Celebrity Net Worth

MrBeast Net Worth

A kid from North Carolina started making YouTube videos at 13. By 27, he's a billionaire with 300M+ subscribers, a chocolate empire, and an Amazon TV show. The internet is wild.

$1 billionForbes estimate, 2025

5,184x

the median American net worth

16,795

years at median income to match

300M+

YouTube subscribers

He became a billionaire making YouTube videos. I have 47 subscribers. I'm taking a different approach. — Glen

Where the Money Comes From

YouTube ad revenue (6 channels, 300M+ subs)35%

Feastables (chocolate/snack brand)25%

Brand sponsorships & deals20%

Beast Burger & other ventures10%

Beast Games (Amazon show) & licensing10%

Source: Forbes, Bloomberg. MrBeast's income is diversifying rapidly from pure YouTube ad revenue into consumer products and entertainment deals.

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Wealth Timeline

2012

Starts YouTube at age 13 in Greenville, NC

Est. net worth: ~$0

2017

'Counting to 100,000' video goes viral; begins big-money stunts

Est. net worth: ~$1M

2018

Hits 10M subscribers; pioneering expensive challenge format

Est. net worth: ~$5M

2019

#TeamTrees campaign raises $20M+; mainstream attention

Est. net worth: ~$15M

2020

Launches Beast Burger (virtual restaurant chain)

Est. net worth: ~$25M

2021

Squid Game recreation video (460M+ views); 100M subscribers

Est. net worth: ~$55M

2022

Launches Feastables chocolate brand

Est. net worth: ~$100M

2023

Most-subscribed YouTuber (200M+); #TeamSeas raises $30M

Est. net worth: ~$500M

2024

Beast Games Amazon show; 300M+ subscribers across channels

Est. net worth: ~$700M

2025

Feastables in Walmart, 7-Eleven nationwide; Forbes billionaire list

Est. net worth: ~$1B

What Investors Can Learn from MrBeast

Reinvest everything — growth beats profit early on

For years, MrBeast put 100% of his YouTube earnings back into bigger videos. No fancy lifestyle, no savings — just reinvestment. This mirrors how Amazon operated for 20 years (reinvesting every dollar into growth). Early in your career, investing in your own skills, education, or business often has better returns than the stock market.

Build the audience first, monetize second

MrBeast spent 5 years building his audience before launching Feastables or Beast Burger. The audience made those businesses instantly viable. In investing, this is the 'moat' — a brand with 300M followers has a distribution advantage that money can't buy.

Scale what works (and kill what doesn't)

Beast Burger was shut down when it didn't meet quality standards. Feastables was doubled down on when it worked. MrBeast is ruthless about cutting losers and doubling winners. This is exactly how great portfolio managers operate — sell your losers fast, let your winners run.

How Long Would It Take MrBeast to Earn Your Salary?

MrBeast reportedly earns $200-300M per year across all ventures. At the midpoint, that's about $28,500 per hour (24/7).

U.S. median income ($59,540)

~2.1 hours

for MrBeast to earn that

Average YouTuber ($60K)

~2.1 hours

for MrBeast to earn that

He turned "counting to 100,000 on camera" into a billion-dollar career. What a time to be alive. — Glen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MrBeast's net worth in 2025?

According to Forbes, MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) is worth approximately $1 billion as of 2025, making him one of the first YouTube-native billionaires. His wealth comes from YouTube ad revenue, Feastables, brand deals, and Beast Games.

How much does MrBeast make per YouTube video?

MrBeast's main channel videos average 100-200 million views each. At estimated YouTube CPM rates, each video generates roughly $1-3 million in ad revenue alone, before sponsorship deals (which can add another $1-2M per video). Some viral videos earn significantly more.

How much does MrBeast spend on his videos?

MrBeast is famous for reinvesting nearly all his revenue back into videos. Individual videos have cost $1-3 million+ to produce. He has given away tens of millions in prizes across his videos. He has said repeatedly that he reinvests every dollar into making bigger, better content rather than keeping profits.

What is Feastables worth?

Feastables, MrBeast's chocolate and snack brand, is reportedly valued at $500M+ as of 2025. The brand is sold in Walmart, Target, 7-Eleven, and other major retailers nationwide. It went from launch to massive retail distribution in under 3 years — a pace almost unheard of in CPG (consumer packaged goods).

How old is MrBeast?

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) was born on May 7, 1998, making him 27 years old in 2025. He started his YouTube channel at age 13 and became a billionaire at 26 — one of the youngest self-made billionaires in history.

Does MrBeast donate all his money?

While MrBeast has given away tens of millions in video giveaways and raised $50M+ for charity (#TeamTrees, #TeamSeas), he doesn't give away 'all' his money. He reinvests heavily into video production and his businesses (Feastables, Beast Burger, Beast Games). His philanthropy is both genuine and central to his content strategy.

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