Karl Urban’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| Dec 2024 | $20 million | Celebrity Net Worth · page last updated December 22, 2024 |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Karl Urban’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Celebrity Net Worth estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Karl Urban has an estimated net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Karl Urban net worth page (figures as of December 22, 2024).
Karl Urban is a New Zealand actor who was born on 7 June 1972. His career began with appearances in New Zealand films and television series such as Xena: Warrior Princess. His first Hollywood role was in the 2002 horror film Ghost Ship. Since then he has starred in many high-profile movies, including as Éomer in two films of The Lord of the Rings trilogy from 2002 to 2003.
His other roles include Vaako in the Riddick film series, Dr Leonard Bones McCoy in the Star Trek reboot films from 2009 to 2016, Kirill in The Bourne Supremacy in 2004, Judge Dredd in Dredd in 2012, Gavin Magary in Pete's Dragon in 2016, Skurge in Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok in 2017 and Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II. From 2019 to 2026 he starred as Billy Butcher in Amazon Prime Video's superhero series The Boys.
How Karl Urban makes his money
Franchise films are his core income. He has been a regular in major series such as The Lord of the Rings, Star Trek and Mortal Kombat, and supporting parts in those franchises bring solid fees without a lead's workload.
The Boys is his biggest recent paycheck. As the lead of a hit series on Amazon Prime Video from 2019 to 2026, he earned a salary across several seasons, and the show added to his profile.
Leading action roles such as Judge Dredd in Dredd add credits, though that film was smaller than the studio franchises.
He also does voice work, including a character in the 2022 animated film The Sea Beast, which adds smaller fees.
His estimate
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Karl Urban's net worth at $20 million, on its page last updated December 22, 2024. That figure is an outside estimate of what the star has earned and kept after taxes, fees and spending. It is not an official number, and the star has not confirmed it or published personal finances.
This estimate comes from an update earlier than most of our profiles, so his recent work may not be fully reflected in it. We will add any newer dated estimate from a named outlet to the chart above, and we never fill in the years between published figures.
Career and money timeline
- 2002
Makes his Hollywood debut in Ghost Ship and joins The Lord of the Rings.
- 2004
Appears in The Bourne Supremacy.
- 2009
Joins the Star Trek reboot films.
- 2012
Plays Judge Dredd in Dredd.
- 2017
Appears in Thor: Ragnarok.
- 2019
Begins starring in The Boys.
Karl Urban net worth FAQ
What is Karl Urban's net worth?
Karl Urban's net worth is an estimated $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Karl Urban net worth page (December 22, 2024). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Karl Urban get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Film salaries, Television, Franchise roles.
Is Karl Urban a billionaire?
Not by current published estimates. Karl Urban is estimated at $20 million.
What role is Karl Urban best known for on television?
He starred as Billy Butcher in Amazon Prime Video's The Boys from 2019 to 2026.
Sources
- Celebrity Net Worth, Karl Urban net worth page (December 22, 2024)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Karl Urban (accessed November 4, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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