Marques Brownlee started reviewing gadgets in high school in 2008 and now has about 21 million YouTube subscribers. His wealth is harder to pin down than his income. Celebrity Net Worth lists $8 million, but its page still cites 17 million subscribers, so it looks dated. The Forbes profiles we reviewed report no personal net worth figure for him. It puts his earnings at $10.9 million in its 2026 Top Creators list. Earnings and net worth are different measures, so read the numbers below as rough estimates.
Marques Brownlee net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Marques Brownlee |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MKBHD |
| Net worth | $8 million (Celebrity Net Worth, likely dated) |
| Born | December 3, 1993, Maplewood, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Tech reviewer, YouTuber, podcaster, Ridge chief creative partner |
| Channel | About 21 million YouTube subscribers (Forbes, June 2026) |
| Forbes Top Creators earnings | $10.9 million (2026), $10 million (2025) |
| Residence | Kearny, New Jersey |
What is Marques Brownlee’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $8 million. The page shows no clear update date and cites a subscriber count of more than 17 million, so we cannot establish how fresh the estimate is. Forbes lists 2026 earnings of $10.9 million and 2025 earnings of $10 million. Earnings are one year of gross income before costs, taxes and spending, so they say nothing direct about net worth.
We found no credible source that gives a newer net worth. His equity in Ridge also has no public value. So the honest answer is that the $8 million number is the only wealth estimate on record, and its stale subscriber count suggests it has not been refreshed.
Marques Brownlee net worth estimates compared
| Source | Figure | Date and context |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $8 million | Net worth estimate. Page cites 17 million subscribers, so it is likely dated. |
| Forbes Top Creators 2025 | $10 million (earnings) | Published June 16, 2025. Income for the year, not net worth. |
| Forbes Top Creators 2026 | $10.9 million (earnings) | Profile updated June 23, 2026. Income for the year, not net worth. |
We do not combine these. The two Forbes numbers describe income and are more recent. The $8 million figure is the only wealth estimate, and it may be out of date.
How Marques Brownlee makes money
YouTube and sponsorships. His MKBHD channel carries tech reviews, interviews and an annual smartphone awards series. Forbes counts him among the top earning creators in 2025 and 2026.
Ridge. In April 2024 he became chief creative partner at Ridge, a wallet and accessories company. Forbes reports a multi-year deal that gave him equity, a board seat and creative input on products and content. Ridge’s CEO said the company wanted a creator partner and not a celebrity face.
Podcast. He co-hosts Waveform, which started in July 2019, with Andrew Manganelli.
Playing sport. He plays professional ultimate frisbee, though that is not a major income source.
Marques Brownlee career and earnings timeline
- 2008: Joins YouTube while in high school. Starts uploading tech videos as MKBHD in January 2009.
- 2013: A video on the LG G Flex phone reaches one million views in its first day.
- July 2014: His iPhone 6 review goes widely viral. He starts his Smartphone Awards series that year.
- 2016: Moves from his apartment to a studio in Kearny, New Jersey.
- 2018: Interviews Elon Musk on a Tesla factory tour. Wins a Shorty Award.
- 2019: Reaches 10 million subscribers. Co-creates the Waveform podcast.
- December 2020: Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
- April 2024: Becomes chief creative partner at Ridge, with equity and a board seat.
- June 2025: Forbes estimates his earnings at $10 million.
- June 2026: Forbes estimates his earnings at $10.9 million and counts 21 million subscribers.
FAQs
How much is Marques Brownlee worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $8 million, but the page appears dated. The Forbes profiles we reviewed give no net worth figure.
How much does Marques Brownlee earn?
Forbes puts his earnings at $10.9 million in 2026 and $10 million in 2025.
What is Marques Brownlee’s deal with Ridge?
Forbes reported in 2024 that he signed a multi-year deal as chief creative partner, with equity, a board seat and input on product design.
How many subscribers does MKBHD have?
About 21 million, according to Forbes in June 2026.
Is the number exact?
No. His equity, investments and taxes are private, so any figure is a rough estimate.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Marques Brownlee
- Forbes: Marques Brownlee, 2026 Top Creators profile (June 23, 2026)
- Forbes: Top Creators 2025 (June 16, 2025)
- Forbes: How Marques Brownlee and Ridge are Shaping Future of Creator Economy (April 26, 2024)
- Interview: Why MKBHD Told Netflix: "Don't Bother"
About the Author
Jason Liam writes about celebrity net worth on Sneaky Insights. He loves exploring the stories behind the fortunes: the career breakthroughs, businesses and endorsements that helped famous names build their wealth. His favorite part is looking beyond the headline number to tell the story of how the money was made.
