FULL LIST: Top 10 highest-earning content creators in 2026 – Forbes

According to Forbes' 2026 data, the top 10 highest-earning content creators span multiple fields such as entertainment, consumer products, education, podcasting, and investments. The list is led by MrBeast, YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson, who amassed an estimated $300 million annually. He has diversified his empire beyond YouTube with ventures like Feastables chocolate, the Lunchly food brand, and competition series Beast Games on Amazon Prime Video.

Following MrBeast, filmmaker Dhar Mann ranks second with $65 million in earnings. He is renowned for morality-driven, scripted videos that have reached 171 million followers worldwide. Meanwhile, entrepreneur and podcast host Steven Bartlett is third on the list with $52 million in earnings, largely driven by his podcast The Diary of a CEO.

Markiplier, a gaming creator, holds the fourth spot with a reported $38 million in earnings. His career has expanded to filmmaking, merchandise, and science experiments. Comedy duo Rhett & Link follow with $37 million, attributed to their long-running online show Good Mythical Morning. Science communicator Mark Rober and investor Codie Sanchez round out the top ten with $30 million and $31 million, respectively. Their earnings are primarily driven by educational content, merchandise, and business ventures.