Paul McCartney | $1.2 billion

Sir James Paul McCartney gained worldwide fame during his time with The Beatles as the band’s bassist and co-lead vocalist. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon is still considered the most successful of all time. When the band disbanded back in 1970, he went on to continue as a solo artist, eventually forming a band with his wife, Linda, and Denny Laine, called Wings. He cited Motown American rhythm and blues as a big influence in his playstyle.

Needless to say, McCartney is a highly successful musician, and it’s no surprise that he has accumulated so much throughout his career. He now has a total net worth of $1.2 billion, which he credits to his tours, where he earns somewhere between $50 million to $70 million. Other than profiting from his tours, he also earns millions of dollars each year from licensing fees and royalties.