The Chainsmokers (Alex Pall and Drew Taggart)
- Net worth $65 million
- Status -
- Country United States
- Source(-s) of wealth DJ, Venture Capitalist
How much is The Chainsmokers (Alex Pall and Drew Taggart) Worth? The Chainsmokers (Alex Pall and Drew Taggart) Net Worth in 2026
The Chainsmokers’ net worth is estimated at $65 million each for Alex Pall and Drew Taggart as of November 2026, or about $130 million for the duo. In the 12 months to June 2019 they were the best-paid act in dance music at $46 million, finishing ahead of Marshmello and Calvin Harris. Split two ways, then cut for fees and tax, that year was worth roughly $10 million to each of them.
| Net worth | $65 million each (our estimate, range $50 million to $80 million each) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | About $15 million each before fees and tax (our estimate for recent years) |
| Born | Alex Pall: May 16, 1985 (age 41). Drew Taggart: December 31, 1989 (age 36) |
| Country | United States |
| Known for | “Closer” with Halsey, “Don’t Let Me Down”, the Mantis venture firm |
| Main income sources | Touring and Las Vegas shows, streaming royalties, Mantis |
How much is The Chainsmokers worth in 2026?
We put each partner at $65 million. Their documented pay is three years of a published DJ earnings ranking, worth $129.5 million to the pair before fees and tax. The rest of the ledger is our assumptions about the years before and after, a small value for their venture firm, and living costs. It is an estimate. Higher figures circulate, so below we test what $80 million each would take.
One partner’s share, line by line
| Source | Our estimate | What it rests on |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked earnings, 2016 to 2019 | $28.5 million | The duo made $38 million, $45.5 million and $46 million pretax in three annual rankings, $129.5 million in all. Half is $64.75 million. We keep 44%: our assumption of 20% for agents, managers and lawyers, then about 45% tax. |
| Before mid 2016 | $2.2 million | Our assumption: $10 million gross for the duo in the early years, when they were below the ranking’s roughly $14.5 million cutoff, so $5 million each, kept at 44%. |
| Mid 2019 to 2026 | $46.2 million | Our assumption: $30 million a year gross for the duo for seven years, about two thirds of their peak, allowing for 2020. That is $105 million each, kept at 44%. |
| Mantis, the venture firm | $3 million | Our assumption for each founder’s share of the firm. It manages about $225 million, but returns and carried interest are not public and we could confirm no large exits. |
| Living costs | minus $15 million | Our assumption: $1.5 million a year each for 10 years since 2016. |
| Total | $65 million | $64.9 million before rounding. |
What $80 million each would require
Here is our calculation. Holding the other rows fixed, $80 million each needs $61.3 million kept per partner from mid 2019 to 2026. At 44 cents on the dollar that is $139.3 million gross each, or $278.6 million for the duo. Spread over seven years, the pair would have had to earn about $39.8 million a year, every year, pandemic included. Their best year ever on record was $46 million. Possible, but we would want to see evidence before we use it.
Three years at the top
They were not on the 2016 ranking, whose window closed in June 2016. The next year they debuted in third at $38 million. In 2018 they were second at $45.5 million, and in 2019 they took first place with $46 million, ahead of Marshmello and Harris. “Don’t Let Me Down” won the Grammy for Best Dance Recording, and in January 2017 they signed a three-year exclusive residency with Wynn’s Las Vegas clubs, according to their biography.
Mantis: from $35 million to $225 million under management
Pall and Taggart founded Mantis in 2019. The debut fund closed at $35 million in 2020, backed by investors including Mark Cuban and Ron Conway, after years of angel bets such as Ember, the heated mug company. A second fund raised $80 million, and in July 2025 a third fund closed at $100 million, taking assets under management to about $225 million. Chainguard and Rogo are among the holdings.
That $225 million belongs mostly to the outside investors. What the founders own is a share of fees and future profits, which is why Mantis gets only $3 million each in our ledger.
Independent in 2026
On October 13, 2026, the duo said they had left Disruptor and Columbia after 11 years and gone independent, releasing “Baby” three days later. Earlier in the year they put out the Love Is Kind EP with Oaks. They are booked for a three-city India run on December 18 to 20, 2026, headlining Sunburn Festival in Mumbai.
Why other estimates disagree
Higher public figures look like they treat the ranked pay as take-home, before fees and tax are paid. Mantis can also inflate the picture: the $225 million it manages is mostly outside investors’ money.
What would move the figure
Going independent should mean a bigger cut of new songs, so a big hit from 2027 on would lift the figure faster than before. A disclosed exit at Mantis, or a sale of their older catalog, would also add to it.
The Chainsmokers net worth FAQ
What is The Chainsmokers’ net worth?
About $65 million each for Alex Pall and Drew Taggart as of November 2026 by our estimate, roughly $130 million combined.
How much did The Chainsmokers make in their best year?
$46 million for the duo before tax and fees in the 12 months to June 2019, enough to top the annual DJ pay ranking.
How big is The Chainsmokers’ venture firm?
Mantis manages about $225 million across three funds. The third, $100 million, closed in July 2025.
Are The Chainsmokers still signed to a label?
No. On October 13, 2026, they said they had left Disruptor and Columbia after 11 years to release music independently.
How old are The Chainsmokers?
Alex Pall was born on May 16, 1985, and is 41. Drew Taggart was born on December 31, 1989, and is 36.
Have The Chainsmokers won a Grammy?
Yes. “Don’t Let Me Down” won Best Dance Recording at the 59th Grammy Awards.
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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: November 2026.