- Net Worth: $1.7 Billion
- Salary: $80 Million Per Year
- Birthdate: Oct 21, 1980 (43 years old)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles
- Gender: Female
- Height: 5 ft 2 in (1.59 m)
- Profession: Entrepreneur, Model, Actor, Businessperson, Fashion designer, TV Personality, Television producer
- Nationality: United States of America
Kim Kardashian Net Worth and Salary
Kim Kardashian, an American reality TV star, model, entrepreneur, and spokesperson, boasts a net worth of $1.7 billion, making her one of the wealthiest celebrities worldwide. Annually, Kim earns between $50 – 80 million through her diverse ventures and expanding business empire.
Aside from numerous endorsement deals, a significant portion of Kim Kardashian’s wealth comes from equity stakes in two companies:
- KKW Beauty: A successful direct-to-consumer beauty product line.
- Skims: A popular shapewear company.
Launched in 2017, KKW Beauty Line now generates over $100 million in gross revenue. In June 2020, Kim sold a 20% stake in KKW Beauty for $200 million, valuing the company at $1 billion. This transaction almost doubled Kim’s net worth to $900 million based on estimates by CNW.
In 2019, she secured a $5 million investment from Venture Capital firm Imaginary Ventures for the launch of Skims. By 2021, Skims had a valuation of $1.6 billion after raising $154 million. Kim remains the primary owner even after subsequent funding rounds, such as the one in 2022, which valued Skims at $3.2 billion, and the one in July 2023, raising $270 million at a $4 billion valuation. With Skims on track to reach $750 million in revenue in 2023, Kim’s net worth rose to $1.7 billion after the July 2023 funding round, in which she and Jens Grede retained the majority of the company’s equity.
Between June 2018 and June 2019, Kim earned $72 million from various endeavors. Subsequently, between June 2019 and June 2020, she earned $50 million. Licensing and endorsement deals, such as the lucrative mobile game “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood,” contributed significantly to her annual earnings. The game garnered over 60 million downloads and $200 million in revenue, of which Kim retains 28%. Her income sources also include endorsements, appearance fees, reality TV salary, and paid Instagram sponsorships. Additionally, she has a line of tanning products and a clothing range at Sears.
Early Life and Rise to Fame
Born on October 21, 1980, in Los Angeles, California, Kim Kardashian is the daughter of Robert Kardashian, known as one of OJ Simpson’s defense lawyers, and Kris Kardashian, also known as Kris Jenner. Kim embarked on her Hollywood career as a stylist and assistant to celebrities, with Paris Hilton being one of her notable early clients.
Kim Kardashian comes from a large family, including sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, mother Kris, and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie, whose father is Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner). Over the years, Kim’s stardom has soared, landing her a spot among the most iconic and successful personalities globally. She has built a media empire with a diverse range of revenue streams including a cosmetics line, personal appearances, television earnings, a clothing collection, weight loss products, perfume, and retail endorsements.
Kim’s breakthrough into the limelight came with the release of an infamous sex tape involving her and Ray J. This notoriety propelled her career, leading to her reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” on E! network. Since then, Kim’s fame has reached unprecedented heights, with movie appearances, numerous magazine covers, and roles in reality spinoffs. She is also slated to feature in the 12th season of “American Horror Story” in 2023.
Relationships
Throughout her journey, Kim Kardashian has had high-profile relationships with NFL stars, NBA players, and rappers. In 2011, she got engaged and married to NBA player Kris Humphries, a union that lasted only 72 days but earned Kim $18 million through endorsements and TV rights. Kim later tied the knot with music mogul Kanye West in a highly publicized relationship, getting married on May 24, 2014. They have four children together.
Notably, on February 19, 2021, Kim…Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West. Following their split, she began dating Pete Davidson in November 2021, but unfortunately, they ended their relationship in August 2022. Wealth Facts: – Kim purchased a $4.8 million mansion in Beverly Hills in March 2010, boasting a Tuscan-style, 5-bedroom property sprawling across 4 acres in one of the world’s most expensive real estate areas. – Initially earning around $15,000 per episode of her reality show, Kim’s pay later soared to $500,000 per episode. – During the filming of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York,” Kim and Kris Humphries stayed in the luxurious Presidential Suite of the Ganesvoort Hotel, costing $7000 per night. – Notable expenses at Kim’s wedding included a $2.5 million 65-carat diamond headpiece, a $2 million 20.5-carat diamond engagement ring, and $5 million diamond earrings, totaling over $10 million in jewelry.Meanwhile, she spent $150,000 on hair and makeup for the occasion. – Kim’s earnings peaked at $53 million in 2015, making her the highest-paid celebrity globally for the first time. Subsequently, she consistently earned between $50 to $80 million annually since 2015. Kim Kardashian Net Worth Milestones: – Tracking Kim’s net worth since October 2009, when it stood at $10 million, her fortune steadily climbed to $350 million by April 2020. – Notably, a significant boost came in 2020 when Coty Inc. acquired a 20% stake in KKW Beauty for $200 million, valuing the brand at $1 billion and elevating Kim’s net worth to $900 million. – In 2020, Kim’s net worth reached $1.4 billion following Skims’ success, securing a $154 million funding at a $1.6 billion valuation, with Kim believed to hold a 50-60% ownership stake. Real Estate Investments: – Kim and Kanye’s real estate ventures included purchasing a $20 million mansion in Hidden Hills, California, and expanding it to 7.5 acres with two neighboring properties in 2019. – Notably, Kim’s property was safeguarded from a wildfire in 2018 thanks to private firefighters covered by their insurance, protecting the entire neighborhood as well. – In September 2021, Kim officially took ownership of the Hidden Hills property after paying Kanye West $23 million, including a $3 million sum for the home’s contents. More updates on Kim’s earnings and net worth: – Kim paid $70 million for a 3+ acre property in Malibu in September 2022, previously owned by Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. – Kim Kardashian’s Instagram earnings range between $300,000 to $500,000 per paid post, occasionally exceeding $1 million. Court records from a lawsuit revealed that she typically earns $300-500k per post, turning down offers from brands she doesn’t want to associate with. – She boasts over 359 million followers on Instagram as of June 2023. Additionally, Kim’s net worth growth over the years exhibited a substantial increase from $10 million in 2009 to a projected $1.7 billion by 2024.
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These statistics were taken from various sources around the world (worldwide) including these countries:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.
Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi.
Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling Islands), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia (Hrvatska), Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic.
Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Metropolitan, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories.
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy.
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.
Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar.
Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand (NZ), Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway.
Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe.
Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Helena, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria.
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK (United Kingdom), USA (United States of America), US Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (US), Wallis and Futuna Islands, Western Sahara, Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Data is coming from all regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and from people of different backgrounds (Arab, Arabic, African, Asian, Latin, Latino, Latina, Male, Men, Female, Women, Black, Causasian and more).
Stats are from 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050.
Stats were also taken from these US cities and states:
CITIES:
New York (NYC), Los Angeles (LA), Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, Austin, Jacksonville, Fort Worth, Columbus, Charlotte, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, Washington, Boston, El Paso, Nashville, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Portland, Las Vegas, Memphis, Louisville, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Tucson, Fresno, Mesa, Sacramento, Atlanta, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Miami, Raleigh, Omaha, Long Beach, Virginia Beach, Oakland, Minneapolis, Tulsa, Tampa, Arlington, New Orleans, Wichita, Cleveland, Bakersfield, Aurora, Anaheim, Honolulu, Santa Ana, Riverside, Corpus Christi, Lexington, Henderson, Stockton, Saint Paul, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Greensboro, Lincoln, Anchorage, Plano, Orlando, Irvine, Newark, Durham, Chula Vista, Toledo, Fort Wayne, St. Petersburg, Laredo, Jersey City, Chandler, Madison, Lubbock, Scottsdale, Reno, Buffalo, Gilbert, Glendale, North Las Vegas, Winston-Salem, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Fremont, Garland, Irving, Hialeah, Richmond, Boise, Spokane, Baton Rouge.
STATES:
Alabama AL, Alaska AK, Arizona AZ, Arkansas AR, California CA, Colorado CO, Connecticut CT, Delaware DE, Florida FL, Georgia GA, Hawaii HI, Idaho ID, Illinois IL, Indiana IN, Iowa IA, Kansas KS, Kentucky KY, Louisiana LA, Maine ME, Maryland MD, Massachusetts MA, Michigan MI, Minnesota MN, Mississippi MS, Missouri MO, Montana MT, Nebraska NE, Nevada NV, New Hampshire NH, New Jersey NJ, New Mexico NM, New York NY, North Carolina NC, North Dakota ND, Ohio OH, Oklahoma OK, Oregon OR, Pennsylvania PA, Rhode Island RI, South Carolina SC, South Dakota SD, Tennessee TN, Texas TX, Utah UT, Vermont VT, Virginia VA, Washington WA, West Virginia WV, Wisconsin WI, Wyoming WY.