Net Worth: $40 Million
What Is Billie Eilish’s Net Worth In 2024?
benhoudijk / Depositphotos.comBillie Eilish’s net worth of $40 million is well deserved. The talented musician first gained prominence in 2016 thanks to the release of her first songs on the streaming platform SoundCloud and she quickly signed a contract with Interscope Records.
In March 2019 she debuted her massively successful album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” On January 26, 2020, she swept all four major Grammy categories, winning for best album, best record, best song, and best new artist.
With millions of album sales, billions of audio and video streams, hugely popular tours, and various brand deals and entrepreneurial pursuits, it’s worth taking a closer look at Billie Eilish’s net worth and how she’s made her fortune.
Albums Sales And Track Singles Have Earned Millions
benhoudijk / Depositphotos.comBillie Eilish’s hardcore followers have helped her secure a massive number of sales. Her 2019 album When We Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? sold more than 3.9 million units sold.
In total, the RIAA says Billie has earned $45.5 million in digital singles and $5 million in albums.
Billie Eilish has achieved remarkable album sales, with a total of 10,576,207 albums sold worldwide as of December 29, 2023. Among these, 5,430,000 copies were sold in the United States and 1,000,000 in the United Kingdom. The standout best-selling album in Billie Eilish’s discography is “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” which boasts a remarkable 7,256,516 copies sold.
Here’s a chart ranking Billie Eilish’s albums by sales:
| Album | Release Year | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? | 2019 | 7,256,516 |
| DON’T SMILE AT ME | 2017 | 2,434,691 |
| HAPPIER THAN EVER | 2021 | 885,000 |
If we assume a modest 10% royalty based on her singing and writing credits, Eilish has likely earned $3 million to $5 million from her album sales.
Eilish Is A Streaming Superstar, Earning Millions For Her Efforts
benhoudijk / Depositphotos.comBillie Eilish is one of the best streaming artists of all time on Spotify. Her singles have racked up more than 31 billion listens and she receives over 17 million daily streams from just 66 tracks.
Here’s the full breakdown of Billie Eilish’s streaming success as of December 29, 2023.
| Total | As lead | Solo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streams | 31,122,410,371 | 31,122,410,371 | 27,001,035,113 |
| Daily | 17,082,904 | 17,082,904 | 15,396,756 |
| Tracks | 66 | 66 | 51 |
Industry estimates place the value of Spotify streams at $3 million to $5 million per stream. That means Eilish’s streams on Spotify had earned between $90 million and $150 million.
If we assume a 10% royalty, Eilish has earned between $9 million and $15 million from her Spotify success.
Billie Eilish Is Also A YouTube Streaming Favorite
As of December 29, 2023, Billie Eilish has racked up more than 11.38 billion streams on YouTube.
If we assume a conservative $3 RPM ($3 per 1000 views), she has likely grossed around $34.14 million in revenue from her YouTube videos.
Eilish commands a YouTube audience of more than 48 million subscribers which likely earns years of additional revenue as she continues to release new music with attached music videos.
Billie Eilish’s Tours Earn Her Millions Of Dollars
imagepressagency / Depositphotos.comWhile she may not have Taylor Swift’s net worth or even Ed Sheeran’s net worth, much of which was earned from touring, Eilish is still a powerhouse in her own right when it comes to earning money from live shows.
According to TheThings, Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” tour was credited with making $106 million in revenue. With Eilish earning most of the profits from touring (a commonality among musicians), she likely added tens of millions to her net worth from that tour alone.
Billie Eilish’s Net Worth Increased By 1+ Million From A Single Book Deal
imagespressagency / Depositphotos.comBillie Eilish released a photograph book in May 20212 and it quickly sold 64,000 copies. Simply titled Billie Eilish, the project earned the singer a reported $1 million advance according to the New York Times.
Billie Eilish’s Brand Endorsements Are Impressive
Jean_Nelson / Depositphotos.comBillie Eilish has become a global superstar in very little time and that has led to some very impressive brand deals. Most notably, she released the Billie X Nike collection which features shoes and clothing.
Eilish also landed a deal with Gucci for an eyewear line that she has promoted on her Instagram account which includes more than 110 million followers!
On top of those deals, she also has her line of products that includes three perfumes, a shower gel, a body lotion, and a candle, according to Women’s Health Mag.
Even when she doesn’t appear directly in commercials, Eilish’s songs have made a splash. Take for example this Apple holiday commercial featuring music from her track “Come Out And Play.”
She Earned $25 Million From Apple TV+ For A Documentary Deal
In 2019 the team at Billboard announced that Apple TV+ had signed a documentary deal with Billie Eilish.
According to the report, Billie Eilish’s net worth was set to increase by $25 million thanks to the deal.
The report from Billboard revealed that the cost of filming the documentary was only between $1 million and $2 million, leaving behind a hefty profit.
In 2020 Apple released “The World’s A Little Blurry” and you can see the trailer below.
A Single Social Media Post Is Worth Six Figures
According to The Things, Eilish makes an estimated $205,309 – $342,265 to post sponsored ads to her followers which include 48.5 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 110 million followers on Instagram, among other platforms.
The conservative estimate is that Billie Eilish’s net worth increases by $366,868 to $5,868,890 per year, simply from sponsored social media posts.
Billie Eilish’s net worth of $40 million is certain to grow in the years ahead. Between her haunting lyrics and sold-out concerts, Eilish has proven to be a force to be reckoned with and she shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
