YouTube can be a huge source of cash – with some vloggers and influencers taking up YouTube as a full time income source. But exactly how much can this platform offer its users? Here are the top 5 YouTube earners and you’ll be surprised at just how much they actually earn from the site.
#5: Markiplier
With 27.8 million subscribers in the platform, Markiplier or Mark Fischbach in real life, allegedly earned around 19.5 million USD in ad revenue. He has been in the platform for 8 years now so you can say this YouTuber is a veteran of the vlogging community. His content is focused primarily on gaming although he has since expanded.
#4: Rhett and Link
This duo is the team primary responsible for Mythical Entertainment, a page with a pretty extensive coverage in terms of topic. Their platform hosts games, educational information, and some interesting tidbits around the world. They have around 41.8 million subscribers and have earned 20 million USD on the platform. They started their channel during YouTube’s infancy which is why they’ve been consistent high-earners in the platform.
#3: Dude Perfect
A team of five guys, Dude Perfect collectively earned 23 million USD, thanks to their 57.5 million subscribers. While they’re not exactly veterans in the platform, their sports-trick content amasses lots of followers. The fact that all five guys are good looking doesn’t hurt their popularity either.
#2: MrBeast
Really name Jimmy Donaldson, MrBeast YouTube channel is focused primarily on expensive content. He hosts tons of giveaways and would often donate to charity – creating a widely popular content. On estimate, he has earned around 24 million USD from YouTube and currently has 47.8 million subscribers.
#1: Ryan Kaji
The best earner on the platform, Ryan Kaji is actually a little kid who first rose to fame with his channel that reviews toys for children. He’s just 9 so his parents handle his channel for him – amassing around 29.5 million USD via the platform. He currently has 41.7 million subscribers.
Source: Insider.com
