The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) launched the careers of some of Hollywood’s hottest stars – and, along the way, made them seriously rich. As Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers are the heart of the MCU, with the superhero squad starring in some of the highest-grossing films of all time. But from Robert Downey Jr. to Scarlett Johansson, which Avengers actor is the wealthiest? 

Read on to find out where all 17 official Avengers team members (so far) rank by net worth – and discover who earned the biggest paydays from Marvel.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

Danny Ramirez is a newcomer to the MCU, making his debut in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). This year, he returned as the new Falcon in Captain America: Brave New World, taking over the mantle from Sam Wilson, who became Captain America.

Ramirez's estimated net worth stands at $1 million (£760k). His salary for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier remains undisclosed, and it’s thought he earned under $1 million for Brave New World.

The rising star will next appear in Avengers: Doomsday (2026), so his MCU earnings will likely soar.

Karen Gillan plays cyborg warrior Nebula in the MCU. She debuted in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and has appeared in six MCU films to date. Her most recent performance was in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).

Gillan reportedly earned $140,000 (£107k) for her first appearance, with her pay increasing in later films. Estimates suggest she’s earned between $10 million (£8m) and $12 million (£10m) pre-tax from the role.

Her net worth stands at $4 million (£3m), according to internet estimates. However, if those reported MCU earnings are accurate, the true figure could be much higher.

Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson, originally Falcon before taking up the mantle of Captain America. He debuted in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and has since appeared in seven MCU films. He also led the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021).

Mackie reportedly earned $100,000 (£76k) for his early MCU appearances, with his salary rising to $4 million (£3m) by Avengers: Infinity War. His recent starring turn in Captain America: Brave New World (2025) earned him an estimated $10 million (£8m). Meanwhile, he reportedly took home $2.8 million (£2.1m) for the Disney+ series.

Celebrity Net Worth places his fortune at $8 million (£6m), though that figure is likely higher now, given his most recent payday.

Elizabeth Olsen plays Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch. She debuted in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and has appeared in six MCU films, with her most recent big-screen role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). She also starred in the hit Disney+ series WandaVision (2021).

While her salaries for most MCU projects – including WandaVision – remain undisclosed, reports claim Olsen earned $2 million (£1.5m) apiece for Avengers: Endgame and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Her net worth is estimated at $11 million (£8m), with a significant portion coming from her Marvel outings.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrayed Avengers squad member Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver. He first appeared in a cameo in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and reprised the role in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).

It's unknown how much Taylor-Johnson earned for his brief stint as Quicksilver. However, he recently returned to the MCU – though not as an Avenger. He played the villainous Kraven in Kraven the Hunter (2024), reportedly earning $2 million (£1.5m) for the role.

His estimated net worth stands at $20 million (£15m), though this figure is combined with the wealth of his wife, director Sam Taylor-Johnson.

Tom Holland plays everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood superhero, Spider-Man, also known as Peter Parker. He debuted in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and has featured in seven MCU films to date, including a cameo in Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021).

Holland reportedly earned $250,000 (£191k) for his role in Civil War, with his pay rising to $3 million (£2m) by Avengers: Endgame (2019). He's believed to have taken home $10 million (£8m) in total for the Spider-Man trilogy alone, and online sources claim he now commands around $4 million (£3m) per MCU film. 

His estimated net worth stands at $25 million (£19m), with his Marvel role his most lucrative to date.

Brie Larson plays Avengers member Carol Danvers, better known by her superhero alter ego, Captain Marvel. She’s appeared in three MCU films: Captain Marvel (2019), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and The Marvels (2023), and she also made an uncredited cameo in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).

Larson earned an impressive $5 million (£4m) for her debut performance in Captain Marvel. Her salaries for later films remain undisclosed but are believed to be similar amounts or even higher.

Her total estimated net worth stands at $25 million (£19m), mostly derived from her MCU appearances. 

Mark Ruffalo plays Bruce Banner, also known as the Incredible Hulk, an original member of the Avengers superhero squad.

Ruffalo has appeared in eight MCU movies, debuting in The Avengers (2012) and most recently making a cameo in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).

Reports claim Ruffalo has earned around $50 million (£38m) pre-tax from his MCU stint. If accurate, that means the lion’s share of his estimated $35 million (£27m) net worth comes directly from his role as the Hulk.

Don Cheadle plays James Rhodes, also known as War Machine. He took over the role from Terrence Howard, debuting in Iron Man 2 (2010). Since then, he's appeared in seven MCU films and also starred in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and Secret Invasion (2023).

Cheadle’s estimated net worth stands at $40 million (£31m), though it’s unclear how much of that stems directly from his Marvel work.

He reportedly earned $1 million (£760k) for Iron Man 2, with his salary increasing over time. Some sources claim he's banked as much as $40 million (£31m) pre-tax from his MCU role. 

Paul Bettany has appeared in seven MCU films, first voicing Tony Stark’s AI assistant J.A.R.V.I.S. in the Iron Man trilogy and later taking on the role of android and Avengers member Vision, beginning with Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He also starred in the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision (2021).

Bettany reportedly earned a comparatively modest $800,000 (£612k) in total for his vocal work in the Iron Man trilogy. His earnings for later MCU films and WandaVision remain undisclosed, but he likely commanded multi-million dollar paydays as his role expanded.

His total estimated net worth stands at $50 million (£38m), though this figure also includes the wealth of his wife, actress Jennifer Connelly.

Paul Rudd plays Avengers alum Scott Lang, better known as Ant-Man. He's appeared in five MCU movies as the miniature hero, debuting in Ant-Man (2015).

Rudd reportedly earned $1.5 million (£1m) for his first appearance, with his salary rising to $8 million (£6m) upfront for Avengers: Endgame (2019), along with a cut of the box office proceeds.

It’s unclear exactly how much of Rudd’s estimated $70 million (£54m) net worth comes from his MCU role, but with his return confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday (2026), his superhero-fuelled fortune will surely keep growing. 

Jeremy Renner has portrayed Avengers hero Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, in six MCU films, debuting with a cameo in Thor (2011). He also starred in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021).

Renner reportedly earned $3 million (£2m) for The Avengers (2012), with his salary increasing to $6 million (£4m) for Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He secured a $15 million (£11m) payday for Avengers: Endgame (2019) and earned another $15 million for the Hawkeye series.

That brings his known MCU earnings to $39 million (£30m) – not including salaries for Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, or his cameo in Thor. His total estimated net worth stands at $80 million (£61m).

Chris Evans played patriotic superhero and Avengers member Steve Rogers, better known by his alter ego, Captain America.

He appeared in an impressive 11 MCU films, beginning with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

Evans' estimated net worth is $110 million (£84m). A large chunk of that stems from his MCU career, with sources suggesting he earned between $75 million (£57m) and $100 million (£76m) before retiring from the role.

Bradley Cooper voices Rocket, a wise-cracking raccoon and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers. He made his first MCU appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and has voiced Rocket in a total of seven films, including The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special on Disney+.

Reports suggest Cooper has earned between $20 million (£15m) and $30 million (£23m) from his vocal work as Rocket – a tidy sum for a behind-the-mic performance.

His estimated net worth stands at a hefty $120 million (£92m).

Chris Hemsworth plays Thor, the Norse god of thunder. He made his MCU debut in 2011 and has appeared in nine movies to date.

Hemsworth reportedly earned $150,000 (£115k) for Thor (2011), $3 million (£2m) for The Avengers (2012), $5 million (£4m) for Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and $15 million (£11m) each for Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). His biggest reported payday came from Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), for which he scored $20 million (£15m).

In total, Hemsworth has banked at least $58 million (£44m) pre-tax thanks to his MCU run. However, this figure does not include earnings from roles like Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Thor: Ragnarok (2017), meaning his actual take-home pay is much higher. His total estimated fortune stands at an impressive $130 million (£100m).

Scarlett Johansson starred in the MCU as the Avengers heroine Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow. She made her debut in Iron Man 2 (2010) and featured in nine films, plus a cameo in Captain Marvel (2019).

After over a decade in the role, Johansson officially retired following Black Widow (2021), passing the torch to Florence Pugh’s character, Yelena Belova.

Estimates suggest Johansson earned between $60 million (£46m) and $75 million (£57m) from the role, thanks to both upfront salary and backend profits. Her MCU tenure is a major contributor to her impressive $165 million (£126m) net worth.

Robert Downey Jr. played Avengers founding member Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man. He debuted in Iron Man (2008) and went on to appear in nine MCU films, along with two cameo appearances.

Downey is by far the highest-earning Avenger, reportedly earning an eye-watering $380 million (£291m) pre-tax from the role. He was paid just $500,000 (£383k) for his first outing, but his salary skyrocketed in later films. His biggest paydays came from Iron Man 3 (2013), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), each of which banked him $75 million (£57m). 

His estimated net worth stands at $300 million (£229m), the majority of which is derived from his MCU career. And the star isn't done with Marvel yet – he's set to return as the villainous Doctor Doom, earning $100 million (£76m) to star in two upcoming projects.

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