Net Worth: $225 Million
What Is Vin Diesel’s Net Worth?
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comVin Diesel’s net worth is estimated to be $225 million, with a majority of his fortune coming from his role as family patriarch Dominic Toretto in the popular “The Fast and the Furious” movie franchise.
With a base salary estimated to have reached $20 million per film and lucrative back-end points for several of the already released “Fast and the Furious” movies, Vin Diesel is estimated to earn in the vicinity of $30 million to $50 million per year.
In 2023, rumors circulated that suggested Vin Diesel was guaranteed at least $20 million for Fast X, the second to last movie in the series’ storied franchise.
Let’s closely examine Vin Diesel’s net worth based on his acting roles, product endorsements, and other entrepreneurial pursuits.
How Much Has Vin Diesel Made From Fast And Furious?
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comVin Diesel is estimated to have earned at least $124 million from the “Fast and Furious” franchise, according to Screen Rant.
Diesel has appeared in every single movie in the franchise, and for its most hated project, “Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift,” the actor agreed to take a $0 salary in exchange for the rights to his other popular movie franchise, “The Riddick Chronicles.” Diesel’s role in the film amounted to a simple cameo. He ended up filming Riddick on a budget of $38 million, and it went on to earn $98.8 million in worldwide box office sales.
Diesel took a huge gamble on the film, admitting that he paid for its production and had to leverage his house as collateral.
| Movie Title | Year | Reported Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fast and the Furious | 2001 | $2 million | |
| 2 Fast 2 Furious | 2003 | N/A | Not disclosed, but likely similar to first film |
| The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | 2006 | $0 | Traded salary for ownership rights in the Riddick franchise |
| Fast & Furious | 2009 | Undisclosed | Estimated to be in the low tens of millions |
| Fast Five | 2011 | $15 million | |
| Fast & Furious 6 | 2013 | Undisclosed | Estimated to be in the high teens of millions |
| Furious 7 | 2015 | $47 million | Included upfront salary and significant backend percentage |
| The Fate of the Furious | 2017 | $20 million | |
| F9: The Fast Saga | 2021 | $20 million | |
| Fast X | 2023 | $20 million |
It’s likely that Vin Diesel has earned at least another $20 million for Fast X: Part 2, which won’t hit theaters until 2025.
How Much Did Vin Diesel Earn From Guardians Of The Galaxy?
PopularImages / Depositphotos.comVin Diesel has been rumored to have made $54 million just for repeatedly saying “I Am Groot,” but when an X user mentioned the hefty paycheck, the movie’s director, James Gunn, said the rumor was “not true.”
What we do know is that Vin Diesel’s net worth likely increased by millions, considering he has voiced Groot in a total of seven Marvel movies and two seasons of his solo Disney Plus series.
His voice roles for the superhero franchise include:
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special (2022)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. (2023)
- I Am Groot seasons 1 and 2 (2022 – 2023)
Vin Diesel Appeared In 3 Dodge SRT Commercials
While you won’t find Vin Diesel endorsing many products, there is one three-party campaign he seemed really passionate about.
In 2017, the actor, known mostly for driving fast, souped-up cars, appeared in three commercials for the Dodge SRT lineup.
Diesel performed burnouts, debuted the Durango SRT, and played around with a Charger Hellcat.
We don’t know how much Vin Diesel’s net worth grew from the commercials, but Dodge did launch the “Brotherhood of Muscle” campaign to seize on the global success of the eighth installment of “The Fast and the Furious,” which earned more than $1.2 billion globally.
The success of the movie franchise and the campaign’s proximity to the movie’s release likely helped Vin Diesel maximize his salary for the commercials.
Vin Diesel’s Car Collection Showcases His Love Of Muscle Cars
Vin Diesel doesn’t just play a guy who loves fast cars; he also owns an impressive car collection of his own, including one vehicle that was popularized by Tyrese Gibson and given to Diesel as a gift from his co-star.
Slash Gear reported the following cars and their features, including some seriously powerful muscle cars and a few practical rides.
| Car Model | Year | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Chevelle SS | 1970 | 454-cubic-inch (7.5-liter) V8 engine, 450 horsepower, 500 pound-feet of torque, 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds. |
| Mazda RX-7 | – | Unique rotary engine, twin-turbo setup, won MotorTrend’s “Import Car of the Year” in 1993. |
| Dodge Charger ’70 Tantrum | 1970 | Custom-built by SpeedKore Performance, twin-turbo, 9.0-liter Mercury Marine Racing engine, 1,650 horsepower, six-speed manual transmission, carbon fiber body panels, luxurious interior with leather seats and Alcantara trim. |
| BMW M5 E60 | – | Naturally aspirated S85 V10 engine, 500 horsepower, 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds. |
| Plymouth Road Runner | 1970 | V8 engine, 335 horsepower. |
| Toyota Supra | – | MkIV model, popularized by the “Fast & Furious” franchise. |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1966 | 389-cubic-inch V-8 engine, 333 horsepower, available in four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission. |
| Land Rover Range Rover | – | Used for everyday tasks, exact specs not mentioned. |
| Dodge Charger Daytona | 1969 | Exceptionally fast in NASCAR, only 503 examples built, features like nose cones and oversized rear wings. |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | – | Customized by Tyrese Gibson, features inspired by Rolls-Royce including monogrammed logos, maroon and gold upholstery, a fridge, and a huge TV. Originally a gift from Gibson to Diesel. |
It’s safe to say that Vin Diesel really loves cars released in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time epitomized by big, loud, and powerful muscle cars.
Vin Diesel’s Annual Salary Has Been Very Impressive
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comBecause Vin Diesel’s salary is closely tied to the “Fast and Furious” franchise, his biggest earning years are not surprisingly during release years, specifically years in which he has earned additional money from back-end deals.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the “Fast and Furious” franchise has earned over $7 billion worldwide, translating to the following banner years for Vin Diesel’s net worth gains.
- 2015: $47 million (Furious 7 was released and grossed $1.5 billion).
- 2016: $35 million (Diesel was the seventh highest-paid actor of the year).
- 2017: $54.3 million (The third highest-paid actor in the world.
Vin Diesel’s net worth of $225 million is impressive, although he still has a long way to go to catch up with co-star Dwayne Johnson’s net worth of $800 million. Still, with another movie on the horizon and a globally recognized career, we’re willing to bet that this actor’s fortune is going to continue growing, even without his beloved franchise to keep him employed.
