Britney Spears Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Britney Spears’ Net Worth?

An American pop singer, actress, and entertainer, Britney Spears boasts a net worth of $40 million. She emerged as a significant presence in both mainstream pop music and pop culture following the success of her 1999 hit “Baby One More Time” and its 2000 sequel “Oops! I Did It Again.” Britney is widely acknowledged for revitalizing the teen pop genre in the late 1990s. To date, she has sold more than 100 million records around the globe, placing her as the eighth top-selling female artist in the United States according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

As of now, the following are the top 10 highest-selling female musicians of all time:

1. Madonna – 335 million
2. Celine Dion – 250 million
3. Whitney Houston – 200 million
4. Mariah Carey – 200 million
5. Barbra Streisand – 145 million
6. Rihanna – 120 million
7. Taylor Swift – 100 million
8. Britney Spears – 100 million
9. Pink – 90 million
10. Adele – 85 million

During the height of her career in the early 2000s, Britney was recognized as one of the highest-paid entertainers globally. In 2002, she earned $40 million from touring and record sales alone. Up to this point, her world tours have amassed $500 million in revenue worldwide. Between 2013 and 2017, her Las Vegas residency brought in earnings of $350,000 to $500,000 per night.

As many are aware, Britney was under a conservatorship controlled by her father for over 13 years. This legal arrangement was established in 2008 following a series of public and personal controversies. Britney’s father later claimed that when the conservatorship began, her net worth was almost nonexistent and she was “nearly out of funds.” Despite its shortcomings, by the time this conservatorship concluded in August 2021, her fortune had rebounded to between $60 million and $70 million, largely attributed to her Las Vegas residency. A few months after the conservatorship’s termination, Britney secured a $15 million book deal.

Early Life And Rise

Path to Success

Beginning her performance career as a child, Britney Spears took on acting roles in stage productions and television shows. After auditioning for a revival of The Mickey Mouse Club but getting rejected due to her age, she became a client of a talent agency in New York City. Ultimately, she was cast in The Mickey Mouse Club in December 1992. Her debut studio album, “Baby One More Time,” released in 1999, achieved significant success, landing at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. Just a month later, the album received a two-times platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The single “Baby One More Time” sold 500,000 copies on its first day, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the fastest-selling single by a female artist.

Many well-known hits followed from Spears’ subsequent albums, including “Oops!… I Did It Again,” “I’m a Slave 4 U,” “Me Against the Music,” “Piece of Me,” among others. She also explored acting, starring in the 2002 film Crossroads. In 2005, she appeared in the reality series Britney & Kevin: Chaotic alongside her then-husband Kevin Federline. Furthermore, Spears made various appearances on television shows and created a limited edition clothing line for Candies.

In 2012, Spears took on the role of judge for The X-Factor. With a salary of $15 million, she became the highest-paid judge in the history of television singing competitions at that time.

Over the years, Britney has released nine albums: 1999’s …Baby One More Time, 2000’s Oops!… I Did It Again, 2001’s Britney, 2003’s In the Zone, 2007’s Blackout, 2008’s Circus, 2011’s Femme Fatale, 2013’s Britney Jean, and 2016’s Glory.

The Umbrella Incident and Mental Health Struggles

Back in late 2007, you may remember that Britney was facing considerable personal and professional difficulties. The paparazzi were incessantly following her around. Having been famous for over a decade, she was a young mother at only 26 years old, embroiled in a fierce custody battle with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. A judge ruled against her in the custody case, citing her as a “habitual, frequent, and continuous user of controlled substances and alcohol.” For a period, she essentially lost her grip on reality. Subsequently, she was placed under a conservatorship overseen by her father. Unbeknownst to many at the time, the prevailing notion was that Britney’s career had come to an end. However, she astounded everyone by making a significant comeback, returning stronger than before.

Las Vegas Residency

In 2013, Britney entered into a $30 million contract for a residency show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. The agreement entailed performing 100 shows over a span of two years. She later extended her contract for the “Piece of Me” show to continue through 2017. This four-year-long residency significantly rejuvenated Britney’s career, finances, and reputation, as she performed a total of 250 shows at Planet Hollywood. On December 31, 2017, Spears delivered her final performance of Britney: Piece of Me, which reportedly generated $1.172 million, breaking the previous box office record for a single show in Las Vegas, formerly held by Jennifer Lopez.

Canceled Residency and Work Hiatus

On October 18, 2018, Spears announced her second Las Vegas residency, Britney: Domination, which was slated to debut on February 13, 2019, at Park MGM’s Park Theatre. She was expected to earn $507,000 per show, which would have made her the highest-paid act on the Las Vegas Strip. However, in January 2019, she canceled the residency following her father Jamie Spears’ serious health crisis involving a colon rupture. Additionally, her team disclosed that she would be taking an indefinite work hiatus to spend time with her family.

Conservatorship

Following a highly publicized meltdown in 2008, Britney was subjected to a legal conservatorship mandated by the court. This arrangement placed her financial affairs in the hands of her father, James, who managed every dollar within Britney’s financial empire, including legal expenses and child support payments to Kevin Federline.

Documents released by the court in mid-2014 indicated that:

“Spears has a net worth of slightly more than $41 million, with nearly $7 million in cash and the remainder in real estate.“

James claimed in his own legal documents that Britney’s net worth was merely $3 million at the time he assumed control over her finances.

As reported by TMZ, by August 2013, the worth of the conservatorship had grown to $36.1 million, indicating an increase of $5 million within that year. Further documents acquired by TMZ reveal that this conservatorship does not account for several valuable assets owned or controlled by Britney.

A 2020 valuation estimated Britney’s assets under conservatorship to be approximately $60 million.

At one stage, Britney’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, attempted to gain control over the estate.

In 2021, Britney’s conservatorship was dissolved after her public testimony, during which she accused her family and management team of abuse.

Personal Life

Britney Spears was in a relationship with Justin Timberlake from 1998 until 2002. In 2002, she briefly dated Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit. In 2003, Spears was spotted with Colin Farrell at a movie premiere, stirring romantic rumors.

In January 2004, after a night of celebrations in Las Vegas with her childhood friend Jason Alexander, they made an impulsive decision to get married. However, just 55 hours later, their marriage was annulled.

On October 6, 2004, Britney surprised everyone again by marrying her backup dancer Kevin Federline. Together, they had two sons: Sean, born in 2005, and Jayden, born in 2006. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2007, during which she paid Federline $1 million and agreed to provide $20,000 per month in child support until their children turn 18.

In 2007, she entered a relationship with paparazzo Adnan Ghalib, but they separated in 2008.

By 2009, Britney found stability in her relationship with her then-manager, Jason Trawick, which eventually led to their engagement.

They got engaged in December 2011 but ended their relationship in January 2013.

Following the end of her engagement with Trawick, Spears started a relationship with David Lucado. However, after being caught cheating on her in a TMZ video, Spears chose to end their romance.

Between 2014 and 2015, Spears was in a relationship with film producer Charlie Ebersol for eight months.

In 2016, on the set of her “Slumber Party” music video, Britney met Sam Asghari, a model who is significantly younger. Born in 1994 in Tehran, Iran, Sam is 13 years Britney’s junior. The couple tied the knot in 2022, but sadly, Sam filed for divorce on August 16, 2023.

Kevin Federline Spousal Support

When their divorce was finalized in 2007, custody of their two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James, was awarded to Federline, while Spears was ordered to pay him child support. In 2018, it was reported that Federline sought an increase in child support payments, which was eventually resolved outside of court.

As of 2018, Kevin’s support payments were estimated to be $60,000 per month, which would end once their children turned 18.

Sam Asghari Prenup And Support

Prior to their marriage, Britney ensured Sam signed a robust prenuptial agreement. The prenup stipulated that Sam would receive “$1 million for every two years” of marriage. After 14 months together, Sam filed for divorce, indicating he likely wouldn’t receive much from the agreement. If they had remained married, Sam’s earnings under the prenup were capped at $10 million, and it excluded any share of the value of their joint property in Thousand Oaks, California.

Real Estate

Brittany has owned several properties across the United States over the years, mainly located in the Los Angeles area. Below is a summary of her most significant real estate holdings:

Calabasas: In June 2022, Britney purchased a mansion for $11.8 million in The Oaks, a gated community in Calabasas. The mansion spans 11,600 square feet and includes seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Its entrance boasts ceilings that reach 33 feet high. Additionally, the home features a 10-seat home theater, a private office, a game room, an 8-car garage, and more. The expansive outdoor area has a large swimming pool complete with a Jacuzzi and a water slide. The home was originally constructed in 2009 by the previous owner, who first put it on the market in 2012 for just under $10 million, and re-listed it in 2021 for $15.5 million. Britney acquired it in June 2022 for $11.8 million, just two doors down from a property once owned by Khloe Kardashian, and previously by Justin Bieber.

Interestingly, Britney never officially moved into this mansion and chose to remain at her Westlake Village property instead. About ten months after purchasing the Calabasas home, she sold it for $10 million, incurring a loss of nearly $2 million. Here is a video tour of her former mansion in Calabasas:

Westlake Village: In 2012, Britney purchased a residence in Westlake Village, an LA suburb, for $6.7 million. In 2017, she sold this property for $7 million.

Britney acquired a 21-acre estate in Westlake Village in 2015, paying $7.5 million. This home is situated in a community called White Stallion Ranch, developed by Sylvester Stallone, after whom it is named. The estate boasts a 12,500-square-foot house, a library, a game room, an infinity pool, a pool house, a tennis court, a three-hole golf course, and a wine cellar capable of holding 4,000 bottles. As of today, its value is at least $10 million.

Hollywood Hills: Britney purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills in 2001 at the age of 19, for an undisclosed amount. She sold this house in 2003 to actress Brittany Murphy, who tragically passed away in that home in 2009.

Malibu: In 2004, Britney bought a Malibu home for $6.3 million, where she married Kevin Federline in October of the same year. In January 2007, she listed the property for $13.5 million, ultimately selling it for $10 million in August 2007.

Beverly Hills: After her split with Federline in 2006, Britney purchased a Beverly Hills home for $6.75 million. She attempted to sell this residence in 2010 for $5.5 million but ended up incurring a loss of $2.5 million, as it sold for $4.2 million in 2012.

Kentwood, Louisiana: At the age of 18 in 1999, with her career on the rise, Britney paid $29,362 for a 7.4-acre lot in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. She later built a 6,500-square-foot mansion, which she named “Serenity.” This residence is now home to Britney’s mother.

New York City: In 2000, Britney bought a condo in NYC’s Greenwich Village and, in 2002, acquired the building’s four-floor penthouse, with the exact prices remaining undisclosed. She sold the smaller unit in 2011 for $1.5 million and the penthouse in 2006 for $4 million.