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 rose to prominence in mainstream pop music and culture following the success of her 1999 hit “Baby One More Time” and the subsequent 2000 single “Oops! I Did It Again.” During the late 1990s, she played a significant role in reviving the teen pop genre. To date, Britney has sold over 100 million records globally, positioning her as the eighth top-selling female artist in the United States according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

As of the time of writing, here are the top 10 best-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

At the height of her career in the early 2000s, Britney was among the highest-paid entertainers globally. In 2002, she earned $40 million from tours and record sales alone. Currently, her world tours have collectively grossed $500 million worldwide. From 2013 to 2017, during her Las Vegas residency, Britney made $350,000 to $500,000 each night.

As is widely known, Britney was under a conservatorship controlled by her father for over 13 years. Established in 2008 amid a series of public controversies, many of which were highly embarrassing, this conservatorship sought to manage her affairs. Britney’s father testified that her net worth was nearly depleted and she was “almost out of funds” when the conservatorship began. Despite its challenges, by the time the conservatorship concluded in August 2021, Britney’s wealth had rebounded to approximately $60-70 million, largely due to her Las Vegas residency. Shortly after the conservatorship ended, she secured a $15 million book deal.

Early Life And Rise

The Journey to Success

Britney Spears embarked on her performance journey as a child, taking on roles in stage productions and television shows. Although she auditioned for a revival of The Mickey Mouse Club, she was turned down due to her young age. This led her to become a client of a talent agency based in New York City, eventually securing a spot in The Mickey Mouse Club in December 1992. Her debut studio album, “Baby One More Time,” released in 1999, achieved immense success, debuting at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. Within a month, the Recording Industry Association of America certified the album as two times platinum. The leading single “Baby One More Time” sold 500,000 copies on its first day, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking it as the fastest-selling single by a female artist.

Following her debut, Spears released several albums that featured numerous hits, such as “Oops!… I Did It Again,” “I’m a Slave 4 U,” “Me Against the Music,” “Piece of Me,” among others. In addition to her music career, Spears ventured into acting, landing a leading role in the 2002 film Crossroads. In 2005, she starred alongside her then-husband Kevin Federline in the reality series Britney & Kevin: Chaotic. She also made guest appearances on various television shows and created a limited edition clothing line for Candies.

In 2012, Spears joined The X-Factor as a judge, earning a $15 million salary which made her the highest-paid judge in the history of singing competition shows on television at that time.

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

The Umbrella Incident and Mental Health Challenges

Back in late 2007, Britney faced significant personal and professional struggles. Being constantly pursued by paparazzi, she had already been famous for over a decade as a young mother at just 26. A fierce custody battle with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, resulted in her losing custody of her sons after a judge ruled her a “habitual, frequent, and continuous user of controlled substances and alcohol.” During this tumultuous period, she appeared to lose her grip on reality for a time. A conservatorship led by her father was established, and while it seemed like a downward spiral, many assumed it marked the end of her career. To everyone’s surprise, Britney orchestrated a remarkable comeback and is now thriving.

Las Vegas Residency

In 2013, Britney secured a $30 million contract for a residency show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, agreeing to perform 100 shows over two years. She extended her contract for the “Piece of Me” show to continue through 2017. This four-year stint in Las Vegas revitalized Britney’s career, financial standing, and public image, with a total of 250 shows performed at Planet Hollywood. On December 31, 2017, she delivered her last performance of Britney: Piece of Me, which reportedly earned $1.172 million, setting a new box office record for a single show in Las Vegas, surpassing the previous record held by Jennifer Lopez.

Cancelled Residency and Work Hiatus

On October 18, 2018, Spears revealed her second Las Vegas residency show, Britney: Domination, which was scheduled to premiere on February 13, 2019, at Park MGM’s Park Theatre. It was anticipated that she would earn $507,000 per show, positioning her as the highest-paid act on the Las Vegas Strip. However, in early January 2019, due to her father Jamie Spears suffering a colon rupture that nearly claimed his life, she canceled the residency. Additionally, her team announced that Spears would be taking an indefinite hiatus from work to focus on her family.

Conservatorship

In 2008, following a highly publicized breakdown, a court mandated that Britney was to be placed under legal conservatorship. This arrangement granted control over her finances to her father, James. Under this conservatorship, James managed every aspect of Britney’s financial world, from her legal expenses to child support payments for Kevin Federline.

Documents released by the court in mid-2014 revealed:

“Spears has a net worth of just over $41 million, which includes nearly $7 million in cash and the remainder in real estate.“

In his court filings, Britney’s father asserted that at the time he assumed control of her finances, her net worth was merely $3 million.

As reported by TMZ, in August 2013, the conservatorship accounted for $36.1 million. This indicates a $5 million increase over the year. Furthermore, documents obtained by TMZ suggested that the conservatorship did not encompass a valuable collection of other assets owned or controlled by Britney.

A valuation in 2020 estimated Britney’s conservatorship assets at approximately $60 million.

At one point, Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney’s younger sister, expressed interest in taking over management of the estate.

In 2021, the conservatorship came to an end after Britney publicly testified, accusing her family and management team of abusive practices.

Personal Life

From 1998 to 2002, Britney Spears was in a relationship with Justin Timberlake. In 2002, she briefly dated Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, and later in 2003, rumors linked her to Colin Farrell after they were seen together at a movie premiere.

After a night of partying in Las Vegas with childhood friend Jason Alexander in January 2004, they took the impulsive step of marrying, only for it to be annulled just 55 hours later.

On October 6, 2004, Britney surprised many by tying the knot with her backup dancer Kevin Federline. Together, they welcomed two sons: Sean (born 2005) and Jayden (born 2006) but divorced in 2007. Britney paid Federline $1 million in their divorce settlement and agreed to $20,000 monthly in child support until their children reach adulthood.

In 2007, she began a relationship with paparazzo Adnan Ghalib, which ended in 2008.

Finally, in 2009, Britney began a stable relationship with her then-manager, Jason Trawick, and they eventually got engaged.

Engaged in December 2011, Britney and Trawick ended their relationship by January 2013.

Following the end of her engagement with Trawick, Spears started a relationship with David Lucado. However, she discovered his infidelity through a TMZ video, prompting her to terminate their relationship.

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 significantly younger model born in 1994 in Tehran, Iran, making him 13 years younger than her. The couple went on to marry 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 mandated to pay him child support. In 2018, Federline allegedly sought an increase in child support payments from Spears, which resulted in an out-of-court settlement.

Reports in 2018 indicated that Kevin’s support payments reached $60,000 per month, which would end when their children turned 18.

Sam Asghari Prenup And Support

Prior to their marriage, Britney insisted on a robust prenuptial agreement with Sam. The prenup stipulated that Sam would receive “$1 million for every two years” of marriage. As Sam filed for divorce after just 14 months, it likely means he may not receive a substantial amount. Had the marriage continued, the arrangement was limited to a maximum of $10 million. Additionally, the prenup excluded Sam from any equity in their shared residence located in Thousand Oaks, California.

Real Estate

Throughout the years, Britney has owned several properties primarily 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 within the Calabasas gated community of The Oaks for $11.8 million. This 11,600-square-foot residence boasts seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, featuring grand 33-foot high ceilings at the entrance. Amenities include a 10-seat home theater, private office, game room, and an 8-car garage. Outdoors, there’s a spacious area with a large pool, Jacuzzi, and water slide. Built from the ground up in 2009, the previous owner had initially listed the house for under $10 million in 2012, re-listing it at $15.5 million in 2021, before Britney finally acquired it in 2022. Notably, this home is situated two doors down from a property once owned by Khloe Kardashian, and before her, Justin Bieber.

For reasons undisclosed, Britney never officially occupied the Calabasas mansion and chose to continue living at her Westlake Village residence instead. Approximately ten months post-purchase, Britney sold the Calabasas mansion for $10 million, resulting in a nearly $2 million loss. Below is a video tour of her former Calabasas home:

Westlake Village: Britney purchased a home in 2012 in the LA suburb of Westlake Village for $6.7 million, later selling it in 2017 for $7 million.

In 2015, a 21-acre property in Westlake Village cost Britney $7.5 million. Located in a community known as White Stallion Ranch, developed by Sylvester Stallone, this property boasts a 12,500-square-foot house, a library, game room, infinity pool, pool house, tennis court, a three-hole golf course, and a wine cellar able to hold 4,000 bottles. Currently, this home is valued at a minimum of $10 million.

Hollywood Hills: At the age of 19 in 2001, Britney acquired a home in the Hollywood Hills for an undisclosed sum, selling it in 2003 to actress Brittany Murphy. Sadly, Brittany Murphy was found deceased in this residence in 2009.

Malibu: Britney bought a Malibu home in 2004 for $6.3 million. This was also the venue for her marriage to Kevin Federline in October 2004. In January 2007, she listed the property for $13.5 million and ultimately sold it in August 2007 for $10 million.

Beverly Hills: After parting ways with Federline in 2006, Britney invested $6.75 million in a Beverly Hills residence. She listed the property in 2010 for $5.5 million but incurred a loss of $2.5 million, selling it for $4.2 million in 2012.

Kentwood, Louisiana: In 1999, at 18 years old, just as her career was gaining momentum, Britney spent $29,362 on a 7.4-acre lot in Kentwood, Louisiana—her hometown. She built a mansion of 6,500 square feet, which she named “Serenity.” Today, her mother resides there.

New York City: Britney acquired a condo in Nueva York’s Greenwich Village in 2000. She later purchased the 4-floor penthouse of the building in 2002, with the prices for both kept secret. In 2011, she sold the smaller unit for $1.5 million, while the penthouse sold for $4 million in 2006.