Steve Jobs
- Net worth $7 billion
- Birthday February 24, 1955
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth Entrepreneur
How much is Steve Jobs Worth? Steve Jobs Net Worth in 2026
Steve Jobs’s net worth at the time of death in 2011 is estimated at $7 billion. Jobs was an American businessman who co-founded Apple in 1976 and returned to run it until his death. The biggest drivers of the wealth were his Apple shares and a roughly 7 percent stake in Disney, which he received when Disney bought Pixar in 2006.
| Net worth | $7 billion (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Born | February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California; died October 5, 2011, in Palo Alto, California |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | Co-founding Apple, building Pixar and launching the iPhone |
| Main income sources | Apple shares, Disney stock, Pixar sale, NeXT sale |
How much is Steve Jobs worth in 2026?
We estimate Jobs was worth about $7 billion when he died in October 2011. One NBC Bay Area report valued his holdings at about $4.74 billion in Disney shares (138 million shares, 7.4 percent of the company) and $2.05 billion in Apple shares (5.55 million shares). Trackers put the total at $8 billion to $10 billion, which would imply other assets and a different date or method. Our figure is an estimate based on documented holdings.
How Steve Jobs built it
- Co-founded Apple in 1976. He later returned to run it and held Apple shares until his death.
- Bought and built Pixar. He bought it from Lucasfilm in 1986 for $10 million.
- Turned Pixar into a Disney stake. Disney bought Pixar in 2006, giving him about 7 percent of Disney.
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- October 2011: Jobs died on October 5 in Palo Alto, California, aged 56.
- Before his death, he moved his shares into a trust, according to reporting on his estate.
- 2006: Disney bought Pixar in an all-stock deal valued at $7.4 billion.
- 1997: Apple bought NeXT for $400 million and Jobs returned to the company.
How Steve Jobs makes money
- Apple shares: About 5.55 million shares at his death, worth roughly $2.05 billion in the NBC Bay Area report.
- Disney stock: About 138 million shares, 7.4 percent, worth about $4.74 billion, received through the 2006 Pixar sale.
- Pixar: He bought it from Lucasfilm in 1986 for $10 million, of which $5 million was capital for the company.
- NeXT: Apple paid $400 million for it in 1997.
What Steve Jobs teaches (and what to take from it)
- Combine two fields. Apple joined computing and design; Pixar joined animation and software. Pick two topics you know and write one idea that needs both.
- Say no to many things. Jobs is known for cutting product lines. List your projects and drop the bottom one this week.
- Own a piece of the thing. His wealth came from shares in Apple and Disney. Ask whether equity could replace a fee on your next project.
- Return to unfinished work. He returned to Apple in 1997 after building NeXT. Revisit one abandoned idea and set a small test this week.
Career timeline
- 1955: Born in San Francisco.
- 1976: Co-founds Apple Computer Company on April 1.
- 1986: Buys Pixar for $10 million.
- 1997: Apple acquires NeXT for $400 million.
- 2006: Disney buys Pixar for $7.4 billion in stock.
- 2011: Dies on October 5.
Early life and background
Jobs was born in San Francisco. He co-founded Apple in 1976 and later bought Pixar and ran NeXT before returning to Apple.
Steve Jobs net worth FAQ
What was Steve Jobs’ net worth when he died?
Our estimate is about $7 billion. Trackers cite $8 billion to $10 billion.
How much did Steve Jobs make from Pixar?
He bought Pixar for $10 million in 1986 and held it until Disney bought it for $7.4 billion in stock in 2006. He received about 7 percent of Disney, worth several billion dollars.
How did Steve Jobs make money?
Apple shares, Disney stock from the Pixar sale and the sale of NeXT to Apple.
How old was Steve Jobs when he died?
He died on October 5, 2011, aged 56.
What was Steve Jobs known for?
Co-founding Apple and leading the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad products.
How is Steve Jobs’ net worth estimated?
We add the value of his Apple and Disney holdings from reporting on his estate and compare against published ranges.
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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.