Sam Smith

Sam Smith is a British singer and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Known for their powerful, soul-influenced voice, Smith has become one of the best-selling recording artists of their generation.

Early Life & Family

Smith was born in London and raised in Kent. They began taking singing lessons at a young age, citing artists such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin as early influences.

Rise to Fame

Smith first drew wide attention as the featured vocalist on Disclosure’s “Latch” (2012) and Naughty Boy’s “La La La” (2013), both major UK hits that preceded their own debut album.

Career History

Smith’s 2014 debut album, In the Lonely Hour, was a multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-winning success, earning four Grammy Awards including Best New Artist. Their James Bond theme “Writing’s on the Wall,” from Spectre, won both an Academy Award and a Grammy. Subsequent albums The Thrill of It All and Love Goes produced further hits, and the 2022 single “Unholy,” with Kim Petras, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award.

How They Built Their Wealth

Smith’s income comes from album and single sales, streaming royalties, world tours, and songwriting and feature credits, supplemented by brand partnerships tied to their status as one of pop’s leading vocalists.

Personal Life

Smith has spoken publicly about identifying as non-binary since 2019 and uses they/them pronouns. They are based in London.

Through record sales, touring and a run of chart-topping singles, Sam Smith’s net worth is estimated at $50 million.