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As of 2024, Adam Lambert’s net is $50 million. Since winning the American Idol, Lambert has released successful albums making $11 million annually today.
Net Worth Before American Idol
Prior to American Idol, Adam Lambert’s net worth was slightly less than $15,000. He was earning between $1,000 and $2,000 a month at the time working as a waiter and doing performances in small venues. Nevertheless, he was able to make ends meet because his grandparents left him a $500k inheritance.
Net Worth Before Queen
Adam Lambert’s net worth before Queen is estimated to be around $4 million. This includes earnings from his solo music career, acting roles, and endorsements. Lambert’s net worth has increased significantly since he began touring with Queen in 2011.
The band has grossed over $250 million from their tours, and Lambert has received a significant share of those earnings. In addition to his touring income, Lambert has also earned money from merchandise sales, album royalties, and other ventures.
He is also a successful actor, having appeared in several television shows and films. According to his tax returns, Lambert made $100K per episode.
Adam Lambert Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)
| Full Name | Adam Mitchel Lambert |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
| Net Worth Before Queen | $4 Million |
| Annual Income | $12 Million |
| Music Royalties | $6 Million |
| Salary per Episode | $100,000 |
| Earnings per Concert | $250,000 |
Cars
Before becoming famous, Lambert drove a 1996 Ford Taurus. After his first American Idol paycheck, he upgraded to a 2009 BMW X6.
Over the years, he added more luxury cars like a Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, and Bentley Continental GT. His latest and most luxurious purchase is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV.
Top Grossing Songs
| Song | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Whataya Want from Me | $10 million |
| For Your Entertainment | $9.2 million |
| If I Had You | $8 million |
| Ghost Town | $6.6 million |
| Another One Bites the Dust (with Queen) | $6.1 million |
| Bohemian Rhapsody (with Queen) | $5.4 million |
| We Will Rock You (with Queen) | $5 million |
| Mad World | $3 million |
| Trespassing | $2.5 million |
| Too Kind | $1 million |
| Velvet | $1 million |
Adam Lambert’s House
Just like many other celebrities with huge net worth, Lambert’s 3,799-square-foot modern mansion in the Hollywood Hills had three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a private studio. He bought it in 2009 for $2.995 million.
The house features a master suite with a sitting area, fireplace, and terrace, a kitchen with top-notch appliances, and a living room with a fireplace and retractable glass walls. The backyard included a pool, spa, waterfall, built-in barbecue, and entertaining space.
FAQs
Carrie Underwood is the most financially successful American Idol winner, having amassed a net worth of approximately $140 million.
Lambert Drives a Bentley Continental GT and an Aston Martin DBX.
The least successful American Idol winner in terms of commercial success is often considered to be Lee DeWyze, whose post-show career did not achieve significant mainstream success.