Perhaps unsurprisingly, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 Billion, Elisabeth Badinter currently has the accolade of being the richest author in the world, while J.K. Rowling placed a close second, earning $1 billion. Rounding out the top three is James Patterson ($560 Million), Stephen King ($400 Million), and Nora Roberts ($390 Million).
The top 20 richest authors in the world, 2018
1. Elisabeth Badinter
Estimated net worth: $1.3 Billion
2. J.K. Rowling
Estimated net worth: $1 Billion
3. James Patterson
Estimated net worth: $560 Million
4. Stephen King
Estimated net worth: $400 Million
5. Nora Roberts
Estimated net worth: $390 Million
6. Danielle Steel
Estimated net worth: $310 Million
7. Barbara Taylor Bradford
Estimated net worth: $300 Million
8. Nigel Blackwell
Estimated net worth: $292.5 Million
9. John Grisham
Estimated net worth: $220 Million
10. Jeffrey Archer
Estimated net worth: $195 Million
11. Dan Brown
Estimated net worth: $178 Million
12. David Oyedepo
Estimated net worth: $150 Million
13. Dean Koontz
Estimated net worth: $145 Million
14. Stephanie Meyer
Estimated net worth: $125 Million
15. Paul McKenna
Estimated net worth: $100 Million
16. Christopher Little
Estimated net worth: $86 Million
17. Jack Higgins
Estimated net worth: $86 Million
18. Deepak Chopra
Estimated net worth: $80 Million
19. Janet Evanovich
Estimated net worth: $80 Million
20. Suzanne Collins
Estimated net worth: $80 Million
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