Jolin Tsai Highest-Paid Singer in the World
- By Carol Kearney
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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. 45-year-old Jolin Tsai has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid singers for 2026 with an estimated $96 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 13/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Jolin Tsai 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 Monday (January 12) that Tsai is the highest-paid singer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $96 million between December 2024 and December 2025, a nearly $60 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 Taiwanese singer has an estimated net worth of $275 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 Tsai Burger” chain) in Taipei, a Football Team (the “Taipei Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wondertsai - Taiwan), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Jolin) and a fashion line called “Jolin Tsai Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Jolin fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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