The Rock Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is The Rock’s Net Worth, Salary, and Career Earnings?

With a net worth estimated at $800 million, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is recognized as an American actor, entrepreneur, and former professional wrestler. His net worth includes a stake in Teremana Tequila, which we estimate to be around 30-40%, equating to a current valuation of approximately $2 billion. This venture is likely to propel The Rock into billionaire status, surpassing anything he has achieved in his entertainment career thus far.

Known for his background in tequila, The Rock consistently ranks among the highest-paid entertainers worldwide. On average, he brings in at least $100 million annually through his film and endorsement deals. More about his earnings, real estate, investments, and assets will be discussed later in this article. For reference, in 2013 he earned $43 million, followed by $65 million in 2015. Between June 2017 and June 2018, he amassed a staggering $125 million, making him the highest-paid actor globally.

Transitioning from wrestling to one of the most cherished celebrities in the world happened swiftly for Dwayne Johnson. With his athleticism, charm, and intelligence, the California-native played college football and graduated with degrees in Criminology and Physiology. His football aspirations did not materialize beyond college, leading him to join his family’s wrestling lineage. From the late ’90s to the mid-2000s, he achieved immense popularity within the WWF/WWE, attracting a horde of new fans to the sport. His portrayal of The Scorpion King in “The Mummy” and “The Scorpion King” solidified his fame further, and he gradually stepped away from wrestling to dedicate himself to acting. Today, he stands out as possibly the most recognized actor in the world.

Below is a summary of some of the notable film salaries that The Rock has earned to date:

• “The Scorpion King” (2001): $5.5 million
• “The Rundown” (2003): $12.5 million
• “Walking Tall” (2004): $15 million
• “Skyscraper” (2018): $20 million
• “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (2019): $20 million
• “Jumanji: The Next Level” (2019): $23.5 million
• “Red Notice” (2019): $23.5 million
• “Jungle Cruise” (2021): $22 million
• “Black Adam” (2022): $22.5 million
• “Red One” (2023): $50 million

Early Life

Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. His father, Rocky Johnson, is a former professional wrestler. The family spent some time in New Zealand before relocating to Hamden, Connecticut, and then to Honolulu, Hawaii. Eventually, they moved to Nashville, Tennessee, during Dwayne’s high school years. As an athlete in high school, he received numerous offers to play college football, ultimately accepting a full scholarship from the University of Miami. In 1991, he was part of the Hurricane team that clinched the national championship. However, after suffering multiple injuries, he lost his position to the future NFL star, Warren Sapp.

After College

Following college, Johnson played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League; unfortunately, he was released shortly into his first season. At this juncture, he decided to pursue a career similar to that of his father and grandfather, who…

Both were professional wrestlers. Johnson made his debut in WWF under the ring name Rocky Maivia, portraying a heroic persona that blended the names of his father and grandfather. In 1997, he transitioned into a villainous role, taking on the name The Rock, a character that quickly gained audience affection. From 1996 to 2004, Johnson was an active wrestler in World Wrestling Entertainment, achieving the status of a nine-time world heavyweight champion. In 2000, he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, featuring guest appearances by fellow wrestlers The Big Show, Triple H, and Mick Foley. The Rock’s acting career commenced in 2001, culminating in his full-time focus on acting by 2004. Johnson published his autobiography titled “The Rock Says” in 2000, which debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained there for multiple weeks. He starred in The Scorpion King in 2002, his first leading capacity, and continued to explore various dramatic and comedic roles in movies such as Walking Tall, Gridiron Gang, Get Smart, Race to Witch Mountain, Be Cool, The Game Plan, Planet 51, Why Did I Get Married Too?, Tooth Fairy, and The Other Guys. More recently, The Rock has impressed audiences with his roles in the Fast and Furious franchise, San Andreas, Central Intelligence, and the HBO series Ballers.

The Rock Net Worth and Wealth Milestones

In December 2009, The Rock was listed on Celebrity Net Worth with a net worth of $30 million. A year and a half later, his net worth exceeded $50 million for the first time. As of September 2012, Celebrity Net Worth recognized The Rock as the richest wrestler globally with a net worth of $75 million. By 2015, due to his astute business decisions, his net worth climbed to over $160 million. With remarkable earnings of $125 million in the preceding year contributing largely to it, The Rock’s net worth reached $280 million in 2018. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he earned $90 million, pushing his net worth to $320 million.

The Rock Film Salaries

Dwayne earned $5.5 million for his role in the 2001 film “The Scorpion King.” Producers were drawn to him after witnessing his SNL performance in 2000, which led to a cameo in The Mummy Returns. The Scorpion King proved to be immensely successful, grossing $165 million from a $60 million budget. This payment marked the largest sum ever awarded to a debut actor in a leading role.

• For the 2003 film “The Rundown,” he earned $12.5 million, and for the 2004 movie “Walking Tall,” he made $15 million.
• His upfront salary for films reached over $20 million for the first time with 2018’s “Skyscraper.”
• Today, The Rock, with his vast social media following, can negotiate as much as $4 million just for promoting his films, in addition to his base salary and backend points.
• For his part in the 2019 movie “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” he received $20 million, while his co-stars Jason Statham and Idris Elba earned $13 and $8 million, respectively.
• In 2019, he also made $23.5 million on two separate occasions, first for “Jumanji: The…

• He received payment for “Next Level” and then for “Red Notice.”
• For “Jungle Cruise” in 2021, his earnings were $22 million.
• In 2022, for “Black Adam,” he earned $22.5 million.

Salary of $50 Million for Red One

For the 2023 film “Red One,” The Rock received a flat salary of $50 million. This amount marks the highest upfront payment ever made to an actor for a single role, prior to any backend points. His income outstripped the $40 million earned by Will Smith for “King Richard.”

Salary Earned from Ballers

Throughout his participation in the HBO series “Ballers,” The Rock earned $650,000 per episode. Consequently, during a ten-episode season, his total earnings amounted to $6.5 million.

Mogul of Business

In 2012, The Rock and his former wife, Dany Garcia, established Seven Bucks Productions. Each time he takes part in a film, the digital, creative, and production teams from Seven Bucks are integral to every choice, from screening the script to marketing the movie. The company oversees Johnson’s various social media accounts, particularly on Instagram and YouTube. Additionally, Seven Bucks is working on multiple film projects that feature some of his past WWE counterparts, like John Cena, alongside mainstream actors. Notably, Seven Bucks produced the 2019 comedy Shazam!, which did not include The Rock. It also received production credits for his films Baywatch, Rampage, Skyscraper, and Jumanji. The name of the company refers to a challenging period in his life when he was released from a Canadian Football team and returned to Florida with only seven dollars, consisting of a five-dollar bill, a one-dollar bill, and some change.

The Rock has several endorsement deals, including those with Apple, Ford, and Under Armour, among others. His collaboration with Under Armour features a specific clothing line and a set of headphones. Today, Seven Bucks is also working on products that may not involve Dwayne himself.

Teremana Tequila

In March 2020, Teremana Tequila was launched by The Rock and a group of partners, with distribution managed by Mast-Jägermeister. Within its first year, the brand successfully sold 300,000 cases. By January 2022, it was announced that the brand was projected to sell 600,000 cases in 2022. If this projection holds (pun intended), Teremana could be valued at several billion dollars. For perspective, when George Clooney and his partners sold Casamigos tequila to Diageo in 2017, they were selling 170,000 cases annually. Clooney’s team sold Casamigos for $1 billion to Diageo. By comparison, Teremana might potentially be valued at around $3 to $3.5 billion today.

As of this writing, the exact percentage of Teremana that The Rock owns remains unclear. What is known is that he co-founded the brand alongside three partners, one of whom is his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. Together with the co-founders, they formed a partnership with the López family from Jalisco, Mexico, who have a rich heritage in growing agave and producing tequila. It is probably reasonable to infer that Mast-Jägermeister acquired an equity stake in exchange for providing distribution and premium shelf placements.

Assuming that The Rock retains a 30% ownership of his brand once everything is finalized, at a hypothetical valuation of $3.5 billion,his stake would have a pre-tax value of slightly more than $1 billion.

WWE/TKO Board

On January 23, 2024, The Rock’s appointment to the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. was disclosed, the entity created following the merger of UFC and WWE by parent organization Endeavor. An SEC filing related to this announcement indicated that with his new role, Johnson received $30 million worth of TKO stock as well as the trademark rights to his name, “The Rock,” which had been under WWE ownership since 2000. To address potential conflicts of interest, the SEC filing also noted that Johnson had earned $491,000 in royalties from the WWE the previous year, linked to revenue from licensing his name and likeness. He will continue to receive royalties as a Board member.

Philanthropy

In 2006, he established the Dwayne Johnson Foundation, which supports terminally ill children. In 2007, he made a significant donation of $1 million to the University of Miami to aid in the renovation of their football facility. This gift marks the largest contribution ever made to the University by a former student, leading to the naming of the team’s locker room in his honor. He has collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation on multiple occasions.

Real Estate

Dwayne acquired a 46-acre equestrian estate in Powder Springs, Georgia, for $9.5 million in cash in November 2019. This estate includes a sprawling 15,000-square-foot residence featuring eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Interestingly, just 14 months after the purchase, Dwayne listed this property for $7.5 million, potentially incurring a loss of $2 million.

He also previously owned a property near Fort Lauderdale, which he sold in 2019 for $4.5 million.

In April 2021, it was announced that The Rock purchased Paul Reiser’s mansion in Beverly Park for $28.7 million.