Rank 3002 of 3,368
J. K. Rowling net worth
J. K. Rowling's net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune comes mainly from Harry Potter books.
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Industry
- Media and entertainment
- Age
- 61
- Self-made
- Yes
- City
- Edinburgh
- Source of wealth
- Harry Potter books
+$16M
+1.3%
vs Mar 2026
J.'s net worth over time
2 dated estimates since 2026
| As of | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | $1.2B | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
| March 2026 | $1.2B | Forbes |
About J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling (United Kingdom) has 2 dated net worth estimates in the public record, the latest $1.2 billion as of 15 Oct 2026 from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune is tied to Harry Potter books, which we classify under media and entertainment. J. was born in 1965. The earliest estimate we hold, $1.2 billion, is dated March 2026. That places J. at number 3,002 in the current ranking.
Sources
- Forbesforbes.com/real-time-billionaires/
- Forbes Real-Time Billionairesforbes.com/profile/jk-rowling/
- Identity factsOpen public knowledge base record
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