Markiplier Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Markiplier’s Net Worth?

Markiplier, known as an American actor, writer, producer, director, and YouTube personality, has amassed a net worth of $45 million. He ranks among the highest-paid and most prominent YouTube stars globally. As of this writing, his YouTube channel boasts over 34 million subscribers and nearly 20 billion views, placing it within the Top 100 most subscribed channels on the platform. Markiplier is particularly famous for his comedic commentary on gameplay, focusing primarily on “Let’s Play” videos that often include survival horror and action video game genres.

In 2015, he made an appearance in the film “Smosh: The Movie,” and he played a significant role in the 2019 YouTube Premium film “A Heist With Markiplier” as a writer, director, and star. He also co-founded the fashion label Cloak alongside fellow YouTuber Jacksepticeye in 2018. Moreover, he is a co-host of the podcasts “3 Peens in a Podcast” and “Distractible.” Markiplier also starred in and co-produced the episodic audio drama “Edge of Sleep” in 2019.

Career Earnings

As one of the highest-earning figures on YouTube, Markiplier generates annual earnings ranging from $10 to $20 million through various social media activities. His earnings amounted to $12.5 million in 2017 and $17.5 million in 2018, positioning him as the sixth highest-paid YouTube star that year. In 2019, he made $13 million, followed by a remarkable $20 million in 2020, making him the third highest-paid YouTuber globally. In total, between 2017 and 2020, he earned over $60 million.

In 2022, Markiplier was recognized as the third highest-paid content creator on YouTube, with earnings of $38 million for that year. In 2023, he accumulated an additional $30 million. Therefore, from 2017 to 2023, his total earnings reached $128 million.

Early Life

Markiplier, whose full name is Mark Edward Fischbach, was born on June 28, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Tripler Army Medical Center. His parents, Cliffton, who passed away in 2008, and Sunok, met while Cliffton served in Korea with the U.S. Army. After Markiplier’s birth, the family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Milford High School, participating in the marching band as a trumpet player. The family struggled financially during his upbringing, a fact that Markiplier humorously recounts. Following high school graduation, he enrolled at the University of Cincinnati to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering but ultimately dropped out to focus on his YouTube career. His older brother, Jason, is an artist who created the webcomic “Twokinds.”

Career

Markiplier began his YouTube journey in March 2012 and uploaded his inaugural video the following month. He adopted the username “Markiplier,” a blend of his first name and the word “multiplier,” as he initially aimed to create sketch comedy videos portraying various characters. His debut YouTube series featured a playthrough of the video game “Amnesia: The Dark Descent.” After several game playthroughs, his AdSense account was banned by YouTube, prompting him to establish a new channel named “markiplierGAME” in May 2012. In August 2014, he started a playthrough of “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which achieved over 80 million views, making it his most viewed playthrough. Subsequently, he continued to explore other titles in the franchise.

and made a cameo in the 2019 release of “Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery.” In September 2015, Markiplier appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” alongside fellow YouTuber Jenna Mae after Kimmel faced backlash for jokes about Let’s Play videos. The year 2015 saw Markiplier ranked #6 on a “Variety” list of the most influential celebrities among U.S. teens.

Following his move to Los Angeles, Markiplier resided with Ryan Magee and Daniel Kyre, creators of the YouTube channel “Cyndago.” He featured in various sketches of theirs, and after Kyre’s passing in September 2015, Markiplier took a temporary hiatus. Alongside actress Janet Varney, he co-hosted the 2015 South by Southwest Gaming Awards. In 2017, he released the interactive video “A Date with Markiplier,” which was succeeded by the similarly themed movie, “A Heist with Markiplier,” in 2019. In November 2019, he teamed up with Ethan Nestor (aka CrankGameplays) to launch the YouTube channel “Unus Annus,” aiming to post a daily video for a year before deleting the channel. In just five days, “Unus Annus” amassed one million subscribers and achieved over 11 million views in its first week. In 2016, it was announced that Markiplier would star in his own comic book series from Red Giant Entertainment, having joined the publisher’s board in late 2014. By November 2016, he signed with Endeavor after indicating interest in exploring other entertainment avenues like music and acting.

Markiplier transitioned to United Talent Agency in 2023 and is set to make his theatrical film debut with the horror film, “Iron Lung.”

Personal Life

In June 2018, tragedy struck when Markiplier’s step-niece, 19-year-old Miranda Cracraft, was killed in a car accident. In response, he initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses, raising over $79,000. Markiplier has participated in numerous charitable fundraisers and livestreams; as reported by “Forbes” magazine in 2017, these initiatives collectively raised approximately $3 million. In March 2018, he launched his “Tasteful Nudes” Charity Calendar for a limited 48-hour period, raising $500,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. Identifying as a liberal, Markiplier advocates for stricter gun control laws, universal healthcare, and LGBT rights. In 2020, he publicly condemned the murder of George Floyd.

The success of his “Tasteful Nudes” calendar led him to create an OnlyFans account, with proceeds shared equally between the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the World Food Programme. Upon launching in December 2022, the site experienced a crash due to overwhelming traffic.

Awards and Nominations

Markiplier has received nominations for various Streamy Awards, winning the Purpose Award for Social Good – Creator in 2019, as well as the Scripted Series award for “A Heist with Markiplier” in 2020. In 2016, he was honored as Celebrity of the Year at the Make-A-Wish Foundation Award Ceremony and received the Oliver R. Grace Award for Distinguished Service in Advancing Cancer Research from the Cancer Research Institute in 2020. He garnered a Diamond Creator Award/YouTube Creator Reward at the 2016 YouTube Creator Awards and obtained a Golden

In 2017, he was honored with the Joystick Award for Best Streamer/Broadcaster. Additionally, he garnered nominations from the Kids’ Choice Awards (Favorite Funny YouTube Creator, 2018), Shorty Awards (Creator of the Decade, 2018), and The Game Awards (Trending Gamer, 2015). In 2022, he secured two more Streamy Awards for Show of the Year (In Space with Markiplier) and Scripted Series (In Space with Markiplier).

Real Estate

Markiplier made a purchase of $1.6 million in 2016 for a newly constructed residence located in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood.

In April 2021, he acquired Donald Glover’s property in the La Cañada Flintridge area of Los Angeles for $4 million. The home spans 3,279 square feet and includes three bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, a swimming pool, and a cabana. Glover had bought the house for $2.7 million in 2016 and engaged designer Barbara Bestor for its renovation.