LeBron James Net Worth
NBA forward, Los Angeles Lakers
$1.42B
— today
Live · · Forbes real-time
LeBron James' net worth is $1.42 billion as of November 7, 2026, according to Forbes' real-time data, which makes LeBron James the 2721st richest person in the world.
Made since you opened this page
$0.00⏱ 00:00:00 on this page$4.37 per second · based on annual earnings
Spend LeBron James' money →How much does LeBron James make per second, hour and day?
Per second
$4.37
Per minute
$262
Per hour
$15,720
Per day
$377,276
Per week
$2.64M
Per year
$137.8M
Basis: Forbes (12 months to May 1, 2026). How we calculate this
How long it takes LeBron James to earn…
- a Big Mac1.4 seconds
- an iPhone 17 Pro Max7.6 minutes
- the median US salary4.0 hours
- a Tesla Model S Plaid6.0 hours
- an average US home1.1 days
- a Bugatti49.6 days
- a superyacht2.2 years
How did LeBron James get so rich?
LeBron James, whose fortune comes from Basketball, has an estimated net worth of $1.42 billion. That ranks 2721st on Forbes' live list of the world's billionaires. Citizenship: United States (based in Los Angeles, California).
LeBron James earned an estimated $137.8 million in a year (Forbes, 12 months to May 1, 2026), which works out to about $4.37 per second, $15,720 per hour or $377,276 per day.
LeBron James' net worth was $1 billion on Forbes' 2023 list, so it has grown about 1.4x since then.
He became the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, in 2022.
Forbes ranked him fourth among 2026's highest-paid athletes, with $85 million off the court.
He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
LeBron James net worth history (2023–2026)
| Year | Net worth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.4B | +$100M |
| 2025 | $1.3B | +$100M |
| 2024 | $1.2B | +$200M |
| 2023 | $1B | — |
Ranked near LeBron James among celebrities
| # | Name | Net worth | Today | Per second |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kim KardashianShapewear, skincare | $1.89B | — | $3.66/s |
| 11 | Magic JohnsonBasketball, investments | $1.55B | — | $1.02/s |
| 12 |  Tiger WoodsGolf | $1.49B | — | $1.80/s |
| 13 | LeBron JamesBasketball | $1.42B | — | $4.37/s |
| 14 | Tyler PerryMovies, television | $1.36B | — | −$0.85/s |
| 15 |  Cristiano RonaldoSoccer | $1.21B | — | $9.51/s |
| 16 | Bruce SpringsteenMusic | $1.17B | — | −$0.50/s |
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LeBron James net worth: FAQs
What is LeBron James' net worth?
LeBron James' net worth is $1.42 billion as of November 7, 2026, according to Forbes' real-time data, which makes LeBron James the 2721st richest person in the world.
How much does LeBron James make per second?
About $4.37 per second. LeBron James earned an estimated $137.8 million in a year (Forbes, 12 months to May 1, 2026), which works out to about $4.37 per second, $15,720 per hour or $377,276 per day.
How much does LeBron James make a day?
Roughly $377,276 per day — that's $15,720 an hour and $262 a minute, based on estimated annual earnings.
How did LeBron James make their money?
The main sources of LeBron James' wealth are: NBA salary, Nike lifetime deal, SpringHill Company, Fenway Sports Group stake, Investments. Forbes classifies the fortune as self-made.
How long would it take an average person to earn LeBron James' net worth?
A typical full-time US worker earning about $63,128 a year would need roughly 22,526 years to earn LeBron James' fortune — without spending a cent.
How old is LeBron James?
LeBron James is 41 years old and is a citizen of United States.
Sources
- Net worth: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires (source), refreshed every 15 minutes.
- Earnings: Forbes, 12 months to May 1, 2026 (source).
- History: Forbes World's Billionaires lists, 2023–2026.
- Per-second figures are averages. See our methodology.