The Rock Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

An American actor, entrepreneur, and former professional wrestler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson boasts a net worth of $800 million. This figure includes an estimated 30-40% ownership stake in Teremana Tequila, valued at around $2 billion. With this venture, The Rock is likely to become a billionaire, surpassing earnings from his entire career in the entertainment industry.

The Rock ranks among the highest-paid entertainers globally, typically earning over $100 million annually from films and endorsements. Additional information regarding his earnings, assets, investments, and real estate can be found later in this article. For instance, in 2013, he made $43 million, followed by $65 million in 2015. From June 2017 to June 2018, Dwayne Johnson was reported to have earned $125 million, solidifying his status as the highest-paid actor in the world at that time.

Transitioning from wrestling to a beloved global celebrity, Dwayne Johnson made a name for himself swiftly. Born in California, he showcased his athleticism and intelligence and played college football, eventually graduating with degrees in Criminology and Physiology. Though his football career stalled after college, he joined his family’s well-established wrestling legacy. Between the late 1990s and mid-2000s, he gained immense popularity in the WWF/WWE circuit, attracting many new fans to wrestling. His roles as The Scorpion King in both “The Mummy” and “The Scorpion King” significantly heightened his fame, leading him to transition into acting full-time. Today, he stands as one of the most recognized actors globally.

Below is a compilation of some of The Rock’s significant film salaries 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 was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. His father, Rocky Johnson, is a former professional wrestler. The family lived in New Zealand for a short period before relocating to Hamden, Connecticut. Later, they moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, and then to Nashville, Tennessee, while Dwayne was in high school. As a promising athlete, he received numerous college football offers and ultimately accepted a full scholarship from the University of Miami. In 1991, he played on the Hurricane team that captured the national championship, but following several injuries, he lost his position to Warren Sapp, who would later become an NFL star.

After College

Following college, Johnson joined the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League; however, he was cut shortly after the season began. At that juncture, he opted to pursue a path similar to his father and grandfather, who

Both were professional wrestlers. Johnson debuted in the WWF as Rocky Maivia, a heroic persona that blended the ring names of his father and grandfather. In 1997, he transformed into a villain, taking on the name The Rock, a charismatic character that quickly resonated with fans. From 1996 to 2004, Johnson wrestled in World Wrestling Entertainment and became a nine-time world heavyweight champion for WWE. In 2000, he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, making guest appearances with fellow wrestlers The Big Show, Triple H, and Mick Foley. Beginning his acting career in 2001, Johnson transitioned to focus on acting full-time in 2004. He published his autobiography, “The Rock Says,” in 2000, which debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list and maintained its place for several weeks. Johnson starred in The Scorpion King in 2002—his first leading role—and continued with both dramatic and comedic performances in films like 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 dazzled 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

Celebrity Net Worth listed The Rock in December 2009 with a net worth of $30 million. Within a year and a half, he surpassed $50 million for the first time. In September 2012, he was named the world’s richest wrestler with a net worth of $75 million. By 2015, due to astute business moves, his net worth escalated to over $160 million. His impressive earnings of $125 million the previous year significantly contributed to The Rock’s net worth, which reached $280 million in 2018. From June 2018 to June 2019, he amassed $90 million, bringing his total net worth to $320 million.

The Rock Film Salaries

Dwayne received $5.5 million for his role in the 2001 film “The Scorpion King.” Producers were intrigued by his 2000 SNL hosting and a cameo in The Mummy Returns, prompting them to cast him. The Scorpion King became a massive success, grossing $165 million on a $60 million budget, and his paycheck marked the highest amount ever received by a first-time leading actor.

• For the 2003 movie “The Rundown,” he earned $12.5 million, followed by $15 million for the 2004 film “Walking Tall.”
• His upfront salary for movies first reached over $20 million with the 2018 film “Skyscraper.”
• Now, due to his substantial social media following, The Rock demands up to $4 million just for promoting his own films, in addition to his standard salary and backend points.
• In 2019, he earned $20 million for his role in the film “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” For comparison, his co-stars Jason Statham and Idris Elba earned $13 million and $8 million, respectively.
• Additionally, in 2019, he earned $23.5 million twice, starting with “Jumanji: The

• First, he was compensated for “Next Level” and subsequently for “Red Notice.”
• In 2021, he made $22 million from “Jungle Cruise.”
• For “Black Adam” in 2022, he earned $22.5 million.

$50 Million Red One Salary

The Rock received a flat salary of $50 million for his role in 2023’s “Red One.” This stands as the largest upfront payment ever given to an actor for a single role, excluding backend points. His payment exceeded the $40 million that Will Smith earned for “King Richard.”

Ballers Salary

While he starred in the HBO series “Ballers,” The Rock garnered an episode salary of $650,000. Consequently, for a 10-episode season, his earnings totaled $6.5 million.

Business Mogul

Together with his now ex-wife, Dany Garcia, he founded Seven Bucks Productions in 2012. Each time he appears in a film, the digital, creative, and production crew of Seven Bucks plays a role in all decisions, ranging from script evaluations to marketing. The company also oversees Johnson’s multiple social media accounts, most notably Instagram and YouTube. Seven Bucks is working on several film projects, featuring not just mainstream actors but also some of his former WWE colleagues like John Cena. For instance, they produced the 2019 comedy Shazam!, which did not include The Rock. Additionally, Seven Bucks is credited with producing his films Baywatch, Rampage, Skyscraper, and Jumanji. The name of the company reflects a challenging period in his life when he was let go from a Canadian Football team and found himself back in Florida with just seven bucks — specifically a five-dollar bill, a one-dollar bill, and some change.

His endorsements include Apple, Ford, and Under Armour, among others. The collaboration with Under Armour features a clothing line and headphone collection. At present, Seven Bucks is also developing products independent of Dwayne.

Teremana Tequila

In March 2020, The Rock produced Teremana Tequila alongside a group of partners, with distribution handled by Mast-Jägermeister. Within the first 12 months, the brand sold 300,000 cases. As of January 2022, it was projected to reach sales of 600,000 cases that year. If true (pun intended), this suggests Teremana is valued at several billion dollars. In comparison, when George Clooney and his team sold Casamigos tequila to Diageo in 2017, they were selling 170,000 cases annually. Clooney’s sale price for Casamigos was $1 billion. By this measure, Teremana could theoretically be valued between $3 to $3.5 billion today.

As of this writing, it remains unclear how much of Teremana The Rock owns. It’s confirmed that he co-founded the brand with three individual partners, one of whom is Dany Garcia, his ex-wife. The four co-founders then collaborated with the López family from Jalisco, Mexico, who have been growing agave and producing tequila for generations. It’s also reasonable to assume that Mast-Jägermeister acquired an equity stake as part of the distribution arrangement, providing premium shelf space in return.

If, in the end, The Rock maintains a 30% ownership in his brand at a hypothetical valuation of $3.5 billion,

His stake is estimated to exceed $1 billion before taxes.

WWE/TKO Board

On January 23, 2024, it was announced that The Rock had been appointed to the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., a company established following the merger of UFC and WWE by its parent organization, Endeavor. An SEC filing at the time disclosed that with this appointment, Johnson received TKO stock valued at $30 million, along with the trademark rights to his name, “The Rock,” which had been held by WWE since 2000. To mitigate potential conflicts of interest, the SEC filing also indicated that Johnson earned $491,000 in royalty payments from WWE in the previous year related to revenue from the licensing of his name and likeness. He is set to continue receiving royalties while serving as a Board member.

Philanthropy

The Dwayne Johnson Foundation, established in 2006, focuses on assisting terminally ill children. In 2007, he contributed $1 million to the University of Miami to aid in the renovation of its football facility, marking the largest donation ever made by a former student. The locker room for the team is now named in his honor. He has collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation multiple times.

Real Estate

In November 2019, Dwayne made a cash purchase of $9.5 million for a 46-acre equestrian estate located in Powder Springs, Georgia. This estate includes a 15,000-square-foot residence containing eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Interestingly, just 14 months after acquiring the property, Dwayne listed it for sale at $7.5 million, potentially incurring a loss of $2 million.

Previously, he owned a house in the vicinity of Fort Lauderdale, which he sold for $4.5 million in 2019.

In April 2021, news emerged that The Rock had acquired Paul Reiser’s Beverly Park mansion for $28.7 million.