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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.
17. Victoria Beckham - $450 million
The artist formerly known as Posh Spice made her first fortune as part of band The Spice Girls - then went on to make far more money thanks to her own fashion line. Combined, they have earned her around $450 million. Marrying footballer David Beckham didn't hurt her bank balance either. | AFP via Getty Images
18. Eric Clapton - $450 million
Starting out in a string of bands - including The Yardbirds, Cream and Blind Faith - before enjoying a successful solo career, Eric Clapton has received a CBE, 18 Grammy Awards and is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Along the way he's also managed to earn approximately $450 million. | Getty Images for Crossroads Guit
19. Jon Bon Jovi - $410 million
Bon Jovi became one of the biggest bands in the world thanks to a hugely successful run of three albums starting in 1986 - Slippery When Wet, New Jersey and Keep The Faith. With over 130 million records sold they are one of the best-selling bands of all time - netting lead singer Jon Bon Jovi around $410 million. | Getty Images
20. Barbra Streisand - $400 million
Multi-talented Barbra Streisand is one of the very few entertainers to have completed the EGOT - winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. With the awards have also come financial rewards - to the tune of approximately $400 million. | Getty Images