Tyler Oakley has made most of his money through podcasts so many of his fans may not know what he looks like (unless they started following him on Youtube first). That’s right! Millionaire Tyler Oakley’s net worth was built on Youtube money like so many other stars today. So, what do we know about Oakley’s career and how it helped him build wealth?
About Tyler Oakley
Tyler Oakley was born on March 22, 1989 in Jackson, Michigan. He is one of twelve children and grew up in a divorced household. In the sixth grade he turned his attention to performing (choir and drama) before moving on to marketing and social media in his later college years. Now he is one of the most influential people on the internet.
Oakley is known for being openly gay as well as an activist for the LGBTQ community. He uses his platforms (social media, Youtube, podcasts) to talk about issues affecting the LGBTQ community and their rights throughout the country and the world.
He released his first Youtube video in 2007. Little did he know the video, called “Raindrops,” was just the first video of many. He posted “Raindrops” during his freshman year in college and since has been able to grow his following substantially. Oakley has been able to accrue over 8 million subscribers and 615 million views on his Youtube channel. The social media accounts managed by the 28-year-old have huge followings as well (5 million and 6 million on Twitter and Instagram, respectively), and he’s basically used his platforms for the greater good.
Oakley is recognized worldwide for his work in helping the LGBT community as well as volunteering. His main goal over the 10 years he’s been in the spotlight has been to help people. So, how has that contributed to his wealth?
What is Tyler Oakley’s Net Worth?
Tyler Oakley’s net worth currently sits at a comfortable $8 million. He’s been named among the most influential people on the internet and has received a plethora of awards for his podcasts, videos and web presence.
A large amount of his wealth has stemmed from his Youtube channel. Youtubers like Oakley with millions of followers have the potential to make six figures a year through their videos. Youtube isn’t the only place he’s raking in the cash though.
Oakley has also been able to make a bit of money from his podcasts and his appearances as host and co-host on various talk and award shows. He even has his own show “The Tyler Oakley Show,” which is shown on Ellentube. He’s only had that platform for about a year but it is likely he’ll make a fair amount of cash from that as well.
One thing is for sure. Tyler Oakley plans on continuing his work on the web as well as his work within the LGBTQ community in the years to come. So, if you follow him don’t expect to see him going anywhere any time soon.
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