Mariah Carey
- Net worth $600 million
- Birthday March 27, 1969
- Status Divorced
- Country United States
- Ethnicity Cuban/Afro-Cuban, African-American
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter
How much is Mariah Carey Worth? Mariah Carey Net Worth in 2026
Mariah Carey’s net worth is estimated at $600 million as of October 2026. Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter and record producer and one of the best selling artists in pop. In February 2026 she performed at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and she has UK Christmastime arena shows planned for late 2026.
| Net worth | $600 million (estimate, October 2026) |
| Estimated annual income | About $80 million per year (estimate), mainly from touring, residencies and music royalties |
| Born | March 27, 1969, Huntington, New York (age 57) |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations / sources of wealth | Music, songwriting, production, touring and residencies, acting |
| Known for | Vision of Love and her whistle register |
How much is Mariah Carey worth in 2026?
Mariah Carey’s net worth is estimated at $600 million. It comes from decades of record sales and songwriting royalties, plus touring, Christmas season residencies and production work. Net worth figures are estimates and vary depending on how assets, earnings and debts are counted.
Mariah Carey in 2026: what she has been up to
- February 6, 2026: performed at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics at San Siro.
- November 27 to December 2, 2026: announced Christmastime arena shows in Birmingham (November 27), London (November 30) and Manchester (December 2), reportedly her first UK tour since 2019.
- November 28 to December 13, 2025: ten show Christmastime run at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
How Mariah Carey makes money
- Recorded music: album sales, streaming and songwriting royalties.
- Touring and residencies: holiday season shows in Las Vegas and arena dates.
- Production: she produces her own music as well as writing it.
- Acting and media appearances.
Career timeline
- 1987: graduated from Harborfields High School and began working as a singer songwriter.
- After graduating: signed with Columbia Records after her demo reached label head Tommy Mottola.
- 1991: her debut album topped the US album chart and was the best selling album in the US that year; won Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for Vision of Love.
- 2020: published a bestselling memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.
- 2025: ten show Christmastime run in Las Vegas.
- 2026: performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Early life and background
Carey was born in Huntington, New York, to Alfred Roy Carey, an aeronautical engineer, and Patricia, an opera singer and vocal coach. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she lived with her mother and brother. She began writing poems and adding melodies at Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York, and learned to master her whistle register with her mother’s help. Before her break she lived in a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan and worked as a waitress, and she met pop singer Brenda K. Starr, who helped her pass a demo to Columbia Records.
Personal life
Carey married Nick Cannon in 2008 and they divorced in 2016. They have two children together.
Mariah Carey net worth FAQ
What is Mariah Carey’s net worth?
Mariah Carey’s net worth is estimated at $600 million as of October 2026. This is an estimate and figures vary between sources.
How does Mariah Carey make money?
From record sales and songwriting royalties, touring and Christmas residencies, and production and acting work.
How old is Mariah Carey?
Mariah Carey was born on March 27, 1969, which makes she 57 years old as of October 2026.
Where is Mariah Carey from?
Mariah Carey was born in Huntington, New York, and is American.
What is Mariah Carey doing now?
She performed at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and has Christmastime shows planned in the UK for late 2026.
How is Mariah Carey’s net worth estimated?
The figure is based on public reporting about her earnings, business interests, deals and assets. It is approximate and can change as new information appears.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.