Net Worth: $850 Million
What Is Madonna’s Net Worth?
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comMadonna’s net worth is estimated at $850 million. With 300 million albums sold worldwide, Madonna is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. She is also an avid art collector with over $100 million in her collection and a real estate lover who owns more than $80 million in real estate.
In 2009, Madonna became the first female artist to have earned more than $100 million in a single year. She also has appeared as Forbes top-earning female musician a record 11 times from 1987 to 2016.
Let’s dive into Madonna’s album sales, the massive success of her various tours, her brand endorsements, and more, to understand how she’s built an empire that has increased her net worth to nearly $1 billion.
How Much Has Madonna Earned From Touring?
yakub88 / Depositphotos.comDuring her career, Madonna has earned more than $1.49 billion in gross tour revenue. When adjusted for inflation that number climbs above $2 billion.
Based on 667 shows on tour, Madonna has earned just over $2.23 million per show throughout her career or nearly $3.26 million per show when adjusted for inflation.
| Title | Date | Associated album(s) | Shows | Gross | Adjusted for Inflation | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Virgin Tour | April 10, 1985 – June 11, 1985 | Madonna Like a Virgin | 40 | $5,000,000 | $13,604,579 | 400,000[a] |
| Who’s That Girl World Tour | June 14, 1987 – September 6, 1987 | True Blue Who’s That Girl | 38 | $25,000,000 | $64,396,602 | 1,317,663 |
| Blond Ambition World Tour | April 13, 1990 – August 5, 1990 | Like a Prayer I’m Breathless | 57 | $62,700,000 | $140,444,167 | 2,000,000[a] |
| The Girlie Show | September 25, 1993 – December 19, 1993 | Erotica | 39 | $70,000,000 | $141,806,035 | 1,279,123 |
| Drowned World Tour | June 9, 2001 – September 15, 2001 | Ray of Light Music | 47 | $75,000,000 | $123,952,265 | 732,606 |
| Re-Invention World Tour | May 24, 2004 – September 14, 2004 | American Life | 56 | $124,790,787 | $193,342,174 | 897,207 |
| Confessions Tour | May 21, 2006 – September 21, 2006 | Confessions on a Dance Floor | 60 | $194,754,447 | $282,712,216 | 1,209,593 |
| Sticky & Sweet Tour | August 23, 2008 – September 2, 2009 | Hard Candy | 85 | $411,000,000 | $560,622,615 | 3,545,899 |
| The MDNA Tour | May 31, 2012 – December 22, 2012 | MDNA | 88 | $305,158,362 | $388,978,495 | 2,212,345 |
| Rebel Heart Tour | September 9, 2015 – March 20, 2016 | Rebel Heart | 82 | $169,804,336 | $207,052,043 | 1,045,479 |
| Madame X Tour | September 17, 2019 – March 8, 2020 | Madame X | 75 | $51,361,008 | $58,788,065 | 179,289 |
| The Celebration Tour | October 14, 2023 – April 24, 2024 | — | 79 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
We don’t have reported numbers yet for Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour” which will likely add at least another $50 million to her gross concert returns.
Madonna’s net worth owes a lot to her touring revenue. According to Inside the Industry, an artist can expect to take home up to 85% of a tour’s profit, while the other 15% goes to the concert promoter.
It’s safe to assume that Madonna has likely earned at least $300 million to $500 million from touring depending on the cost of her tours which have included some massive productions that come with hefty costs.
Madonna’s Net Worth And Album Sales
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comAs previously noted, Madonna is the best-selling female artist of all time, racking up more than 300 million album sales. Of those sales, nearly 200 million were from physical copies, while the rest were album equivalents from digital sales.
| Year | Album/EPS | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | MADONNA | 10,000,000 |
| 1984 | LIKE A VIRGIN | 21,000,000 |
| 1985 | MADONNAMIX | 20,000 |
| 1986 | AIN’T NO BIG DEAL | 33,000 |
| 1986 | TRUE BLUE | 25,000,000 |
| 1987 | WHO’S THAT GIRL (SOUNDTRACK) | 6,000,000 |
| 1987 | YOU CAN DANCE | 5,000,000 |
| 1987 | CAUSING A COMMOTION | 18,000 |
| 1989 | LIKE A PRAYER | 15,000,000 |
| 1989 | REMIXED PRAYERS | 18,000 |
| 1990 | VOGUE EP | 5,000 |
| 1990 | I’M BREATHLESS (SOUNDTRACK) | 4,021,510 |
| 1990 | THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION | 30,000,000 |
| 1990 | KEEP IT TOGETHER | 60,000 |
| 1990 | LA ISLA BONITA, SUPER MIX | 42,000 |
| 1991 | RESCUE ME | 15,000 |
| 1992 | EROTICA | 4,135,000 |
| 1995 | SOMETHING TO REMEMBER | 7,080,000 |
| 1995 | SUPER CLUB MIX | 20,000 |
| 1995 | RAIN EP | 5,000 |
| 1996 | EVITA (SOUNDTRACK) | 4,835,000 |
| 1998 | RAY OF LIGHT | 14,000,000 |
| 2000 | MUSIC | 10,000,000 |
| 2001 | GHV2 | 3,725,000 |
| 2003 | AMERICAN LIFE | 2,480,488 |
| 2003 | REMIXED & REVISITED | 9,000 |
| 2005 | CONFESSIONS ON A DANCE FLOOR | 10,000,000 |
| 2006 | I’M GOING TO TELL YOU A SECRET | 120,000 |
| 2007 | THE CONFESSIONS TOUR | 195,000 |
| 2008 | HARD CANDY | 2,120,536 |
| 2010 | STICKY & SWEET TOUR | 148,000 |
| 2012 | MDNA | 1,183,500 |
| 2015 | REBEL HEART | 270,875 |
| 2019 | MADAME X | 85,000 |
| 2022 | FINALLY ENOUGH LOVE | 60,000 |
While Madonna’s recent album releases have slowed and her sales have fallen off a cliff, she’s still earning millions of dollars every year, an impressive feat for any artist with 40 years in the business.
Madonna’s Songs Have Been Streamed Billions Of Times
yakub88 / Depositphotos.comWhile Madonna’s most popular music wasn’t released in the age of streaming, her songs have still been played billions of times on Spotify.
With more than 6 billion streams as the lead singer on her tracks, Madonna’s music has likely earned between $18 million and $30 million based on industry estimates that Spotify pays out around $3 million to $5 million for every one billion views.
| Total | As lead | Solo | As feature (*) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streams | 6,812,341,832 | 6,129,787,720 | 5,156,989,897 | 682,554,112 |
| Daily | 5,808,097 | 3,127,224 | 2,640,116 | 2,680,873 |
| Tracks | 651 | 620 | 438 | 31 |
With nearly six million daily streams, Madonna’s music is likely still earning millions per year from the platform. That total doesn’t include streams on Apple Music, Pandora, Tidal, and other platforms that also pay per stream.
The singer also has nearly 6 billion streams on YouTube. Assuming $2 to $3 per 1,000 views, her music videos have likely added another $12 million to $15 million in revenue.
Madonna’s Net Worth Is Owed Partially To Brand Sponsorships
everett225 / Depositphotos.comMadonna formed a Pepsi partnership in 1989 and the company paid her $5 million. As part of the deal, Madonna would release “Like a Prayer” during a Pepsi commercial and Pepsi agreed to sponsor her upcoming tour. In today’s money that sponsorship would be worth $12.77 million.
The fashionista has also worked with some of the biggest luxury brands in the world including Louis Vuitton’s 2009 Spring campaign and Dolce & Gabbana in 2010.
In 2012 Madonna released her line of perfume which caused chaos at Macy’s stores. At the time, Women’s Wear Daily estimated a brisk $60 million in sales for her perfume line.
That same report for Women’s Wear Daily also reported that Madonna was set to earn $10 million from her Smirnoff partnership and $10 million for the TV and DVD worldwide rights to broadcast her upcoming tour.
Adding to her brand endorsements and deals, her “Material Girl” lingerie line in partnership with Macy’s was expected to improve Madonna’s net worth by another $5 million.
It was estimated that in 2012 thanks to her various brand endorsements, product lines, and her massive $300 million MDNA tour, Madonna brought in more than $500 million in revenue.
She Has Founded Many Businesses Over The Years
everett225 / Depositphotos.comThe various annual revenues of many of Madonna’s businesses have not been revealed and some of them have shuttered over the years. One thing is for certain, she has leaned into the entrepreneurial spirit and has earned millions from at least a few of her endeavors.
Here are some of Madonna’s most well-known business ventures.
- Madonna fashion brands: Truth or Dare by Madonna.
- Hard Candy Fitness.
- Maverick. Maverick Films. Maverick Records.
- Boy Toy Inc.
- Siren Films.
- Music Tours Inc.
- Slutco.
- Webo Girl Publishing Inc.
IN 2010 Madonna debuted a fashion brand called “Material Girl.” Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen was the face of the brand, according to Billboard.
We don’t know how much Material Girl earned from sales but it was certainly popular for a short period. The brand hasn’t offered any new options since 2020.
Madonna Has Also Earned Money From Acting And Directing
Colombia PicturesAt the height of her successful music career, Madonna decided to dip her foot into the world of acting and she had a successful run of films. Along with starring in the musical “Evita” she also had parts in “A League of Their Own” and “Desperately Seeking Susan.”
Madonna also directed “Filth & Wisdom” and “W.E.”
For her efforts, we know Madonna’s net worth increased by $1 million for her starring role in “Evita.”
Madonna Is Also A Successful Children’s Book Author
s_bukley / Depositphotos.comMadonna has proven to be a successful author of children’s books. She has written seven picture books and twelve chapter books. Three of her books have topped The New York Times Best Seller list.
While not likely even close to the most lucrative part of her career, Madonna’s work as an author has likely provided a nice six-figure bump to her overall fortune.
Madonna’s net worth in 2024 sits comfortably at $850 million and with more touring revenue to be reported and other business ventures still bringing in money, we suspect a nice little bump to her overall wealth over the next year. We do expect Beyonce’s net worth to surpass the “Like A Virgin” singer’s fortune in 2024 and over a much shorter period in the business.
