World's Richest Female musician in 2025

 

From chart-topping tours to skincare and fashion empires, women artists have redefined what it means to be a musician-entrepreneur. The richest female musician in 2025 looks much different from it did ten years ago. Catalog sales, global stadium runs, and critically, music-related business activity, have propelled multiple female contemporary artists into the celebrity-billionaire discussion. Below is a snapshot of the names leading that charge, how they built that wealth, and what their increased (or decreased) net worth says about an ever-changing entertainment economy.

Taylor Swift $1.6 billion (est.)

Taylor Swift is at the pinnacle as the world richest female musician. Her income comes from an unrivaled mix of songwriting royalties, an enormous touring machine (the Eras Tour and sequels to follow), and savvy ownership of her catalogue. Outside of music, Swift's financial ecosystem has rich partnerships and a real estate portfolio that extends her earnings. Analysts cite her cultural ubiquity and an unmatched mix of cultural relevance and astute asset management; she still writes (and owns most of the) master recordings, and her tours remain global revenue behemoths, as the driving force for top placement among female musicians.


Rihanna ~$1.4 billion (est.)

Rihanna’s trajectory from pop star to billionaire entrepreneur has become the textbook example of modern celebrity diversification. While her music catalog and touring history remain valuable, it’s Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty that have transformed her balance sheet. Fenty’s expansive shade range and rapid retail growth, followed by Savage X Fenty’s market disruption in lingerie and direct-to-consumer strategy, helped convert cultural capital into corporate value, making Rihanna one of the wealthiest women in entertainment. Her stake in these businesses, and the licensing and equity deals behind them, are the primary drivers of her billionaire status. 


Madonna ~$850 million (est.)

Few careers have matched Madonna’s longevity and commercial intensity. Decades of hit records, headline tours, and savvy branding moves (including Maverick Records and other business ventures) have built a legacy fortune. Although Madonna’s peak touring years are largely behind her, catalogue values, occasional touring returns, and continued brand relevance keep her among the wealthiest female artists worldwide. Her net worth reflects a long career’s worth of music earnings, royalty streams, and strategic ownership stakes. 


Beyoncé ~$780 million (est.)

Beyoncé’s financial profile is a mix of earned music wealth and high-value partnerships. Her decades-long career, from Destiny’s Child to global solo superstardom, has produced massive touring revenues, publishing and recording royalties, and profitable brand deals. In recent years, her music releases, film projects, and selective commercial partnerships have continued to add to her net worth, while periodic world tours and catalog income maintain a steady revenue base. The combination of artistic prestige and business acumen keeps her in the top tier of wealthy musicians. 


Selena Gomez ~$700 million (est.)

Once primarily known as a pop star and actress, Selena Gomez has emerged as a business force. Her investments and co-ownership in beauty and wellness, together with streaming royalties, acting income, and savvy licensing deals, helped her climb the ranks of wealthy entertainers. Forbes and industry analysts note that Gomez’s transformation into a diversified entrepreneur has been central to her wealth accumulation, illustrating how younger artists can leverage fame into long-term financial platforms. 


Katy Perry ~$360 million (est.)

Katy Perry’s fortune comes from years of chart success, touring, residency deals (notably Las Vegas), and media work (including high-paying television roles). While her net worth sits below the billionaire and near-billion marks of others on this list, Perry’s diversified income from music, touring, endorsements, and televised appearances still places her among the wealthiest working pop stars.