Lorde Highest-Paid Singer in the World
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It's been a rough year for the singer, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 29-year-old Lorde has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid singers for 2026 with an estimated $46 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 12/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Lorde tops annual list of highest-paid singers
In 2023 it looked like the singer’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Sunday (January 11) that Lorde is the highest-paid singer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $46 million between December 2024 and December 2025, a nearly $20 million lead over her closest competition.
People With Money’s factors
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
The singer-songwriter has an estimated net worth of $145 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Lorde Burger” chain) in Wellington, a Football Team (the “Auckland Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderlorde - New Zealand), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Lorde) and a fashion line called “Lorde Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Lorde fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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