To further confuse the world, here is the magic behind YouTuber's millions: http://t.co/7BR3XWzup5pic.twitter.com/ac3DsnjXD0
— Madeline Berg (@MadelinePBerg) October 16, 2015- Most of the people on the list are under 30 and appeal to the younger generation
- Most of their earnings are from ads: sponsorships, product integration, and the pre-video commercials
- All figures here are pre-tax
1. PewDiePie (Felix Kjellberg): $12 million
2-3. (tie) Smosh (Ian Hecox & Anthony Padilla): $8.5 million
Fine Bros. (Benny & Rafi Fine): $8.5 million
4. Lindsey Stirling: $6 million
5-6. (tie) Rhett & Link: $4.5 million
KSI (Olajide Olatunji): $4.5 million
7. Michelle Phan: $3 million
8-10. (tie) Lilly Singh: $2.5 million
Roman Attwood: $2.5 million
Rosanna Pansino: $2.5 million
Did your fave Youtuber make the list?
Source:
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