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Zac Efron

  • Net worth $35 million
  • Birthday October 18, 1987
  • Status Single
  • Country United States
  • Ethnicity Ashkenazi Jewish
  • Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Singer

How much is Zac Efron Worth? Zac Efron Net Worth in 2026

$ 35 million
Zac Efron Net Worth
$5,000,000 / year
Zac Efron salary

Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at $35 million as of October 2026. Zac Efron is an American actor and singer best known for High School Musical, and his most recent screen work includes the Netflix film A Family Affair (2024) and the comedy Ricky Stanicky (2024).

Net worth $35 million (estimate)
Estimated annual income Roughly $5 million per year (estimate)
Born October 18, 1987, San Luis Obispo, California (age 39)
Country United States
Occupations / sources of wealth Actor, singer, producer
Known for High School Musical, The Iron Claw, Down to Earth

How much is Zac Efron worth in 2026?

Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at $35 million in October 2026. The figure is driven by film fees, producing credits through his company Ninjas Runnin’ Wild, and streaming projects. Estimates vary, and this is an approximation rather than a reported balance.

Zac Efron in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • 2023: starred in The Iron Claw and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
  • 2024: led the Netflix film A Family Affair and starred in the comedy Ricky Stanicky.
  • 2025: appeared as himself in an episode of the series The Studio.
  • 2026: reported to be set to lead the thriller Famous and the comedy Judgment Day (upcoming projects, release dates may change).

How Zac Efron makes money

  • Film and streaming acting fees
  • Producing income via Ninjas Runnin’ Wild, founded in 2010 under Warner Bros.
  • Television hosting and production, including Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020 to 2022)
  • Endorsements and brand work, which vary by year and are not publicly itemized

Career timeline

  1. 2002: begins acting with a guest role on Firefly, followed by guest spots on ER, CSI: Miami and NCIS.
  2. 2004: recurring role on Summerland, main cast from 2005.
  3. 2006: stars as Troy Bolton in High School Musical.
  4. 2007: appears in Hairspray and High School Musical 2.
  5. 2008: stars in High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Me and Orson Welles.
  6. 2009: stars in 17 Again.
  7. 2010: stars in Charlie St. Cloud and founds Ninjas Runnin’ Wild.
  8. 2014: stars opposite Seth Rogen in Neighbors.
  9. 2016: appears in Dirty Grandpa, Neighbors 2 and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.
  10. 2017: appears in Baywatch, The Disaster Artist and The Greatest Showman.
  11. 2020: hosts Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020 to 2022), which won a Daytime Emmy in 2021.
  12. 2023: stars in The Iron Claw.
  13. 2024: stars in A Family Affair and Ricky Stanicky.

Early life and background

Zac Efron was born in San Luis Obispo, California, the son of Starla Baskett, a former secretary, and David Efron, an electrical engineer. He is the older brother of Dylan Efron. His parents noticed his singing ability, and at around age eleven he began taking singing and acting lessons. He appeared in a production of Gypsy that ran 90 performances, followed by stage roles in Peter Pan, Auntie Mame, The Music Man and Little Shop of Horrors. Guest roles on television series followed from 2002.

Zac Efron net worth FAQ

What is Zac Efron’s net worth?

Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at $35 million as of October 2026.

How does Zac Efron make money?

Mainly from film fees, producing credits through his company Ninjas Runnin’ Wild, and streaming projects.

How old is Zac Efron?

Zac Efron was born on October 18, 1987 and is 39 years old as of October 2026.

Where is Zac Efron from?

Zac Efron was born in 1987, San Luis Obispo, California.

What is Zac Efron best known for?

Zac Efron is best known for playing Troy Bolton in the High School Musical films, and later for films such as 17 Again, Neighbors, The Greatest Showman and The Iron Claw.

How is Zac Efron’s net worth estimated?

It is an approximation based on public reporting, deal and earnings figures and company valuations, so it may differ between sources.

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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.