# Sir Paul McCartney becomes billionaire

> Sir Paul McCartney's net worth hits $1.4 billion, making him the world's third-richest musician.
- Title: Sir Paul McCartney becomes billionaire · FemaleFirst
- Summary: Sir Paul McCartney's net worth hits $1.4 billion, making him the world's third-richest musician.
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- Published: 2026-11-09T20:00:15+00:00
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- Topics: sir paul mccartney, taylor swift, jay-z, forbes, mpl communications, net worth, billionaire, music catalogues, royalties, real estate, entertainment, culture
## Sir Paul McCartney becomes billionaire
Sir Paul McCartney reportedly has a net worth of over a billion dollars.
## Third-richest musician globally
Sir Paul McCartney is said to be the third-richest musician in the world, behind Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.
## Forbes estimates $1.4 billion net worth
According to Forbes, McCartney has a net worth of at least $1.4 billion, with Swift at $2 billion and Jay-Z at $2.8 billion.
## MPL Communications publishing company
The company, established in 1969, is said to be worth at least a quarter of a billion dollars.
## Royalties and catalogues boost wealth
His net worth is further bolstered by royalties from musical scores, music catalogues, tours, real estate, and an art collection including Pablo Picasso works.
## Key takeaway

Sir Paul McCartney is now the third-richest musician globally with a net worth of $1.4 billion, behind Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.