Neil Young is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Celebrity Net Worth puts the 2026 net worth of Neil Young at $200 million (last updated October 28, 2026).
Neil Young net worth: quick facts
| Full name | Neil Young |
|---|---|
| Net worth | $200 million (Celebrity Net Worth, last updated October 28, 2026) |
| Age | 80 |
| Date of birth | November 12, 1945 |
| Nationality | Canadian-American |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer |
| Known for | Harvest, Crazy Horse and a $150 million catalog deal |
What is Neil Young’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth estimated the net worth of Neil Young at $200 million (last updated October 28, 2026). The figure reflects Harvest, Crazy Horse and a $150 million catalog deal.
How Neil Young made money
The catalog deal. In January 2021 Young sold a 50% interest in the publishing rights to a catalog of 1,180 songs to Hipgnosis Songs Fund. The reported value was $150 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
What he kept. He kept the other half of that publishing interest, and the page notes Warner Music controlled the master recordings.
A long career. Celebrity Net Worth points to more than five decades across Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Crazy Horse and solo work.
How this estimate works
This page uses one estimate, from Celebrity Net Worth, shown as published without averaging or adjusting it. No second dated net worth estimate from another reputable publisher was found, so treat the figure as one estimate, not a verified number. Celebrity Net Worth does not publish a line-by-line breakdown.
Neil Young career and earnings timeline
- 1960s: Plays in Buffalo Springfield.
- 1970s: Releases songs including Heart of Gold, Old Man and Cinnamon Girl.
- 1989: Releases Rockin' in the Free World.
- 2021: Sells half the publishing of 1,180 songs to Hipgnosis for a reported $150 million.
FAQs
How did Neil Young make his money?
Through album sales, touring and songwriting royalties, plus the 2021 publishing sale.
Who bought part of his catalog?
Hipgnosis Songs Fund bought 50% of the publishing on 1,180 songs.
What is the source of the figure?
Celebrity Net Worth, last updated October 28, 2026. No second dated estimate was found, so treat it as one estimate.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth: Neil Young, last updated october 28, 2026
- YouTube: Why Neil Young Still Makes Music | The Big Interview
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.
