Liza Koshy started on Vine, built a YouTube audience in the tens of millions and moved into television, film and hosting. Celebrity Net Worth puts her net worth at $6 million. That page has no clear update date and its latest dated detail is from March 2020, so we cannot establish how current the figure is.
Liza Koshy net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Elizabeth Shaila Koshy |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $6 million (Celebrity Net Worth, undated; latest dated detail March 2020) |
| Born | March 31, 1996, Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Comedian, YouTuber, actress and host |
| Known for | Vine and YouTube comedy, Liza on Demand, hosting MTV TRL and Double Dare |
| Audience | 16.3 million YouTube subscribers in November 2018 (Forbes), a fanbase “well beyond 25 million” subscribers on YouTube and Vine in June 2023 (Forbes) |
| Forbes recognition | 30 Under 30, Hollywood and Entertainment class of 2019 |
What is Liza Koshy’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $6 million. The page carries no clear update date. It lists nearly 18 million YouTube subscribers and, as of March 2020, 18 million Instagram followers, so we cannot establish how fresh the estimate is, and it may not reflect her 2023 film roles.
The best direct evidence on her income is also dated. Forbes wrote in November 2018 that she earned an estimated seven figures in 2017, largely from online work. That is an earnings estimate for one year, not a net worth. The Forbes pieces and profile we reviewed report no net worth figure for her.
Liza Koshy net worth estimates compared
| Source | Figure | Date and context |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $6 million | Net worth estimate. No clear update date. Latest dated detail March 2020. |
| Forbes, November 2018 | Seven figures | Estimated 2017 earnings, mostly online. Income, not net worth. |
The two figures measure different things, so we do not combine them. The Celebrity Net Worth number is the only wealth estimate.
How Liza Koshy makes money
YouTube. Forbes counted 16.3 million subscribers and 2.5 billion views on her main channel in 2018, plus a second channel, Liza Koshy Too, with 7.3 million. By June 2023 Forbes put her fanbase well beyond 25 million subscribers and her views at 2.6 billion.
Brand work. Forbes reported that her Beats by Dre ads drew about four times the click-through rate of promotions with other celebrities. Celebrity Net Worth also lists Beyond Meat ads and a necklace collection with The Giving Keys.
Television and film. She hosted MTV’s TRL from 2017, fronted the Double Dare reboot, produced and starred in the YouTube Originals series Liza on Demand, and, per Forbes in 2023, voiced Arcee in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and appeared in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
Merchandise. Forbes noted a Liza Koshy line of bags due in fall 2018.
Liza Koshy career and earnings timeline
- 2013: Starts posting on Vine, which grows to 7 million followers.
- July 2015: Launches her YouTube channel, per Forbes. Celebrity Net Worth says 2016, so we use the Forbes date.
- 2016: Interviews President Obama on her channel about voter registration.
- 2017: Becomes a host of MTV’s TRL. Forbes estimates seven figures in earnings for the year.
- 2018: Creates and stars in Liza on Demand. Forbes profiles her in November with 16.3 million subscribers.
- 2018 and 2019: Hosts Met Gala red carpet interviews for Vogue, per Forbes.
- 2019: Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood and Entertainment class.
- March 2020: Celebrity Net Worth lists 18 million Instagram followers and nearly 18 million YouTube subscribers.
- June 2023: Forbes reports roles in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
FAQs
How much is Liza Koshy worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $6 million. The page has no clear update date; its latest dated detail is from March 2020. The Forbes pieces we reviewed give no net worth figure.
How much did Liza Koshy earn?
Forbes estimated seven figures for 2017. We found no newer earnings figure from a source we trust.
When did Liza Koshy start on YouTube?
Forbes says July 2015. Celebrity Net Worth says 2016. She was already popular on Vine before that.
What has Liza Koshy appeared in?
Beyond her own series Liza on Demand, Forbes lists Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, Double Dare and Chopped Next Gen, and Celebrity Net Worth adds TRL, Freakish and Boo! A Madea Halloween.
Is the number exact?
No. It is an older outside estimate, and she does not publish her finances.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Liza Koshy
- Forbes: From YouTube Star To Obama Interviewer (November 27, 2018)
- Forbes: From YouTube To SNL? How Liza Koshy Is Transforming Her Career (June 30, 2023)
- Forbes: Liza Koshy profile (updated January 3, 2019)
- Interview: Liza Koshy On Internet Stardom and Chasing New Dreams | Pretty Big Deal
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.
