How much does Leonardo DiCaprio earn? Here’s how much one of Hollywood’s hottest stars earns and his updated net worth.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth has reached a staggering $300 million today, cementing his position among the richest stars in Hollywood. In fact, between 1995 and 2020 alone, the actor earned over $300 million in salaries and performance-related bonuses.
But how much does Leonardo DiCaprio actually earn? According to the most recent estimates from Forbes, his earnings will reach $41 million in 2024. Furthermore, his overall net worth continues to grow thanks to high-profile roles, such as 2021’s "Don’t Look Up," for which he received $30 million, and 2023’s "Killers of the Flower Moon," which earned him $25 million.
Films starring Leonardo DiCaprio have collectively generated approximately $7 billion worldwide.
Let’s take a closer look at Leonardo DiCaprio’s net worth, analyzing the sources of his income, the films that have contributed most to his fortune, as well as his real estate investments and social commitment.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Net Worth: Where Does the Money Come From?
Leonardo DiCaprio’s earnings come primarily from three sources: film fees, sponsorships, and strategic investments.
In terms of his films, beyond his base salary, DiCaprio has expertly negotiated percentages of gross receipts. For example, despite receiving only €2.39 million as an initial fee for "Titanic", he earned a total of €38.17 million thanks to a 1.8% percentage of the box office. Similarly, "Inception" earned him over €47.71 million, while for "The Wolf of Wall Street" he earned €23.86 million.
On the endorsement front, the actor has amassed approximately €95.42 million by collaborating with prestigious brands. In 2011, he signed a €4.77 million deal with Oppo, while he later became a spokesperson for Tag Heuer, BYD, and Jim Beam. Not to mention his Italian stint with FIAT (for the launch of the 500).
Furthermore, DiCaprio is also a shrewd investor who relies heavily on his celebrity image as a supporter of sustainable companies. In 2017, he officially joined the Beyond Meat family, a plant-based meat company. His portfolio also includes Califia Farms, which raised €214.70 million in funding in 2020, and HIPPEAS, a vegan snack company.
Despite his financial success, DiCaprio is recognized—and recognizable—for his environmental beliefs, choosing investments that reflect his commitment to sustainability.
The films that made DiCaprio’s fortune
Leonardo DiCaprio’s film career has generated extraordinary earnings through innovative contractual arrangements. Inception represents his greatest financial success: despite accepting a lower initial fee than the usual €19.08 million, he negotiated a percentage of the gross receipts that brought him a whopping €56.30 million. This 2010 film grossed €800.58 million worldwide.
Titanic, despite being his highest-grossing film with €2.16 billion (also given its young age), earned him "only" €38.17 million overall, derived from a base salary of €2.39 million plus 1.8% of profits. Surprisingly, his co-star Kate Winslet earned only €1.91 million without a percentage.
Killers of the Flower Moon also marked a significant financial milestone, with a total payout of €38.17 million, equal to a fifth of the entire production budget of €190.84 million.
For The Wolf of Wall Street, despite having negotiated €23.86 million, he ended up accepting €9.54 million due to budget overruns, while The Revenant earned him €19.08 million in addition to the coveted Oscar.
Furthermore, for Don’t Look Up, he received €28.63 million, surpassing co-star Jennifer Lawrence (€23.86 million).
So, basically, films for DiCaprio—including fees and additional revenue—represent his main source of income. But they’re not the only ones, especially today.
Real Estate, Private Islands, and Social Commitment
In addition to his film earnings, Leonardo DiCaprio’s wealth includes significant (and lavish) real estate investments. The actor owns an impressive compound in the Hollywood Hills, which began in the 1990s with the purchase of a property from Madonna for €1.91 million and has now expanded to four adjacent properties. In New York, DiCaprio purchased eco-friendly apartments in Battery Park for €3.50 million and in Greenwich Village for €9.54 million.
Particularly notable is Blackadore Caye, a 104-acre island off the coast of Belize purchased in 2005 for €1.67 million. Here, DiCaprio designed an exclusive eco-resort with 36 bungalows and 36 private villas, powered entirely by renewable energy. Despite delays—the opening initially scheduled for 2018 has yet to materialize—the project aims to restore the island’s damaged ecosystem.
DiCaprio’s environmental commitment dates back to 1998, when, at just twenty-four years old, he founded his foundation. Since then, he has donated over €95 million to over 200 projects in 50 countries. He has also produced documentaries such as "The 11th Hour" and "Before the Flood," which was viewed by 60 million people in just three months. In 2014, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a focus on climate change, demonstrating how his proceeds also support global environmental causes.
Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: Quanto guadagna Leonardo DiCaprio? Il patrimonio della star di Hollywood
