In brief
- Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at $20 million as of October 2026 (Celebrity Net Worth).
- His biggest reported fee was $8 million for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).
- He sold his Los Feliz home for $5.3 million in 2021 after buying it for $3.995 million.
- He owns about 128 hectares of rainforest land in New South Wales, Australia.
As of October 2026, Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The American actor built that fortune over two decades, from Disney’s High School Musical to studio comedies, The Greatest Showman, Netflix’s Down to Earth and dramatic roles such as The Iron Claw.
What is Zac Efron’s net worth in 2026?
Celebrity Net Worth puts Zac Efron’s net worth at about $20 million in its September 2026 update. This is an estimate based on reported film salaries, property deals and his production work, not an audited figure. Efron does not publish his finances.
Older estimates, including the $25 million figure this page carried in 2022, were higher. The lower current number reflects taxes, agent and manager fees, and his spending on property in Australia, which estimates of gross earnings tend to ignore.
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Most of Efron’s wealth comes from acting fees. He was paid modestly for the first High School Musical in 2006, but the franchise turned him into one of Disney’s biggest names. By the third film, released in cinemas in 2008, his fee had reportedly reached $3 million.
He then moved into adult leading roles. Romantic dramas such as Charlie St. Cloud and The Lucky One, and R-rated comedies such as Neighbors and Dirty Grandpa, kept his fees in the $2 million to $8 million range per film.
Ensemble hits added to his profile. Baywatch (2017) and The Greatest Showman (2017) were both wide releases, and The Greatest Showman grossed more than $430 million worldwide. Efron also runs his own production company, Ninjas Runnin’ Wild Productions, which gives him producer credits on some projects.
Salary and earnings
The table below lists film salaries reported by Celebrity Net Worth. They add up to more than $30 million before tax and fees, which is consistent with a current net worth near $20 million.
| Film | Year | Reported salary |
|---|---|---|
| High School Musical 3: Senior Year | 2008 | $3 million |
| 17 Again | 2009 | $1 million |
| Charlie St. Cloud | 2010 | $2 million |
| The Lucky One | 2012 | $4 million |
| That Awkward Moment | 2014 | $2.5 million |
| Neighbors | 2014 | $5 million |
| Dirty Grandpa | 2016 | $4 million |
| Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | 2016 | $8 million |
Television and streaming add to these figures. His Netflix travel series Down to Earth with Zac Efron launched in 2020 and won him a Daytime Emmy in 2021. Recent streaming films include Ricky Stanicky (2024) with John Cena on Prime Video and A Family Affair (2024) with Nicole Kidman on Netflix. Fees for these films were not disclosed.
Assets: homes, cars and investments
Efron’s best-known property deal was his house in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. He bought it in October 2013 for $3.995 million and sold it in May 2021 for $5.3 million, according to property records cited by Celebrity Net Worth.
In December 2020 he bought about 128 hectares of land in the Tweed Valley in New South Wales, Australia, for a reported A$2 million. The land is largely rainforest.
He is planning an off-grid, low-impact home on that land, a project the design team calls the “Futurecave”. The construction budget is reported at about A$3.76 million. In May 2026 the designers said they were preparing to break ground. Details of any car collection or private investments are not public, so they are left out here.
Early life and career
Zachary David Alexander Efron was born on 18 October 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California, and grew up in nearby Arroyo Grande with his younger brother, Dylan. He took up acting in school theatre and local productions.
His first TV work included guest roles and the WB series Summerland (2004 to 2005). His film debut was the TV movie Miracle Run in 2004. High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel in January 2006 and made him a household name, followed by Hairspray in 2007 and 17 Again in 2009.
He later chose roles that moved him away from his teen image. He played Ted Bundy in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) and wrestler Kevin Von Erich in The Iron Claw (2023), which earned him some of the best reviews of his career. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 2023.
Recent and upcoming projects
As of October 2026, Celebrity Net Worth lists two films without release dates: Famous, an A24 thriller in which Efron reportedly plays two roles, and Judgment Day, a comedy written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, who also directed the Neighbors films. Release dates had not been announced at the time of writing.
For a comparison with other actors who mix studio films and streaming work, see our Johnny Depp net worth and Daniel Radcliffe net worth profiles.
Personal life and health
Efron has spoken publicly about substance misuse. He sought treatment in 2013 and has since talked about sobriety in interviews. In the same year he broke his jaw in a fall at home and had it wired shut for several weeks.
While filming a survival series in Papua New Guinea in 2019, he fell seriously ill with a bacterial infection and was flown to Australia for treatment. He recovered and later spent much of his time in Australia.
He dated his High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens from about 2005 to 2010. He keeps most of his relationships private.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, IMDb filmography, Box Office Mojo: The Greatest Showman.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zac Efron’s net worth in 2026?
Zac Efron’s net worth is estimated at about $20 million as of October 2026, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The figure is based on his reported film salaries, property sales and production work. It is an estimate, as Efron does not disclose his finances.
How much did Zac Efron earn for High School Musical?
Efron was paid a modest fee for the first High School Musical in 2006. By High School Musical 3: Senior Year, released in cinemas in 2008, his salary had reportedly risen to $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
What is Zac Efron’s highest movie salary?
His highest reported salary is $8 million for Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, released in 2016. He reportedly earned $5 million for the first Neighbors film in 2014 and $4 million each for The Lucky One and Dirty Grandpa.
Where does Zac Efron live?
Efron has spent much of his time in Australia since about 2020. In December 2020 he bought around 128 hectares of rainforest land in the Tweed Valley, New South Wales, for a reported A$2 million, where he plans an off-grid home.
How old is Zac Efron?
Zac Efron was born on 18 October 1987 in San Luis Obispo, California. He turns 39 in October 2026. He became famous at 18 when High School Musical premiered on the Disney Channel in January 2006.
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