9. The Most Subscribed YouTube Star – PewDiePie ($15.5 million)
Felix Kjellberg, widely known as PewDiePie, is a Swedish YouTuber and gamer. In 2013, his YouTube channel became the most subscribed channel in the world, and up until today, PewDiePie remained the most subscribed YouTube personality at 87 million subscribers. According to Forbes, his latest net worth amounted to $15.5 million.
Source: theverge.com
Felix originally studied a degree in industrial economics and technology management at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. While studying, he started a YouTube channel under the name PewDiePie and later on decided to drop out of school, much to the dismay of his parents. Although his early days as a YouTuber were difficult, he managed to climb steadily up to the ladder of success. His channel shows diverse game segments and series, which his Lets Play Series has been globally popular.