Hollywood Paychecks Hit Different When You’re Michael B. Jordan — His Net Worth Proves It

The Breakdown: Michael B. Jordan has built a hefty net worth since breaking into the entertainment industry. From Black Panther to Sinners, every role he’s touched has added millions to his bank account.

Since his starring role in Fruitville Station, Michael B. Jordan has been that guy. He first made his mark as Wallace on HBO’s The Wire — a heartbreaking role that still gets fans in their feelings. But he didn’t stop there. Michael landed roles in shows like Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, proving he had serious range.

In 2013, Fruitvale Station hit like a gut punch. Michael brought Oscar Grant, a young Black man killed by police in the Bay Area, to life. “He’s either painted as this picture-perfect saint or this monster. We just wanted to make it a realistic depiction of this man, flaws and all,” Michael told Essence. “And give a little bit of his humanity back.”

By the time Creed dropped in 2015, Jordan had taken over the screen and the culture. His career leveled up fast, and now he stands as one of the biggest actors in Hollywood, with the net worth to prove it. Here's a look at how far he's come and how much he's stacked along the way.

Michael’s films have collectively grossed over $2.68 billion worldwide, resulting in a stacked net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Michael has a $50 million fortune. The actor has starred in a slate of hit films, which have greatly contributed to his net worth. His role as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther contributed to the film's massive $1.34 billion global earnings. The Creed franchise also went crazy, with Creed III alone bringing in $276.1 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo.

In 2025, Michael starred in Sinners, a horror film directed by Ryan Coogler. The movie opened with $45.6 million domestically, marking the highest-grossing original film debut of the year. Its global earnings have surpassed $236.7 million, further boosting Jordan's impressive box office track record.

Michael and Ryan Coogler reunited for Sinners and the film was an instant success. Sinners follows the story of twin brothers who, attempting to escape their troubled pasts, return to their hometown to start anew. However, they soon encounter an even greater evil awaiting them. Michael plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack.

And while it is unclear how much the actor was paid for starring in the film, Sinners has been a commercial hit.

According to Box Office Mojo, the film has earned $264 million since its release. Michael also revealed that he drew inspiration from the late Chadwick Boseman for his performance.

"I remember we were doing a camera test early on, when I was still finding my way into the characters, and Coog reminded me of what Chad did with T'Challa [in Black Panther] — how he really leaned into that character and embodied him throughout the shoot," Jordan told The New York Times. "I said, 'Say no more,' and from then on, the performance was done in that light."