Rank 1556 of 3,368
James Chao net worth
James Chao's net worth is estimated at $2.6 billion as of 15 Oct 2026, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune comes mainly from chemicals, building products.
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Industry
- Manufacturing and industry
- Age
- 79
- Self-made
- Yes
- City
- Houston
- Source of wealth
- Chemicals, building products
James's net worth over time
1 dated estimate since 2026
One dated estimate so far. The chart draws as soon as a second public estimate is recorded.
| As of | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | $2.6B | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires |
About James Chao
James Chao (United States) has 1 dated net worth estimate in the public record, the latest $2.6 billion as of 15 Oct 2026 from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires. The fortune is tied to chemicals, building products, which we classify under manufacturing and industry. James was born in 1947. That places James at number 1,556 in the current ranking.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionairesforbes.com/profile/james-chao/
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