Do you ever wonder how influencers make money on their social media? Well, it’s a combination of having massive followers and a certain amount of fame. Here, we listed down some of the highest paid celebrities on Instagram.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo recently became the first person to reach 300 million followers on Instagram. Ronaldo was also the first person to pass the 200 million followers’ mark. According to report last year, Ronaldo is also the top-earning celebrity from Instagram. From March 2019 to March 2020, he bagged $50.3 million from sponsored posts, which is way more than the salary he earns at his football club Juventus.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson tops the list as one of the highest paid celebrities in 2020. He coveted the title from the reality television star and make-up mogul, Kylie Jenner, who has come in number one on all Instagram’s top paid celebrities. The Rock was the only celebrity in 2020 whose sponsored posts were estimated to exceed $1 million.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner was once the highest paid celebrities of Instagram, where she was paid $1.2 million for a single post on Instagram. This makes her the highest-paid Instagram influencer of 2019. In 2020, she was dethroned by Dwayne Johnson.
Kim Kardashian
The reality star of Keeping Up with the Kardashian has made a fortune on the internet. Kim Kardashian can demand up to $858,000 per Instagram post, according to Hopper HQ.
Ariana Grande
Last year, Ariana Grande achieved a major milestone by being the first women to reach over 200 million followers. Grande now has 244 million people following her. The milestone comes just after the singer celebrates her MTV VMA victories with Lady Gaga and their performance. According to Man of Many, the singer earns up to $853,000 per post.
Selena Gomez
The former Disney star turned pop-star Selena Gomez is one of the richest Instagram followers. To date, she has a whopping 238 million followers on Instagram. She has a huge following and has been among the most popular Instagrammers for years. She is often seen endorsing fashion, lifestyle, and beauty brands. She is paid an estimated $848,000 per post.
Beyonce Knowles
Queen Bee has an estimated net worth of around $500 million, and being married to Jay-Z puts the combined net worth of $1.5 billion. The pop singer can reportedly demand $770,000 per Instagram post.
Justin Bieber
Despite being far less active on social media, Justin Bieber is perhaps undoubtedly one of the biggest celebrities online. He has a global fan base that makes him coveted for brands who want to reach that audience.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift quickly rose to become one of the savviest investors and moneymakers in Hollywood. Swift often shares personal images and behind-the-scenes shots, keeping fans entertained and engaged.
Neymar Jr
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr is perhaps one of the biggest sports stars behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Although he does not have a massive following as Ronaldo, yet he is still racking in the cash from the social media platform. According to Hopper HQ, the Paris Saint-Germain player can demand a whopping USD$704,000 per post, which is a handy little addition to his Puma endorsements.
