The Rock Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, an American actor, former professional wrestler, and entrepreneur, has amassed a net worth of $800 million. This figure includes what we estimate to be The Rock’s 30-40% ownership in Teremana Tequila, which currently holds an approximate valuation of $2 billion. It is highly likely that with Teremana, The Rock will achieve billionaire status, surpassing what he has earned throughout his entire career in entertainment.

Beyond tequila, The Rock ranks among the top-paid entertainers globally. Typically, he earns no less than $100 million each year through his various film projects and endorsement deals. Additional insights regarding The Rock’s earnings, assets, investments, and real estate will be discussed further in this article. To highlight his earnings, he made $43 million in 2013, $65 million in 2015, and an impressive $125 million between June 2017 and June 2018, establishing him as the highest-paid actor in the world during that period.

In remarkable fashion, Dwayne Johnson transitioned from a wrestler to one of the most adored celebrities worldwide. With a blend of good looks, athleticism, and intellect, Johnson, who was born in California, played college football and graduated with a dual degree in Criminology and Physiology. Although his football career was limited post-college, he ventured into his family’s well-known wrestling legacy. His popularity soared in the WWF/WWE circuit from the late 90s through the mid-2000s, attracting a plethora of new fans to the sport. His roles as The Scorpion King in “The Mummy” and “The Scorpion King” further amplified his fame, which allowed him to gradually shift his focus from wrestling to acting. Today, he stands as arguably the most recognized actor globally.

Here’s 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

Born Dwayne Johnson on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, The Rock’s father is the former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. The family spent some time residing in New Zealand before ultimately moving to Hamden, Connecticut. They later relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, and then Nashville, Tennessee, during Dwayne’s high school years. A standout athlete during high school, he received numerous college football offers, eventually opting for a full scholarship at the University of Miami. In 1991, he was part of the Hurricane team that clinched the national championship. Unfortunately, injuries led him to lose his position on the team to future NFL star Warren Sapp.

After College

Subsequently, Johnson joined the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League but was released early in his inaugural season. At this juncture, he opted to pursue a career path similar to those of his father and grandfather, who…

Both Johnson and his father were professional wrestlers. As Rocky Maivia, a heroic character that combined the ring names of his father and grandfather, Johnson made his WWF debut. In 1997, he transformed into a villainous persona in the ring, adopting the name The Rock, a charismatic character that quickly endeared him to audiences. From 1996 to 2004, Johnson was actively involved in World Wrestling Entertainment, where he became a nine-time world heavyweight champion. His first-time hosting of Saturday Night Live occurred in 2000, featuring guest appearances by fellow wrestlers such as The Big Show, Triple H, and Mick Foley. The Rock ventured into acting in 2001 and shifted his focus to a full-time acting career in 2004. Johnson authored 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 several weeks. His first leading role came in 2002 with The Scorpion King, followed by a successful acting career that included dramatic and comedic roles in movies 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 captivated audiences through his performances in the Fast and Furious franchise, San Andreas, Central Intelligence, and the HBO series Ballers.

Net Worth and Wealth Milestones of The Rock

The Rock was introduced to Celebrity Net Worth in December 2009, boasting a net worth of $30 million. Within a year and a half, he surpassed the $50 million mark for the first time. In September 2012, Celebrity Net Worth recognized The Rock as the richest wrestler globally, with a net worth of $75 million. By 2015, due to some exceptionally strategic business moves, his net worth had exceeded $160 million. With earnings amounting to a remarkable $125 million the previous year, The Rock’s net worth reached $280 million in 2018. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he garnered $90 million, elevating his net worth to $320 million.

Film Salaries of The Rock

Dwayne received $5.5 million for his starring role in the 2001 film “The Scorpion King.” Producers were drawn to him following his 2000 SNL hosting and a cameo in The Mummy Returns. The Scorpion King achieved remarkable success, grossing $165 million against a $60 million budget. Notably, The Rock’s paycheck for Scorpion King was the largest ever for a first-time actor in a leading role.

• For the 2003 movie “The Rundown,” he earned $12.5 million and made $15 million for “Walking Tall” in 2004.
• His per-movie upfront salary first exceeded $20 million with 2018’s “Skyscraper.”
• Today, due to his extensive social media following, The Rock contractually demands up to $4 million just for promoting his own films, in addition to his salary and backend points.
• For his performance in the 2019 film “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” he earned $20 million, while co-stars Jason Statham and Idris Elba earned $13 million and $8 million, respectively.
• In 2019, he also received $23.5 million twice, initially for “Jumanji: The

• For “Next Level,” he received a payment, and subsequently for “Red Notice.”
• In 2021, he made $22 million for his role in “Jungle Cruise.”
• For 2022’s “Black Adam,” he earned $22.5 million.

$50 Million Red One Salary

A flat salary of $50 million was paid to The Rock for the 2023 film “Red One.” This amount represents the highest upfront salary ever given to an actor for a single role, excluding backend points. His earnings exceeded Will Smith’s $40 million for “King Richard.”

Ballers Salary

Throughout his role in the HBO series “Ballers,” The Rock earned $650,000 per episode. Therefore, for a 10-episode season, he made a total of $6.5 million.

Business Mogul

In 2012, he co-founded Seven Bucks Productions with his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. Whenever he partakes in a film, the digital, creative, and production teams at Seven Bucks are involved in every aspect, ranging from script evaluation to marketing. The company oversees Johnson’s multiple social media accounts, particularly Instagram and YouTube. Furthermore, Seven Bucks is gearing up several movie projects featuring his former WWE colleagues, such as John Cena, alongside well-known actors. For instance, Seven Bucks was responsible for producing the 2019 comedy Shazam!, in which The Rock did not participate. Additionally, the company has production credits for films like Baywatch, Rampage, Skyscraper, and Jumanji. The name “Seven Bucks” is a nod to a challenging period in his life when he was let go from a Canadian Football team and found himself back in Florida, living with just seven dollars—a five-dollar bill, a one-dollar bill, and some change.

The Rock has endorsements with various brands, including Apple, Ford, and Under Armour, among others. His agreement with Under Armour includes a line of branded clothing and headphones. Currently, Seven Bucks is also developing products unrelated to Dwayne.

Teremana Tequila

In March 2020, The Rock, along with several partners, introduced Teremana Tequila, with distribution handled by Mast-Jägermeister. Within its first year, the brand sold 300,000 cases. As of January 2022, it was announced that the brand was on track to sell 600,000 cases in 2022. If this continues to be the case (pun intended), Teremana would potentially be valued at several billion dollars. For comparison, George Clooney and his partners sold Casamigos tequila to Diageo in 2017 when their brand was selling 170,000 cases annually, which they sold for $1 billion. Applied to Teremana, it could feasibly amount to a worth between $3 – $3.5 billion today.

As of now, it remains unclear how much of Teremana The Rock actually owns. What is known is that he launched the brand alongside three partners, including his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. The group then collaborated with the López family from Jalisco, Mexico, who have a longstanding history of cultivating agave and producing tequila. Additionally, it is likely that Mast-Jägermeister secured an equity interest in exchange for its role in distribution and premium shelf placement.

Should The Rock retain a 30% stake in Teremana, assuming its hypothetical valuation of $3.5 billion,

His investment is expected to exceed a value of $1 billion before taxes.

WWE/TKO Board

On January 23, 2024, it was disclosed that The Rock joined the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., which emerged after Endeavor’s merger of UFC and WWE. An SEC filing at the time indicated that with this role, Johnson received TKO stock worth $30 million, in addition to the trademark rights to “The Rock,” a name owned by WWE since 2000. To address possible conflicts of interest, the SEC document also noted that Johnson had received $491,000 in the past year from WWE as royalty payments related to earnings from licensing his name and likeness. Even as a board member, he will continue to receive royalties.

Philanthropy

In 2006, he established the Dwayne Johnson Foundation, aimed at assisting terminally ill children. In 2007, he contributed $1 million to the University of Miami, intended for the renovation of the university’s football facilities, marking the largest donation made to the institution by an alumnus. The locker room has since been named in his honor. Additionally, he has collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation multiple times.

Real Estate

In November 2019, Dwayne purchased a 46-acre equestrian estate in Powder Springs, Georgia, for $9.5 million in cash. The property includes a 15,000-square-foot residence with eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. However, just 14 months after acquiring it, Dwayne listed the estate for sale at $7.5 million, indicating a potential loss of $2 million.

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

In April 2021, it came to light that The Rock had acquired Paul Reiser’s mansion in Beverly Park for $28.7 million.