The Rock Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

With a net worth reaching $800 million, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is an American actor, former professional wrestler, and entrepreneur. This net worth reflects our estimates of The Rock’s 30-40% share in Teremana Tequila, valued at approximately $2 billion. It is highly likely that Teremana will propel him to billionaire status, surpassing all his previous earnings from his entertainment career.

The Rock stands out as one of the highest-paid entertainers globally, earning a minimum of $100 million in a typical year from films and endorsements. Further insights into The Rock’s earnings, assets, investments, and real estate can be found later in this article. His earnings included $43 million in 2013, $65 million in 2015, and an impressive $125 million between June 2017 and June 2018, making him the top-paid actor worldwide during that period.

Transitioning from a wrestler to one of the most adored celebrities in the world, Dwayne Johnson achieved remarkable recognition in a short time. Born in California, Johnson, who is both athletic and intelligent, played college football and graduated with degrees in Criminology and Physiology. Despite his promising football career stalling post-college, he entered his family’s illustrious wrestling legacy. From the late 90s to the mid-2000s, he garnered immense popularity in the WWF/WWE, attracting many new fans to the sport. His role as The Scorpion King in “The Mummy” and its sequel bolstered his fame further, leading him to focus on acting. Today, he is arguably the most recognizable actor in the world.

Below is a list of some of The Rock’s most notable 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, was also a professional wrestler. The family spent some time living in New Zealand before eventually relocating to Hamden, Connecticut. Later, they moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, and then to Nashville, Tennessee, during Dwayne’s high school years. As a talented athlete, he received multiple college football offers and ultimately accepted a full scholarship from the University of Miami. In 1991, he was part of the team that won the national championship. However, after sustaining several injuries, he lost his spot on the team to future NFL star Warren Sapp.

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After College

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

Both individuals were professional wrestlers. Making his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, Johnson portrayed a heroic character that was a blend of his father and grandfather’s ring names. In 1997, he transitioned into a villain character, adopting the persona of The Rock, which quickly gained the audience’s affection due to his charisma. Johnson competed in World Wrestling Entertainment from 1996 to 2004 and secured the title of WWE’s world heavyweight champion nine times. His first appearance as a host on Saturday Night Live occurred in 2000, featuring guest spots from other wrestlers like The Big Show, Triple H, and Mick Foley. The Rock embarked on an acting career in 2001 and shifted entirely to acting by 2004. In 2000, he released his autobiography “The Rock Says,” which debuted at the top of The New York Times Best Seller list and maintained its position for several weeks. Johnson’s cinematic journey began with his leading role in The Scorpion King in 2002, followed by diverse roles 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, audiences have been captivated by The Rock’s performances in the Fast and Furious movie franchise, San Andreas, Central Intelligence, and the HBO series Ballers.

Wealth Milestones and Net Worth of The Rock

The Rock’s inclusion in Celebrity Net Worth occurred in December 2009, where he was reported to have a net worth of $30 million. Within 18 months, he surpassed the $50 million mark for the first time. In September 2012, he was recognized as the richest wrestler globally by Celebrity Net Worth, with a net worth of $75 million. By 2015, due to his astute business decisions, his net worth climbed to over $160 million. With astonishing earnings of $125 million in the previous year, The Rock’s net worth reached $280 million in 2018. Between June 2018 and June 2019, he brought in $90 million, elevating his net worth to $320 million.

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Salaries of The Rock in Film

Dwayne received $5.5 million for his role in the 2001 film “The Scorpion King.” Producers were drawn to him after his 2000 SNL hosting appearance and a cameo in The Mummy Returns. The Scorpion King enjoyed significant success, earning $165 million from a $60 million budget. The paycheck he received for Scorpion King marked the highest ever for a first-time lead actor.

• For the 2003 film “The Rundown,” he was paid $12.5 million, and for the 2004 film “Walking Tall,” he earned $15 million.
• His upfront salary per film first exceeded $20 million with the 2018 release “Skyscraper.”
• Thanks to his extensive social media presence, The Rock can now demand up to $4 million just for promoting his movies, in addition to his salary and backend points.
• For his part in the 2019 film “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” he earned $20 million, while his co-stars Jason Statham and Idris Elba took home $13 million and $8 million respectively.
• In 2019, he also made $23.5 million on two occasions, first for “Jumanji: The
• He was paid $23.5 million for his role in “Red Notice.”
• For “Jungle Cruise” in 2021, he made $22 million.
• In 2022, his earnings for “Black Adam” reached $22.5 million.

$50 Million Red One Salary

In 2023, The Rock received a flat salary of $50 million for his role in “Red One.” This marks the highest upfront payment made to any actor for a single role, exclusive of backend points. His earnings surpassed Will Smith’s $40 million for “King Richard.”

Ballers Salary

While starring in the HBO series “Ballers,” The Rock earned $650,000 per episode. This amounted to a total of $6.5 million over a 10-episode season.




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Business Mogul

In 2012, The Rock and his former spouse, Dany Garcia, established Seven Bucks Productions. Each time he is involved in a film, the digital, creative, and production team from Seven Bucks plays a role in every decision, ranging from script evaluation to marketing efforts. The company oversees Johnson’s various social media accounts, particularly on Instagram and YouTube. Besides collaborating with mainstream actors, Seven Bucks is also working on several film projects featuring some of his previous WWE colleagues, such as John Cena. Notably, Seven Bucks produced the 2019 comedy “Shazam!”, which did not include The Rock. The production company has also credited films like “Baywatch,” “Rampage,” “Skyscraper,” and “Jumanji.” The name of the company references a challenging period in The Rock’s 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 spare change.

The Rock is associated with several endorsements, including those with Apple, Ford, and Under Armour, among others. His partnership with Under Armour encompasses a clothing line and a headphone series. Currently, Seven Bucks is focusing on developing products that do not necessarily involve Dwayne himself.

Teremana Tequila

In March 2020, The Rock, alongside a group of partners, launched Teremana Tequila, with distribution managed by Mast-Jägermeister. Within its first year, the brand achieved sales of 300,000 cases. By January 2022, it was projected that sales would reach 600,000 cases that year. Should this projection hold true, Teremana would be valued at several billion dollars. For context, when George Clooney and his partners sold Casamigos tequila to Diageo in 2017, the brand had an annual sale of 170,000 cases, which led to a $1 billion deal. Based on this comparison, Teremana could be valued between $3 billion and $3.5 billion today.

The exact ownership percentage of Teremana held by The Rock is currently unclear. However, it is established that he co-founded the brand with three partners, including his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. The co-founders also teamed up with the López family from Jalisco, Mexico, who have a long history of cultivating agave and producing tequila. Additionally, it is likely that Mast-Jägermeister secured an equity share in exchange for handling distribution and ensuring premium shelf presence.

If The Rock retains a 30% ownership stake in his brand and Teremana is theoretically valued at $3.5 billion, then…

His stake’s pre-tax value is estimated to exceed $1 billion.

WWE/TKO Board

On January 23, 2024, it was announced that The Rock had been appointed to the board of TKO Group Holdings, Inc., which was established following the merger of the UFC and WWE by its parent organization, Endeavor. An SEC filing at the time of this announcement indicated that with his new role, Johnson received $30 million in TKO stock along with the trademark rights to his name, “The Rock,” previously held by WWE since the year 2000. To address possible conflicts of interest, the SEC filing disclosed that Johnson had received $491,000 in royalty payments from WWE the previous year, related to earnings generated from licensing his name and likeness. He will continue to receive royalties even while being a Board member.



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Philanthropy

The Dwayne Johnson Foundation was established by him in 2006, focusing on support for terminally ill children. In 2007, he contributed $1 million to the University of Miami to assist with the renovation of its football facility, marking the largest donation ever received by the university from a former student. The locker room for the team now honors his name. Additionally, he has collaborated with the Make-A-Wish Foundation multiple times.

Real Estate

In November 2019, Dwayne acquired a 46-acre equestrian estate in Powder Springs, Georgia, paying $9.5 million in cash. This estate includes a home that spans 15,000 square feet, featuring eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. Strangely, just 14 months after purchasing the property, Dwayne listed it for sale at $7.5 million, indicating a potential loss of $2 million.

He had earlier owned a residence near Fort Lauderdale, which he sold in 2019 for $4.5 million.

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