Many people’s ambition is to become “bloggers.” The rise of social media marketing has transformed. Not only how businesses promote their products, but it has also shifted the job market by creating new jobs.
Influencer marketing has given young adults and professionals new opportunities. All this is possible by simply sharing your life and blogging about whatever you choose. It could be about fashion, food, beauty, politics, or sports. According to Fox, “influencer” status may earn anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 per year, with paid Instagram promotion ranging from $80 to $1,000 for each post.
With that in mind, let’s look at the UK’s highest-paid bloggers.
Olajide Willaim Oltunj, aka KSI The 26-year-old British YouTuber gamer known as KSI, has 9 million Instagram followers and 22.4 million YouTube subscribers.
The young gamer has already begun an amateur boxing career. And has already fought alongside other well-known influencers, such as the American Paul brothers. He also expanded his YouTuber career by collaborating with his pals on a channel.
KSI’s net worth is somewhere in the region of £20 million. He is on par with Swedish YouTuber PewdiePie.
1. Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella
Zoe Sugg, commonly known as Zoella, is a 29-year-old social media influencer and businesswoman who has been a part of our lives since we can remember. She was one of the earliest Youtubers in the UK, and she has since published many books, formed many partnerships, and continues to expand her reach.
The blogger has 9 million Instagram followers and actively participates in sponsored content publishing. Zoella has been dubbed the highest-earning female social media influencer in the UK, according to the Independent. Despite several scandalous times in her past, she reportedly has a net worth of £4.5 million, implying that her blunders affected her career.
2. Olivia Bowen
This young lady is a social media influencer, a home decor expert, a model, and a television personality. The 27-year-old Love Island contestant resides in Essex with her husband, Alex, in their newly purchased home.
Olivia has 2.5 million Instagram followers, and in addition to sharing her daily life with us, she made her TV debut as a presenter in 2017. She also has paid collaborations with In The Style, where she has a designed collection, and Pretty Little Thing, an online retail company. Her Instagram promotion pays her roughly £2,000 for each post. Since leaving the villa, Olivia and Alex have a net worth of £4.4 million.
3. Ella Mills, aka Deliciously Ella
Ella launched her food blog, Deliciously Ella, in 2012. And since then, she’s written tons of blog articles, started a podcast with her husband, and even published five volumes, the most recent of which will be released in 2020.
Her daily dosages of tasty vegan-based dishes make everyone’s life easier on a large scale, and the mother of two has 2 million Instagram followers. She also makes her meals, such as cereal, protein bars, and chocolates. The culinary blogger has a net worth of £2.5 million.
4. Tanya Burr
Tanya Burr first appeared on our computer screens a decade ago! She started her Youtube channel in 2009 with 3.32 million subscribers and 3 million Instagram followers.
The 31-year-old has landed collaborations with beauty companies like Dior and jewelry label Missoma London thanks to her daily blogging and Instagram output. According to the Independent, this has resulted in her net worth being calculated at £1.6 million.
In addition, the blogger turned her career focus to acting, and she has since appeared in nine television and theater roles. This girl is genuinely multi-talented!
5. Gabby Allen
Gabby Allen, a professional dancer and personal trainer, was not only a Love Island contestant but also worked as a fitness coach in some of London’s most prominent studios. Her profession has brought her fame and a net worth of £1.3 million.
6. Kady McDermott
Kady was quickly scooped up on Love Island in 2016. And has been busy since founding and running a workout app (Body Goals by Kady) and a cosmetic firm, By Kady. She has a net worth of £1.3 million due to her work.
7. Victoria Magrath, aka Inthefrow
Victoria has risen to the forefront of the social media landscape in recent years. And she recently had her wedding of the year!
She is among the most sought-after social media bloggers, with a net worth of £1.2 million. She specializes in luxury fashion, beauty, and, more lately, home decor and interiors.
Victoria’s content is second to none, thanks to her collaboration with her better half to create high-quality video and photographic content.
So, if you plan to be a blogger, this is the time for you. Bloggers worldwide are earning millions, and you could be one of them.