Matt Damon is an American actor, writer and producer. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth at $170 million, last updated July 8, 2026.
Matt Damon net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Matthew Paige Damon |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $170 million (Celebrity Net Worth, July 8, 2026) |
| Age | 56 |
| Date of birth | October 8, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, screenwriter, producer |
| Known for | Good Will Hunting, the Bourne films and The Martian |
What is Matt Damon’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth put Matt Damon’s net worth at $170 million when it last updated the figure on July 8, 2026.
Damon broke through by co-writing and starring in Good Will Hunting with Ben Affleck – an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay at 27 – then spent two decades anchoring franchises from Bourne to Ocean’s Eleven to The Martian, which grossed $630 million worldwide.
How Matt Damon made his money
Franchise pay. Celebrity Net Worth lists Bourne film salaries in the $10 million to $26 million range. We could not match those figures to a studio or trade source, so treat them as unverified.
The Avatar story. Damon has said in interviews that he turned down the Avatar lead and a 10% stake because of his Bourne Ultimatum commitment. Director James Cameron disputed this in 2019, saying it would not have happened (The Hollywood Reporter). The $250 million figure is Celebrity Net Worth’s hypothetical value of a stake that was never paid.
The new bonus model. With Ben Affleck he co-founded Artists Equity, a production company that negotiates bonus participation for a wider pool of cast and crew rather than only A-list stars.
How the net worth estimates compare
| Publisher | Estimate | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrity Net Worth | $170 million | Last updated July 8, 2026 |
Forbes’ profile page is from 2016 and shows earnings only. We found no second independent net worth estimate in the sources we consulted.
Reported earnings figures
- Forbes’ 2016 Celebrity 100 ranked him No. 30 among actors on earnings as of July 11, 2016, with $55 million listed that year (Forbes profile). That is annual pay, not net worth.
- Celebrity Net Worth lists The Martian at $630 million worldwide; Box Office Mojo shows $630,621,406 (Box Office Mojo). Box office goes to the studio, not the actor.
Reading these figures
The $170 million is one outside estimate. Salaries, box office and the Avatar figure are not part of it and are not additions to it.
Matt Damon career and earnings timeline
- 1998: Wins the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, with Ben Affleck.
- 2002 to 2007: Stars in the first three Bourne films.
- 2009: Avatar is released; Damon later says he turned down the lead, a claim Cameron disputed in 2019.
- 2015: The Martian is released and grosses about $630 million worldwide.
- 2016: Forbes Celebrity 100 earnings listing of $55 million.
- July 8, 2026: Celebrity Net Worth updates its estimate to $170 million.
FAQs
What is Matt Damon’s net worth?
Celebrity Net Worth estimates $170 million, last updated July 8, 2026.
What did Forbes say he earned?
Forbes’ 2016 Celebrity 100 listed $55 million in earnings for that year, as of July 11, 2016.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Matt Damon, last updated July 8, 2026
- Forbes profile, July 11, 2016
- The Hollywood Reporter on the Avatar claim
- Box Office Mojo, The Martian
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.
