Net Worth: $250 Million
What Is Samuel L. Jackson’s Net Worth?
Featureflash / depositphotos.comSamuel L. Jackson’s net worth is estimated at $250 million. Jackson has been one of the most prolific Hollywood stars for decades, appearing in more than 150 movies and a total of 200+ various TV, movie, and voice acting roles. Jackson is also one of the biggest box-office earners of all time, with his combined films raking in more than $27 billion.
Jackson regularly commands a starring role salary of $10 million to $20 million per film. Even his cameos have become expensive with his most brief roles as Marvel’s Nick Fury earning the actor millions of dollars!
Stick around to learn how Samuel L. Jackson’s net worth has grown to make him one of the richest actors in the world.
How Much Has Samuel L. Jackson Made From Marvel Movies?
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comThe total pay Samuel L. Jackson receives from all of his various TV and Movie-based Marvel roles is not known, however, industry reports have suggested that even his smaller roles, such as a post-credit appearance, have commanded a salary between $2 million to $3 million.
As Variety notes, Jackson has appeared in 11 Marvel Movies, which would mean an absolutely minimum salary of $22 million, although Jackson likely earned $10 million or more for some of his more involved roles in several Marvel Films.
For the original “Avengers” movie, Jackson reportedly earned around $4 million to $6 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Samuel L. Jackson received $20 million for his role in the Marvel TV series Secret Invasion while co-star Cobie Smulders earned $4 million.
When everything is considered, Samuel L. Jackson’s net worth likely increased by at least $50 million for his involvement in the MCU.
Jackson’s fortune among his Marvel castmates is only eclipsed by Robert Downey Jr.’s net worth which has reached $300 million.
Samuel L. Jackson Made $30.5 Million In A Single Year
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comIn 2017 the team at Forbes ranked Samuel L. Jackson as one of the biggest earners of the year. Jackson’s net worth increased by $30.5 million that year after he had brief roles in several big movies; “Kong: Skull Island” and “The Legend of Tarzan. He also appeared in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.”
The actor also scored a lucrative deal with Capital One in 2017, leading to an overall increase in his pay for the entirety of 2017.
Samuel L. Jackson was 68 years old in 2017, and he has continued to be one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood well into his seventies.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Net Worth Has Grown In Part From Endorsement Deals
Jean_Nelson / depositphotos.comSamuel L. Jackson is one of the most recognizable people on the planet, which has afforded him some amazing brand opportunities with Capital One, Adidas, Apple, and Brioni.
The Capital One deal is Jackson’s biggest reported contract for a brand endorsement he has received during his career. According to The Hollywod Reporter the actor receives $10 million per year for promoting credit card ads for Capital One’s Quicksilver Card.
LendEDU notes that Jackson is still working with the finance company as of January 2024. If he continues to make the same $10 million per year he started receiving in 2013, that would mean more than $100 million in endorsement earnings over the past ten years. Even if his salary has decreased over time, the actor’s endorsement deal with Capital One has certainly added a good amount to Samuel L. Jackson’s net worth.
In 2012, Samuel L. Jackson and fellow actor Zoey Deschanel both appeared in separate Apple TV spots for the iPhone 4s, which debuted Apple’s new (at the time) feature, Siri. Jackson’s salary wasn’t revealed, but given Apple’s size and his co-starring role with another Hollywood star, he likely earned a seven-figure paycheck.
Here’s Samuel L. Jackson’s iPhone 4S/Siri commercial.
Samuel L. Jackson Is Still Working Hard And Earning Big
s_bukley / depositphotos.comSamuel L. Jackson’s net worth is likely to continue on its upward trajectory. The actor has said he will continue to play Nick Fury for as long as Disney will allow. He also continues to take on other roles, as a quick IMDB lookup shows nine different projects in various states of production, including the 2024 film Garfield where Jackson puts his skills as a voice actor to work.
Jackson’s work well into “retirement age” explains why his fortune is close to Harrison Ford’s net worth of $300 million, and they’ve both even played crucial roles in the Star Wars universe.
