Nickelodeon has long since been a powerhouse when it comes to producing family-friendly content that kids love and parents accept. While animation might dominate the network, it's the live-action shows that introduced audiences to a group of amazing actors.
Without the network, Amanda Bynes might not have gone on to become one of the most iconic actresses of the 2000s amongst teens and Ariana Grande may have never gotten her big break. With so much talent over the years, it's safe to assume that the stars have earned a lot of money.
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Updated on February 7th, 2023 by Abigail Thomas: Nickelodeon has been a very successful network geared towards children and teenagers. Their competition has always been Disney Channel, whose content tends to be slightly more family friendly. The two network's competition has paid off well, because both have created well-known television shows and have started the careers of numerous stars. Nickelodeon's biggest success story when it comes to a celebrity is of course Ariana Grande, but they also have some celebrities who went a little off the rails. Amanda Bynes, for example, was arrested several times following her time on Nickelodeon.
10 Kel Mitchell– Estimated Net Worth $3 Million
Another All That star to make the list of richest Nickelodeon stars is none other than Kel Mitchell. In fact, Mitchell is one of the original cast members of All That. While starring on the show, Mitchell landed his own spin-off with Kenan Thompson called Kenan & Kel. In recent years, Mitchell has returned to his roots starring on the rebooted All That series.
Mitchell has had a successful career which has allowed him to earned an estimated net worth of $3 million.
9 Amanda Bynes– Estimated Net Worth $3 Million
Amanda Bynes became a Nickelodeon kid when she joined the cast of Nickelodeon's sketch shows All That during the third season. Byrnes was so popular on the show that she earned her own sketch show, The Amanda Show. From there, Bynes went on to star in several films and landed the lead in the WB sitcom What I Like About You.
Though Byrnes took a break from acting in the 2010s, she was careful with her money and currently is worth an estimated $6 million. Her conservatorship ended in 2022 after being in place for nine years. The court initially ordered her conservatorship after she allegedly set a fire in her neighbor's driveway.
8 Keke Palmer– Estimated Net Worth $7.5 Million
Keke Palmer isn't always considered to be a Nickelodeon star but she did appear on the network for several years. While Palmer got her debut in the film world, she later made the jump to television staring in her own Nickelodeon series True Jackson, VP. In addition to acting, Palmer is a singer/songwriter and fashion designer. She also a guest co-hosts for ABC's daytime talk show, Strahan and Sara. Her most recent great success was a leading role in the film Nope. She also now has her own podcast.
There's no denying that Palmer has worked hard for her estimated $7.5 million net worth.
7 Josh Peck– Estimated Net Worth $9 Million
One of the most iconic Nickelodeon stars of the 2000s is none other than Josh Peck. Peck got his start on the network appearing on The Amanda Show where he played various roles. Before long, Peck earned his own Nickelodeon sitcom where he starred alongside Drake Bell. In recent years, Peck starred in the Fox sitcom Grandfathered and is a prominent YouTuber. He has his own podcast and also starred in How I Met Your Father.
Peck has managed to go from an awkward child actor to a successful adult actor. His net worth is estimated to be $9 million, making him the 7th richest Nickelodeon star.
6 Miranda Cosgrove– Estimated Net Worth $10 Million
While Drake Bell failed to make the list, another Drake & Josh costar did: Miranda Cosgrove. Though Cosgrove made her acting debut in the film School of Rock, she became a household name playing Megan in Drake & Josh. Eventually, Cosgrove earned her own Nickelodeon series iCarly where she became the second-highest-paid child actor on TV. In addition to acting, Cosgrove pursued a music career and also became a voice actress. She got to repirse her character in iCarly for a reboot on Paramount+, which will have a third season later in 2023.
Though she's only 27, Cosgrove has amassed an estimated net worth of $10 million, making her tied for the number 5 spot on the list of richest Nickelodeon stars.
5 Victoria Justice– Estimated Net Worth $12 Million
Victoria Justice spent much of her adolescence appearing on the network known for sliming its stars. Justice first appeared on Nickelodeon in 2005 when she landed the role of Lola Martinez on the second season of Zoey 101. From there she went on to star in her own Nickelodeon show: Victorious. Justice has also had a successful singing career and starred in Fox film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. Justice also releases music.
Will all of these efforts combined, Justice has managed to crack the top five richest Nickelodeon stars with an estimated net worth of $11 million.
4 Melissa Joan Hart– Estimated Net Worth $13 Million
Melissa Joan Hart is best known for playing Sabrina in the ABC sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch but she actually got her start on Nickelodeon. Before Hart was a teenage witch, she was Clarissa on Clarissa Explains It All. Since then, Hart has continued to be a TV darling starring in the popular Freeform sitcom Melissa & Joey.
Melissa Joan Hart definitely doesn't need Sabrina's powers when it comes to money. The former child star is worth an estimated $13 million.
3 Kenan Thompson– Estimated Net Worth $13 Million
Though Kenan Thompson is best known for appearing on the NBC sketch show Saturday Night Live, where he's also the longest-running cast member, he also got his start on Nickelodeon. In fact, Thompson started his sketch comedy career back in the 90s when he was cast on All That. From there Thompson starred in Kenan & Kel and also went on to star in the Disney film franchise The Mighty Ducks before landing on SNL in 2004.
Thompson has dedicated his life to the craft of sketch comedy and it has certainly paid off for him. His net worth is currently estimated to be $13 million.
2 Emma Roberts– Estimated Net Worth $25 Million
Emma Roberts has made a successful name for herself in Hollywood through hard work and iconic roles. Though Roberts is best known for appearing on the FX series American Horror Story, she actually got her start on the Nickelodeon teen sitcom Unfabulous. She went on to star in several movies over the years and even earned the lead role in the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens.
Though Roberts isn't worth as much as her aunt Julia, she does have an impressive net worth of her own. Roberts takes the number 2 spot with an estimated net worth of $25 million.
1 Ariana Grande– Estimated Net Worth $220 Million
It should come as no surprise that Ariana Grande has earned the number one spot of richest Nickelodeon stars; after all, she's basically the Nickelodeon equivalent to Miley Cyrus. Grande got her start on the kids' network playing Cat Valentine on Victorious. When that show ended, she landed a spin-off opposite Jennette McCurdy titled Sam & Cat. Since her days on Nickelodeon, Grande has become a powerhouse singer earning a Grammy Award.
From former child star to Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, Grande has earned an estimated net worth of $220 million.
