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Top 10 Highest Paid Creators

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Why it worked

The video taps into the audience's curiosity about wealth and success in the creator economy, using a clear ranking format and relatable comparisons to established figures like Tim Cook. The "Creator Income Check" call to action encourages engagement by inviting viewers to participate and share their own experiences.

Summary

This video ranks the top 10 highest-paid creators in 2026, comparing their estimated earnings and follower counts to Apple CEO Tim Cook's compensation. It highlights that more followers don't always equate to more money, with MrBeast topping the list with an estimated $300 million.

Structure

1Introduction comparing creator earnings to Apple CEO's compensation
2Ranking of creators from 10 to 4, showing followers and estimated earnings
3Highlighting Codie Sanchez's earnings despite fewer followers
4Call to action for viewers to share their creator earnings
5Ranking of creators from 3 to 1, with MrBeast at the top

Product placement

Apple CEO Tim Cook: ACTS - His total compensation is used as a benchmark for comparison. Removing him would change the video's comparison point. MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson): ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking. Dhar Mann: ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking. Steven Bartlett: ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking. Markiplier: ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking. Rhett & Link: ACTS - Their earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing them would change the ranking. IShowSpeed: ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking. Codie Sanchez: ACTS - Her earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing her would change the ranking. Ms. Rachel: ACTS - Her earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing her would change the ranking. Jesser: ACTS - His earnings and follower count are presented as part of the ranking. Removing him would change the ranking.

Original caption

Highest Paid Creators in 2026. MrBeast Makes 4X What Apple’s CEO Makes. Content creation is not just posting videos anymore. For the top creators, it has become a full media business. This list breaks down the highest paid creators in 2026, their estimated earnings, follower counts, and how those numbers compare to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s total compensation. And the wild part? More followers does not always mean more money. Creators, how much did you make from content last year? #CreatorEconomy #ContentCreator #Salary #SalaryTransparency #PersonalFinance