The 26-year-old "Bad Blood" hitmaker left behind heavyweights including Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay Z, reported Us magazine.
Swift made an estimated USD 80 million last year, through her sold-out world tour and numerous business deals.
The pop star even has her own mobile game in the works, to be launched later this year.
Lady Gaga also earned an impressive paycheck this past year, with an estimated USD 59 million in her account.
Record producer Jay Z raked in a still-impressive USD 56 million in a year full of various business ventures.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
