filmography has amassed over $4.5 billion in revenue worldwide, cementing his position among the highest-grossing actors such as Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, and Robert Downey Jr. Arnold Schwarzenegger, another esteemed action star, has accumulated approximately $4.4 billion in global box office earnings, slightly trailing Stallone.
Insights into Earnings
Between the 1970s and 2012, focusing solely on select movies – not his full body of work during that period and beyond – Stallone raked in a remarkable $300 million from base film salaries. Adjusted for inflation, his earnings from this period alone would equate to about $500 million in today’s currency.
After penning the screenplay for “Rocky” in three days, Stallone garnered interest from various studios. Despite initial preferences for other actors, Stallone clinched the starring role in the film by persuading producers and settling for a modest salary of $23,000, equal to around $110,000 today. The movie went on to gross $225 million against a $1 million budget.
- For “Rocky II,” Stallone’s pay was $75,000
- For “Rocky III,” his base salary stood at $120,000
- “Rocky V” amassed him $15 million
- Both “Creed” and “Creed II” secured him $10 million in base salaries
In 1982, Stallone pocketed $3.5 million for “First Blood,” followed by $10 million (adjusted to $25 million) in the subsequent year, marking his debut as a Producer for “Staying Alive.”
His earnings climbed to $4 million for “Rhinestone” in 1984, then shot up to $12 million for “Rocky IV” the following year. Subsequent projects, including “Over the Top” and “Rambo III,” fetched him $12 million and $16 million, respectively.
Stallone’s take from various films ranged between $15 million and $20 million, including:
- “Lock Up”
- “Tango & Cash”
- “Rocky V”
- “Oscar”
- “Demolition Man”
- “Judge Dredd”
- “Assassins”
- “The Specialist”
- “The Expendables”
- “The Expendables II”
Further notable earnings include $17.5 million for “Daylight,” $20 million for “Driven,” and another $20 million for “Eye See You.”

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Early Life
Born Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone on July 6, 1946, in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, Sylvester Stallone is the son of Francesco “Frank” Stallone Sr, an Italian-born hairdresser, and Jackie Stallone, an astrologer and dancer. Despite facial paralysis from birth complications, leading to his distinctive appearance, Stallone persevered through a challenging childhood marked by his parents’ tumultuous relationship and subsequent divorce.
After a period in foster care, Stallone split time between his estranged parents before residing with his father in Maryland post-divorce. Stallone pursued drama at the American College in Switzerland before shifting gears to the University of Miami, ultimately dropping out to pursue an acting career in New York City.
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Professional Journey
In an unusual turn, Stallone’s initial acting stint involved a role in “The Party at Kitty and Stud’s,” an adult film undertaken out of desperation following an eviction, with a meager payment of $200 for two days of work.
His early filmography featured minor roles like an uncredited appearance in Woody Allen’s 1971 film “Bananas” and credited roles in films such as “Rebel” (1973) and “The Lords of Flatbush” (1974).
Relocating to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s, Stallone delved into scriptwriting during his spare time. Inspired by a boxing match, he penned a tale of an underdog pugilist’s journey, a script he adamantly refused to sell unless cast in the lead role. Persistence paid off when he secured the role of Rocky Balboa in his written script, which propelled him to global fame after the success of 1976’s “Rocky.” Garnering both critical acclaim and commercial success, the movie amassed $117 million globally on a $1 million budget and received ten Academy Award nominations.
Sylvester Stallone emerged victorious and claimed awards for Best Directing and Best Film Editing. The year 1979 saw the release of “Rocky II” followed by two more in the ’80s, maintaining Stallone’s successful streak at the box office.
In 1982, Stallone starred in the action film “Rambo: First Blood,” which became another critical and commercial hit. He committed to intense training regimens for his roles in both the Rocky and Rambo series, working out twice daily, six days a week, and incorporating additional exercises in the evenings. For the third installment of “Rocky,” Stallone achieved a remarkably low body fat percentage of 2.8%.
However, Stallone faced a downturn in his career with the 1987 film “Over the Top,” a box office failure, and the ’90s release of “Rocky V,” which disappointed at the box office. Despite trying his hand at comedy films like “Oscar” and “Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot,” Stallone encountered critical and commercial setbacks. Nevertheless, he experienced a brief resurgence with successful films such as “Cliffhanger” in 1993 and “Daylight” in 1996. By the early 2000s, Stallone’s career headed south again with a series of box office disappointments and critical failures.
After a three-year break, Stallone made a stunning comeback in 2006 with “Rocky Balboa,” the sixth installment in the Rocky franchise. He wrote, directed, and starred in the well-received film, which grossed $155.7 million worldwide against a $24 million budget. Stallone also revisited his role as Rambo in the fourth film of that series, simply titled “Rambo.” The successful streak continued as he wrote, directed, and starred in the hit movie “The Expendables” in 2010 and its 2012 sequel, both of which dominated the box office upon release.
In 2015, Stallone extended the Rocky legacy with “Creed,” a spin-off film directed by Ryan Coogler, focusing on Adonis Creed, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan. The film received critical acclaim, earning Stallone his third Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The positive reception continued with the 2018 release of “Creed II,” which had a strong opening weekend with $35.3 million in box office earnings. The fifth installment of the Rambo series hit theaters on September 20, 2019, garnering $91 million globally.
Stallone diversified his roles by appearing in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies as Stakar Ogord and in the “Tulsa King” series on Paramount+ as Dwight “The General” Manfredi. In 2023, Sylvester, alongside his wife and daughters, starred in the reality series “The Family Stallone,” which quickly received a renewal for a second season.
Other Ventures
Establishing Balboa Productions with Braden Aftergood in March 2018, Stallone ventured into film production. The studio’s portfolio includes projects like “Creed II,” “Rambo V,” and “Expend4bles.” Currently, the studio is developing a biopic about Jack “Galveston Giant” Johnson, the pioneering African-American boxing heavyweight champion.
Stallone also lent his voice to various film soundtracks, such as recording the iconic “Gonna Fly Now” theme for the original Rocky and “Take Me Back” for Rocky IV. Beyond music, he collaborated with Dolly Parton on the soundtrack of their 1984 film “Rhinestone.” Additionally, Stallone dabbles in boxing promotion through his company Tiger Eye Productions.
Personal Life
His first marriage to Sasha Czack in 1974 resulted in two sons, Sage Moonblood and Seargeoh, before their divorce in 1985. Stallone then briefly wed Brigitte Nielsen from 1985 to 1987.
In 1997, Stallone tied the knot with Jennifer Flavin, with whom he shares three daughters, Sophie, Sistine, and Scarlet. A filing for divorce by Jennifer in August 2022 in Palm Beach County, Florida, was eventually reconciled.
Real Estate
In 1999, Stallone sold a property in Coconut Grove, Florida, for $16 million.
For several decades, his main residence has been a lavish estate in the prestigious gated community atop Beverly Hills known as Beverly Park. The sprawling 3.5-acre property boasts a 20,000-square-foot mansion and counts celebrities like Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, and Denzel Washington as neighbors. Comparable nearby homes have recently sold for $40 to $70 million. Stallone initially listed this home for an astounding $130 million in January 2021 but later reduced it to $85 million in August 2021.
In December 2021, he accepted a $58 million offer from Adele, marking the highest price ever paid for a home in Beverly Park.
Watch a video tour below:
Back in January 2010, Stallone and Jennifer Flavin bought a vacation retreat in La Quinta, California, for $4.5 million. Despite multiple attempts to sell the property, starting in 2014 and even reducing the price to $3.625 million by 2016, it was only sold in May 2020 for $3.1 million.
In December 2020, Stallone acquired a 1.5-acre estate with a 13,000-square-foot mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, for $35.4 million. The property’s previous owners made nearly $10 million in profits from the sale after purchasing it for $26 million in 2018.
In February 2022, he purchased a 2.26-acre estate in Hidden Hills, California, for $18.2 million. However, the property drew negative attention in August 2022 due to excessive water usage. The Stallones explained that the property’s 500+ mature trees required constant watering to prevent them from perishing and posing a fire risk. If they surpassed their water allocation by 150% for four months, the local water department could install a restrictor on the property’s water supply.
Take a look at a video tour of the property during its listing in early 2022:
In December 2022, Sylvester listed the Hidden Hills estate for $22.5 million, less than a year after buying it, before eventually selling it to musician John Fogerty in October 2023 for $17 million, resulting in a $1.2 million loss compared to the initial purchase price in February 2022.
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Sylvester Stallone Net Worth (Money & Salary)