'Forbes' TikTok's Highest Paid List: See Who Makes The Most Money

By now, TikTok stars like Loren Gray, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio and Addison Rae have practically taken over the web. Yep, it’s safe to say everyone has seen their hilarious videos and epic dances, and we can’t get enough of them!

But wait, how much money do influencers actually make from posting on the video sharing app? Well guys, Forbes just released a list of the highest paid TikTokers, and they even revealed their earnings from the last year, and we are pretty shook over the numbers. Yeah, we’re talking millions of dollars here, and it didn’t just come from sharing videos. It turns out, some stars who started on TikTok have gone on to launch their own beauty and makeup collections, start their own clothing line and land some major acting roles.

Wondering who made the list and how much money they actually made? Not to worry, people, because J-14 has got you covered. Scroll through our gallery to see the highest paid TikTokers from the last year, and prepare to be shook.

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Addison Rae

Addison topped the list at number one, earning $5 million in the last year. Besides posting videos, the star has landed brand deals with big companies like American Eagle, Reebok and watch company Daniel Wellington. She has also launched her own podcast, released her own merch and is gearing up to star in the animated flick Spy Cat! Her new makeup line, called Item Beauty, is set to drop on August 11.

Charli D’Amelio

Charli came in at number two, earning $4 million in the last year. The 16-year-old has certainly made quite a name for herself. She joined Bebe Rexha in opening for the Jonas Brothers at their show in Brooklyn, NY. She’s appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She attended Paris Fashion Week and seriously slayed the events with her epic looks. She acted in a Super Bowl commercial for Sabra hummus. And most recently, she (along with her sister, Dixie) became the new face of Hollister and announced that they working on a new makeup line with Morphe. The sisters have also been teasing a reality show about their family recently.

Dixie D’Amelio

Dixie landed the third spot on the list, earning $2.9 million in the last year. Just like her younger sister, she’s definitely accomplished a lot. She has stepped into the music industry, and released her first single, “Be Happy,” back in June. It has already accumulated 58 million streams, and at launch, it became the number one trending video on YouTube. You go, girl!

Loren Gray

Loren made $2.6 million in the last year, giving her the fourth spot on the list. Besides posting epic videos on the app, she has also released a ton of music of her own, starred in Taylor Swift‘s “The Man” music video and has landed sponsorship deals with with brands like Revlon, Skechers and Burger King.

Josh Richards

Coming in at number five on the list, Josh earned $1.5 million in the last year. Besides selling his own merch and landing some major brand deals, the former Sway House member has also cofounded his own talent management company, called TalentX, and launched his own drink business, called Ani Energy, and joined the executive team on the new app Triller. Back in July, he also signed a record deal with Warner Records.

Michael Le

Michael had the sixth spot on the list, earning $1.2 million in the last year. He founded his own group of influencers, called Shluv House, and landed a partnership with Bang energy drinks. Two of his videos — one that features him dancing on a descending escalator and one with his 5-year-old brother, Jonathan, who is a Shluv cofounder — are among the most-shared content ever on TikTok, accumulating a total of 478 million views.

Uncovered‘Forbes’ Releases TikTok’s Highest Paid List — See Who Makes The Most Money On The App