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The 15 highest-earning Youtubers in 2016


We found a list of  Highest Paid YouTube stars  on smartearningmethods.com, and these 15 channels have left a huge impression on the global stage with the help of YouTube. Check it out:

1 – PewDiePie

PewDiePie - highest paid youtube star Originally named as Felix Kjellberg, stands first among the  Highest Paid YouTube stars. The Swedish international has around 40 million subscribers to his channel. With an estimated $12 million/year earnings this year, he sits on the top of the list.

2 – The Fine Brothers

Rafi and Benny are two producers. Having a total subscription of 13 million on their channel the brothers have an earnings of $8.5 million.

3 – Smosh

Smosh - highest paid youtube star Tied with the Fine Brothers, the comedian duo of Hecox and Padilla earn an astounding $8.5 million/ year. They have a following of 21 million subscribers and the numbers keep on growing every day.

4 – Lindsey Stirling

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The ballerina who spreads her magic by playing a violin has a huge following of 7 million subscribers. According to a report, she will earn $6 million this year.

 

5 – Rhett and Link

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They are known by the names of Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln Neal III. These engineers’ tag-team comedians have an annual earnings of $4.5 million and a total of 3 million subscribers.

6 – Olajide Olatunji

Owner of the channel ‘KSI’, the hip-hop rapper is a FIFA enthusiast. His wealth empire is of$4.5 million. His fan following makes him tie on the number 5 ranking with Rhett and Link and a following of 10 million subscribers.

7 – Michelle Phan

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The famous beautician had a tough start to her career as she was rejected by a few firms. She now has a wealth of $3 million through YouTube. And the number of subscribers on her channel are 8 million.

8 – Lilly Singh

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The internet sensation recently landed a contract with the Collective Digital Studio network. She earns $2.5 million through YouTube and has 7 million subscribers. She controls the channel ‘Superwoman’ on YouTube.

9 – Roman Atwood

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The prankster earns a total of $2.5 million and is tied on the 8th spot with Lilly Singh on the top earners list. 7 million subscribers follow the prankster on YouTube.

10 – Rosana Pansino

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This internet wizard is known for her cupcake baking skills. She earns $2.5 million and is tied on the 8th spot with Roman Atwood and Lilly Singh. Her enormous fan base comprises of 5 million subscribers.

11 – Kan & Aki

Kan and Aki The Japanese sisters, with the help of their parents hold the 11th spot according to the 2013 survey. They owned $3.2 million at that time.

12 – HolaSoyGerman

According to the list of 2013, the Chilean entertainer has a 20 million subscribers and earned a $3 million yearly.

13 – theRadBrad

Famous for his Call of Duty reviews, the online gamer holds the 13th spot according to the list of 2013. At that time he earned $2.7 million.

14 – Vegetta777

Famous for his minecraft gaming skills. The Spanish international owned 2.59 million as per the list of 2013 high-earners from YouTube.

15 – PrankvsPrank

The duo of Jeana and Jesse hold the 14th spot on the list of 2013. According to the reports they earned $2.26 million at that time. Some may disagree, so we also found this video with the a list of only 10, did your favorite youtuber make the cut? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bERFIZdunSI

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