A US$1 Million post – Instagram’s most paid celebrities
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After having its net worth valued at US$900 million by Forbes earlier this July, Kylie Jenner has now become the world’s most paid Instagram celebrity according to HopperHQ.com’s Instagram Rich List 2018.
The annual ranking reveals which celebrities, athletes, models and influencers generate the most revenue from posting on the famous social media platform.
Estimated at $400,000 in 2017, the youngest of the Jenner-Kardashian clan now reaps $1 million per sponsored post that she shares with her 111 million Instagram followers.
With her 139 million followers, Selena Gomez trails in second at $800,000 per post despite having more followers.
Surprisingly, Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé are relinquished to the 4th and 5th spot as famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo takes the 3rd position; earning roughly $750,000 per post.
Discover the top 10 below:
- Kylie Jenner — $1,000,000 per post
- Selena Gomez — $800,000 per post
- Cristiano Ronaldo — $750,000 per post
- Kim Kardashian — $720,000 per post
- Beyoncé Knowles — $700,000 per post
- Dwayne Johnson — $650,000 per post
- Justin Bieber — $630,000 per post
- Neymar da Silva Santos Junior — $600,000 per post
- Lionel Messi — $500,000 per post
- Kendall Jenner — $500,000 per post
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company compiles the annual ranking of Instagram's highest-earning celebrities?
Which company compiles the annual ranking of Instagram's highest-earning celebrities?
The annual ranking, known as the Instagram Rich List, is compiled by HopperHQ.com. It identifies which public figures generate the most income from their sponsored posts on the social media platform.
Q.How much more does Kylie Jenner earn per sponsored post compared to her earnings in 2017?
How much more does Kylie Jenner earn per sponsored post compared to her earnings in 2017?
Kylie Jenner's earnings per sponsored post have significantly increased. In 2017, she was estimated to earn $400,000 per post, but she now reaps $1 million for each shared post.
Q.Does having more Instagram followers guarantee a higher earning per sponsored post?
Does having more Instagram followers guarantee a higher earning per sponsored post?
No, it does not. Selena Gomez has 139 million followers but earns $800,000 per post, while Kylie Jenner has 111 million followers and earns $1 million per sponsored post.
Q.Which famous football players are listed among the top 10 highest earners on Instagram?
Which famous football players are listed among the top 10 highest earners on Instagram?
The top 10 list includes three famous football players. Cristiano Ronaldo is in 3rd place, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior is in 8th, and Lionel Messi is in 9th position.
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