Forbes has created a top 10 list of the highest paid YouTube Stars in 2018. Five of the slots are occupied by channels that play video games. The number one channel features an 8 year old that reviews toys and now has his own line of merchandise at Walmart. Ryan ToysReview – $22M. Jake Paul – $21.5M. Dude Perfect – $20M. DanTDM – $18.5M. Jeffree Star – $18M. Markiplier – $17.5M. Vanoss Gaming – $17M. Jacksepticeye – $16M. PewDiePie – $15.5M. Logan Paul. – $14.5M.



Merchandise has become an increasingly important revenue stream for these top digital stars, almost all of whom (No. 1 being a notable exception) are in their 20s and 30s. Each of the 10 on our list now has a line of merchandise, whose blossoming sales help account for that 42% income increase from a year ago.


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Source: [H]ardOCP – The Top 10 Highest Paid YouTube Stars: 2018 Edition