Samuel L. Jackson is the richest star of Avengers: Age of Ultron, with an estimated net worth of $350 million as of October 2026. This list ranks the film’s cast by our estimate of net worth, with Robert Downey Jr. second at about $250 million.
The 2015 film was directed by Joss Whedon and brought the Marvel ensemble together for a second time. Here is where the cast stands today.
| Rank | Actor | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel L. Jackson | $350 million |
| 2 | Robert Downey Jr. | $250 million |
| 3 | Scarlett Johansson | $110 million |
| 4 | Chris Hemsworth | $71 million |
| 5 | Chris Evans | $50 million |
| 6 | Jeremy Renner | $50 million |
| 7 | Stellan Skarsgard | $40 million |
| 8 | Don Cheadle | $35 million |
| 9 | Mark Ruffalo | $30 million |
| 10 | Paul Bettany | $22 million |
1. Samuel L. Jackson: Net worth $350 million
Samuel L. Jackson is the richest member of the Age of Ultron cast. He played Nick Fury in the film, and he is the highest-grossing actor of all time, with his films taking in more than $27 billion worldwide. In 2022 he received an honorary Academy Award.
His wealth comes from more than four decades of steady film work, not from a single franchise.
How we valued it: Built on decades of film fees and a very long filmography, rather than any one deal.
2. Robert Downey Jr.: Net worth $250 million
Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in ten Marvel films. His pay on Avengers: Endgame was reported at about $75 million, made up of a $20 million upfront fee and a back-end share of the box office.
He returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December 2026. His pay for the two new Avengers films has been reported as well over $80 million, though the studio has not confirmed a figure. He also runs the production company Team Downey.
Valuation basis: Estimated from his reported Endgame payout as a dated anchor. The reported Doom deal is not counted until it is confirmed.
3. Scarlett Johansson: Net worth $110 million
Scarlett Johansson played Black Widow across the Avengers films and her own 2021 solo movie. Her films as a lead have grossed more than $15.4 billion worldwide, the third-highest total of any actor.
Her Endgame fee was reported at about $15 million upfront, and she has a growing producing career.
How we valued it: Built from reported Marvel fees of about $15 million per ensemble film plus her non-Marvel leading roles.
4. Chris Hemsworth: Net worth $71 million
Chris Hemsworth has played Thor in eleven Marvel films. His Endgame fee was reported at roughly $15 million upfront, and the films he leads have grossed more than $12.1 billion worldwide. He was one of the highest-paid actors in the world each year from 2017 to 2019.
Valuation basis: Estimated from a reported fee of about $15 million for Endgame and a smaller figure for earlier Avengers films.
5. Chris Evans: Net worth $50 million
Chris Evans played Captain America from 2011 to 2019. His films as a lead have grossed $11.4 billion worldwide. Since leaving the shield behind he has starred in Knives Out (2019) and Red One (2024).
How we valued it: Built from reported Marvel fees, with a reported Endgame figure of $15 to $20 million depending on the account.
6. Jeremy Renner: Net worth $50 million
Jeremy Renner played Hawkeye in the Avengers films and in the 2021 Disney+ series Hawkeye. Before Marvel he earned two Oscar nominations, for The Hurt Locker and The Town. Since 2021 he has starred in the crime series Mayor of Kingstown and returned to film in Wake Up Dead Man (2025).
Valuation basis: A blend of his Marvel fees, which were reported at only $2 to $3 million for the first Avengers film, with long-running series work.
7. Stellan Skarsgard: Net worth $40 million
Stellan Skarsgard played Dr. Erik Selvig in five Marvel films. He is also a Golden Globe winner for the HBO miniseries Chernobyl and played Baron Harkonnen in Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024).
How we valued it: We keep our 2015 estimate of $40 million because no newer public basis exists, so treat it as unrefreshed.
8. Don Cheadle: Net worth $35 million
Don Cheadle has played James Rhodes, War Machine, across the Marvel films. He has two Golden Globes, two Grammys and a Tony, with 11 Emmy nominations, including one for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Valuation basis: We keep our 2015 estimate of $35 million because no newer public basis exists, so treat it as unrefreshed.
9. Mark Ruffalo: Net worth $30 million
Mark Ruffalo has played Bruce Banner, the Hulk, in the Avengers films. He has four Oscar nominations, for The Kids Are All Right, Foxcatcher, Spotlight and Poor Things (2023), and won an Emmy for the HBO series I Know This Much Is True.
How we valued it: Estimated from his Marvel fees and a long run of acclaimed supporting roles.
10. Paul Bettany: Net worth $22 million
Paul Bettany voiced J.A.R.V.I.S. and then played Vision in the Avengers films. He starred in the series WandaVision (2021), earning an Emmy nomination, and in its follow-up VisionQuest (2026).
Valuation basis: Estimated from Marvel fees and his long film and stage career.
Special mentions
The late Stan Lee, Marvel’s co-creator, made his usual cameo in the film. James Spader voiced the villain Ultron, and at an estimated $15 million he sits just outside our top 10. Our wider cast ranking is in the richest Marvel Cinematic Universe cast members, and Robert Downey Jr.’s biggest paydays are in his most expensive movies.
FAQ
Who is the richest actor in Avengers: Age of Ultron?
Samuel L. Jackson, at an estimated $350 million, followed by Robert Downey Jr. at about $250 million.
How much was Robert Downey Jr. paid for Avengers: Endgame?
His pay was reported at about $75 million, including a $20 million upfront fee and a back-end share of the film’s box office.
Is Robert Downey Jr. coming back to the Avengers?
Yes. He is set to play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for December 2026.
Which Age of Ultron actors rose the most since 2015?
Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth moved up on the strength of later Marvel fees and their own leading roles.
How are these net worths estimated?
We combine reported film fees, back-end deals and career earnings in an internal valuation model, and label any figure we have not refreshed.
Where is Stan Lee on the list?
The late Stan Lee appeared in the film in a cameo, as in most Marvel films. We leave him unranked and mention him below.
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.
For this list we used reported per-film fees and back-end deals as dated anchors, then added each actor’s non-Marvel work. Where we found no newer basis, we say so and keep the older estimate.
Last updated: October 2026.
