# Paul McCartney Billionaire Status Confirmed

> Forbes names Paul McCartney the world’s third-richest musician with $1.4 billion net worth.
- Title: Paul McCartney Billionaire Status Confirmed · Billboard
- Summary: Forbes names Paul McCartney the world’s third-richest musician with $1.4 billion net worth.
- Keywords: paul mccartney, forbes, net worth, musician, billionaire, third-richest musician, taylor swift, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/music-news/paul-mccartney-billionaire-third-richest-musician-1236378066
- Author: Hannah Dailey
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:50:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paul mccartney, forbes, net worth, musician, billionaire, third-richest musician, taylor swift
## Forbes Billionaire Status
Forbes reports Paul McCartney’s net worth has surpassed $1.4 billion, making him the world’s third-richest musician.
## Net Worth Comparison
Jay-Z and Taylor Swift hold net worths of $2.8 billion and $2 billion, respectively, above McCartney.
## Career Financial Success
McCartney’s career touring grosses surpassed $1 billion in 2022, per Billboard Boxscore figures.
## Key takeaway

Paul McCartney is officially a billionaire with a net worth of $1.4 billion, making him the world’s third-richest musician after Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.