Markiplier Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Markiplier’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $45 million, Markiplier is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and YouTube personality. He ranks among the highest-paid and most well-known YouTube stars globally. As of this writing, his YouTube channel boasts over 34 million subscribers and almost 20 billion views, placing it in the Top 100 most subscribed channels on the platform. Markiplier is celebrated for his comedic gameplay commentary, specializing in “Let’s Play” videos that typically include survival horror and action game titles.

In the 2015 film “Smosh: The Movie,” he made an appearance, and in 2019, he starred in, wrote, and directed the YouTube Premium movie “A Heist With Markiplier.” He co-founded the fashion brand Cloak with fellow YouTuber Jacksepticeye in 2018 and co-hosts the podcasts “3 Peens in a Podcast” and “Distractible.” Moreover, in 2019, he not only starred in but also co-produced the episodic audio drama “Edge of Sleep.”

Career Earnings

Among YouTube personalities, Markiplier stands out as one of the highest earners. His annual income from various social media activities ranges between $10 million and $20 million. In 2017, he made $12.5 million, followed by $17.5 million in 2018, which positioned him as the sixth highest-paid YouTube star globally. In 2019, he earned $13 million, and in 2020, his income reached $20 million, making him the third highest-paid YouTuber worldwide. All in all, he garnered over $60 million between 2017 and 2020.

By 2022, he was the third highest-paid content creator on YouTube, earning $38 million that year, and recorded $30 million in 2023. Collectively, from 2017 to 2023, his total earnings amounted to $128 million.

Early Life

Born Mark Edward Fischbach on June 28, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Markiplier entered this world at the Tripler Army Medical Center. His parents, Cliffton (who passed away in 2008) and Sunok, met while Cliffton was stationed in Korea during his service in the U.S. Army. After Markiplier’s birth, the family relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended Milford High School and played trumpet in the marching band. Frequently joking about his family’s financial struggles during his youth, he later graduated from high school and enrolled at the University of Cincinnati to study biomedical engineering but ultimately dropped out to pursue his YouTube career. Additionally, his older brother, Jason, is an artist known for creating the webcomic “Twokinds.”

Career

Markiplier embarked on his YouTube journey in March 2012, uploading his initial video the following month. Selecting the username “Markiplier,” a blend of his first name and “multiplier,” he initially aimed to produce sketch comedy videos featuring himself in all roles. His inaugural series on YouTube featured a playthrough of the game “Amnesia: The Dark Descent,” and following several other games on his channel, YouTube suspended his AdSense account. This prompted him to launch a new channel, “markiplierGAME,” in May 2012. In August 2014, he began a playthrough of “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which ultimately amassed over 80 million views, making it his most viewed playthrough. Subsequently, he engaged with other games from the franchise.

He made a cameo appearance in “Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery” in 2019. In September 2015, Markiplier appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” alongside fellow YouTuber Jenna Mae after Kimmel faced backlash for jokes he made regarding Let’s Play videos. Markiplier earned the #6 spot on a 2015 “Variety” list ranking the most influential celebrities among U.S. teens.

After relocating to Los Angeles, Markiplier shared a residence with Ryan Magee and Daniel Kyre, who were the creators behind the YouTube channel “Cyndago.” He featured in numerous sketches from their channel, but following Kyre’s death in September 2015, Markiplier took a temporary hiatus. Alongside actress Janet Varney, he co-hosted the South by Southwest Gaming Awards in 2015. In 2017, he released the interactive video “A Date with Markiplier,” which was succeeded by “A Heist with Markiplier” in 2019. In November 2019, he collaborated with Ethan Nestor (also known as CrankGameplays) to launch the YouTube channel “Unus Annus,” where they aimed to upload one video each day for a year and then erase the channel. Within just five days, “Unus Annus” amassed one million subscribers and achieved over 11 million views within its first week. Furthermore, in 2016, it was revealed that Markiplier would be starring in his own comic book series from Red Giant Entertainment, having joined the publisher’s board in late 2014. In November 2016, he signed with Endeavor, expressing his desire to explore other entertainment formats such as music and acting.

Markiplier transitioned to United Talent Agency in 2023, and he is preparing for his theatrical film debut with the horror movie “Iron Lung.”

Personal Life

In June 2018, tragedy struck when Markiplier’s step-niece, 19-year-old Miranda Cracraft, lost her life in a car accident. To assist with the funeral expenses, he initiated a GoFundMe campaign that successfully raised over $79,000. Markiplier has actively participated in numerous charity fundraising events and livestreams, and according to a report from “Forbes” magazine in 2017, these efforts had collectively raised about $3 million. In March 2018, he offered his “Tasteful Nudes” Charity Calendar for sale for 48 hours, which resulted in raising $500,000 for the Cancer Research Institute. Markiplier identifies as a liberal and advocates for stricter gun control laws, universal health care, and LGBT rights. He also took a stand against the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

The overwhelming success of his “Tasteful Nudes” calendar motivated him to create an OnlyFans account, with proceeds earmarked for both the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the World Food Programme. The page witnessed a significant influx of traffic upon its December 2022 launch, causing the site to crash.

Awards and Nominations

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

In 2017, he earned the Joystick Award for Best Streamer/Broadcaster. Additionally, he has been nominated for several accolades, including the Kids’ Choice Awards (Favorite Funny YouTube Creator, 2018), Shorty Awards (Creator of the Decade, 2018), and The Game Awards (Trending Gamer, 2015). Moreover, he achieved recognition with two Streamy Awards in 2022 for Show of the Year (In Space with Markiplier) and Scripted Series (In Space with Markiplier).

Real Estate

Markiplier made a $1.6 million investment in a newly constructed home located in LA’s Echo Park neighborhood in 2016.

In April 2021, a purchase of $4 million was made by Markiplier for Donald Glover’s residence in the La Cañada Flintridge area of Los Angeles. This property spans 3,279 square feet and includes three bedrooms, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a swimming pool, and a cabana. Glover had initially bought the home for $2.7 million in 2016 and had designer Barbara Bestor undertake renovations.