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They're amongst the most famous and feted people in the world - with armies of fans following their every move and snapping up every merch drop and concert ticket.
The leading singers in the global music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (apparently they’re back).
Whether you’re talking solo artists or frontmen and frontwomen of rock bands, singing songs is a serious business that directly and indirectly employs millions.
Add in money-spinning tours (flicking the switch on dynamic pricing to get an extra bob or two), advertising and sponsorship deals, shrewd investments, and £50 tshirts, and these glittering icons can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the 28 richest singers in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
5. Madonna - $850 million
Since scoring her first hit single with 'Holiday' in 1983 Madonna has rarely been out of the charts with a string of eras and image-changes. It's helped the queen of pop amass aproximately $850 million. | Getty Images
6. Celine Dion - $800 million
Dubbed the 'Queen of Power Ballads' Canadian singer Celine Dion has tragically been forced to stop performing after being diagnosed with rare medical condition Stiff Person Syndrome. Her multi award-winning career has earned her approximately $800 million to date. | Screengrab by IOC via Getty Imag
7. Bruce Springsteen - $750 million
A career spanning six decades and 21 studio albums has earned Bruce Springsteen a fortune of around $750 million. The Boss is famous for his epic concerts that can last over four hours - meaning that he certainly earns his cash, while fans get value for money. | Getty Images
8. Bono - $700 million
The lead singer of Irish rock group U2, Bono and his band may arguably be past the creative peak of the late 1980s and early 1990s - when they recorded classic albums including Achtung Baby and The Joshua Tree - but they are still a huge draw live. Their recent residency at the Sphere venue in Las Vegas has been particularly profitable - helping Bono's fortune reach an estimated $700 million. | Getty Images