Matt Damon Net Worth

Matt Damon has an estimated net worth of $170 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Matt Damon net worth page (figures as of July 8, 2026).

Matt Damon is an American actor, producer and screenwriter who has been one of Hollywood's most reliable stars for nearly three decades. He made his debut in Mystic Pizza in 1988, then broke through in 1997 when he and his childhood friend Ben Affleck wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting. The film won them the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

He became a leading man as Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Jason Bourne in the Bourne films and Linus Caldwell in the Ocean's trilogy. He was ranked among the most bankable stars in 2007, and in 2010 he was one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. He won a Golden Globe for The Martian.

How Matt Damon built his fortune

Damon's money comes mostly from acting in big studio franchises. The Bourne series and the Ocean's films were huge hits, and stars who lead successful franchises often earn both large upfront fees and a share of the box office. He has also worked with leading directors on films like Saving Private Ryan, The Departed, Interstellar and Oppenheimer.

Writing and producing add to his earnings. His screenwriting started with Good Will Hunting, and he has produced films and television through companies he co-founded with Affleck. Producers share in a project's profits, which matters for stars who want more control over the films they make.

He returned to the Bourne role in 2016 and later joined Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, a huge hit that showed he still draws audiences in serious films as well as action movies. Working with top directors also brings in award attention, which helps keep his pay high.

His net worth estimate

Celebrity Net Worth estimates Matt Damon's net worth at $170 million, on its page last updated in July 2026. The outlet describes him as an actor, writer, producer and philanthropist. This is an outside estimate, not an official figure.

Damon's career has avoided the big ups and downs many stars face, which helps a fortune grow steadily. He also co-founded Water.org, a charity focused on clean water. Any newer dated estimate published by a named outlet will be added to the chart above with its source.

Damon has also chosen many projects for the work rather than the paycheck, including smaller dramas and voice roles. Still, his biggest hits have earned billions of dollars at the box office over the years. That long track record keeps studios coming back, and stars with that kind of history can usually command strong fees and favorable deals for new films.