Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and television judge who has a net worth of $400 million. Katy Perry is one of the highest paid entertainers in the world, and has been for over a decade. In September 2023 Katy sold her song catalog to a company called Litmus Music for $225 million.
Every year between 2009 and 2014, Katy Perry earned between $30 and $50 million from album sales, merchandise, touring and endorsements. Between June 2014 and June 2015, she earned an estimated $135 million (before taxes, agents, lawyers and lifestyle expenses). Between June 2018 and June 2019, she earned $60 million. Between June 2019 and June 2020 she earned $40 million, of which $25 million came from hosting American Idol.
Perry’s early career began with gospel music, releasing an eponymous debut album in 2001 under the name Katy Hudson. However, it was her 2008 single “I Kissed a Girl” from the album “One of the Boys” that skyrocketed her to international fame. The track’s catchy hook and daring subject matter caught the attention of listeners worldwide, marking the onset of her mainstream success.