Ed Sheeran Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Shape of You’ Singer Worth?

Ed Sheeran net worth is estimated to be around $200 million as of 2024. Ed Sheeran is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer born on February 17, 1991. Growing up in Framlingham, Suffolk, he started writing music when he was about eleven years old. In early 2011, Sheeran released his extended play “No. 5 Collaborations Project” independently and signed with Asylum Records that same year.

His debut album, + (“Plus”), came out in September 2011 and quickly rose to the top of the UK Albums Chart, featuring his breakout single, “The A-Team.” In 2012, he won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.

Sheeran’s second album, × (“Multiply”), was released in June 2014 and became a global sensation, being the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015. It also won Album of the Year at the 2015 Brit Awards. His song “Thinking Out Loud” from this album earned him Grammys for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance in 2016.

His third album, ÷ (“Divide”), was released in March 2017 and was the best-selling album of that year. The singles “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” made headlines by debuting at the top of the charts in multiple countries. By March 2017, he had ten top-10 singles from ÷ on the UK Singles Chart, a record for one album. The single “Perfect” from this album reached number one in the US, Australia, and the UK, and became the Christmas number one in 2017.

In 2019, Ed Sheeran released his collaborative album No.6 Collaborations Project, which topped the charts globally and included three UK number-one singles: “I Don’t Care,” “Beautiful People,” and “Take Me Back to London.” His fifth studio album, * = * (“Equals”), also achieved chart-topping success in 2021. His latest albums are * – * (“Subtract”), released on May 5, 2023, and Autumn Variations, released on September 29, 2023, through his label, Gingerbread Man Records.

With over 150 million records sold worldwide, Ed Sheeran is one of the top-selling music artists. He has 101 million RIAA-certified units in the US and two albums on the list of best-selling UK albums. In December 2019, he was named the Official Charts Company’s artist of the decade for his success in the 2010s. As of April 2022, he is the most-followed artist on Spotify. His ÷ Tour, which began in March 2017, became the highest-grossing tour of all time by August 2019. Besides his music career, Sheeran appeared in the 2019 film Yesterday, playing himself.

What is Ed Sheeran Net Worth in 2024?

Ed Sheeran is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer with a net worth of $200 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Ed Sheeran is one of the top-earning singers in the world. When he goes on tour, he can make between $70 million and $100 million in a year. For instance, he made $65 million from June 2019 to June 2020 from his different activities.

He earns a lot of money through album sales, streaming platforms, and concerts. When people buy his songs or listen to them online, or when he performs live, he gets paid. Ed also makes money from songwriting, as he writes music not just for himself but for other artists too.

Additionally, he sometimes makes money through endorsement deals and merchandise. All these sources combined contribute to his overall wealth.

Ed Sheeran’s Early Life and Education

Edward Christopher Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He grew up on Birchcliffe Road in Hebden Bridge before moving with his family to Framlingham, Suffolk, in 1995. There, he attended Brandeston Hall Preparatory School and later Thomas Mills High School.

His father, John worked as an art curator and lecturer, while his mother, Imogen was a culture publicist who later became a jewelry designer. The Sheeran family also ran an art consultancy, Sheeran Lock, from 1990 to 2010. Sheeran has an older brother named Matthew, who is a composer.

At age four, Ed Sheeran started singing in a church choir. He learned to play the guitar at eleven and began writing songs while in high school. He also played the cello as a child. His 2004 school report described him as a “natural performer,” and he was voted “most likely to be famous” by his classmates.

As a teenager, Ed Sheeran joined the National Youth Theatre in London and later auditioned for the “Youth Music Theatre UK,” where he performed in a production of Frankenstein – “A New Musical” in 2007. He supports the British Youth Music Theatre and Access to Music, where he studied Artist Development. Sheeran is also a second cousin of Northern Irish broadcaster Gordon Burns.

Ed Sheeran’s Career

Career beginnings

Ed Sheeran started making music in 2004 and released his first project “Spinning Man” when he was just thirteen. He became friends with Passenger, another English singer, when he was fifteen. They performed together in Cambridge. In 2008, Sheeran moved to London and began playing in small venues. He auditioned for the ITV show “Britannia High” and also opened for Nizlopi in Norwich that April, where he was also a guitar technician.

In late 2009, Sheeran began studying at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, but he left that same year to support hip-hop artist Just Jack. He released the EP “You Need Me” in 2009 and worked with Essex singer Leddra Chapman, including on CeeLo Green’s “Fuck You”. In February 2010, he gained attention when rapper Example invited him to tour. That month, Sheeran also released the “Loose Change” EP, which included his future hit “The A-Team”.

Ed Sheeran’s online presence grew through YouTube, and he gained recognition from “The Independent” and Elton John. In June 2010, he performed at St. Pancras International and released two more EPs, “Ed Sheeran: Live at the Bedford” and “Songs I Wrote with Amy.” While in Los Angeles, actor Jamie Foxx invited him to stay at his home after a performance.

On January 8, 2011, Sheeran released the “No. 5 Collaborations Project” EP with grime artists like Wiley and Jme. It quickly gained attention, reaching number 2 on the iTunes chart without any promotion. Later that year, Sheeran gave a free show at Barfly in Camden Town, which led to him signing with Asylum Records.

+(“Plus”)

Sheeran’s debut album, + (“Plus”), was released on September 12, 2011. It debuted at number one in the UK and was well-received by critics. By the end of 2011, it had sold nearly 800,000 copies in the UK and was certified platinum six times. The album also topped the charts in several other countries.

In 2012, Ed Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. He supported Snow Patrol on their US tour and his song “Give Me Love” was featured in “The Vampire Diaries.” At the Ivor Novello Awards, “The A Team” won Best Song Musically and Lyrically. He performed at the Diamond Jubilee concert and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Taylor Swift reached out to Sheeran after hearing his music and he co-wrote “Everything Has Changed” for her album Red. He also wrote songs for One Direction’s album “Take Me Home.” Sheeran’s debut album peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, and “The A Team” reached No. 16 on the Hot 100.

From March to September 2013, Sheeran toured North America as the opening act for Swift’s Red Tour. He also headlined sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in October. In November 2013, he released “I See Fire,” which was featured in “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.” Sheeran was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2014 Grammy Awards.

× (“Multiply”)

On March 24, 2014, Ed Sheeran performed at the Teenage Cancer Trust charity concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where he introduced “Take It Back,” a track from the deluxe edition of his second album. His lead single, “Sing,” came out on April 7, 2014. It was a new sound for Sheeran. To keep his fans engaged, he released “One,” an acoustic ballad, on May 16, 2014. By early June, “Sing” became Sheeran’s first number-one single in the UK.

Sheeran’s second album, × (“Multiply”), launched on June 23, 2014. Over three years, he wrote more than 120 songs for it. The album, produced by Rick Rubin, Pharrell Williams, and Benny Blanco, topped the charts in the UK and the US. To promote it, Sheeran started a world tour in Osaka on August 6, 2014. On September 27, he performed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground before the AFL Grand Final.

The album’s third single, “Thinking Out Loud,” was released on September 24. The music video featured Sheeran dancing in a ballroom and became his second number-one single in the UK. It also spent eight weeks at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, just behind “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. By 2014’s end, Sheeran was the most-streamed artist on Spotify, and “×” was the most-streamed album. The album also made him the top-selling artist on iTunes in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.

In 2015, Ed Sheeran was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys and performed at the ceremony with John Mayer, Questlove, and Herbie Hancock. He won British Male Solo Artist and British Album of the Year for “×” at the 2015 Brit Awards. On May 21, he received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year. Later, he co-hosted the Much Music Video Awards in Toronto, winning Best International Artist and Most Buzzworthy International Artist or Group. On June 27, Sheeran opened for The Rolling Stones in Kansas City. In July, he performed sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, which were later broadcast as a special on NBC.

In 2015, Ed Sheeran also wrote “Love Yourself” for Justin Bieber’s album and released a DVD of his Wembley concerts. He performed at the 2015 Global Citizen Festival and co-hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning Best Live Act and Best Live Stage. His single “Thinking Out Loud” earned two Grammys: Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. “×” was the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015.

÷ (“Divide”)

In December 2016, Sheeran hinted at a new album by changing his social media profiles to light blue. He announced his fourth album, ÷ (“Divide”), on January 2, 2017. It debuted at number one in major markets and had the fastest first-week sales for a male solo artist in the UK. On January 6, he released two singles, “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill,” both breaking Spotify streaming records. “Shape of You” debuted at number one in the US, making Sheeran the first artist to have two simultaneous top-10 hits in the US.

Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour began on March 17, 2017, and included shows across Europe, South America, and North America. By June 25, he had headlined the final night of Glastonbury. His fourth single from ÷, “Perfect,” reached number one in the UK and Australia. A duet version with Beyoncé also topped the charts. In December 2017, Sheeran was Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year, with “÷” as the most-streamed album and “Shape of You” as the top song.

In early 2018, Ed Sheeran was named the best-selling artist and album of 2017 by the IFPI. He performed in Australia and New Zealand making it the biggest concert tour in the region’s history. He won several Billboard Music Awards in May and wrote songs for boy bands, including “Trust Fund Baby” for Why Don’t We and “Summer On You” for PrettyMuch.

No.6 Collaborations Project and = (“Equals”)

On May 10, 2019, Ed Sheeran dropped the single “I Don’t Care,” a duet with Justin Bieber, from his album “No.6 Collaborations Project.” The song quickly became a hit breaking Spotify’s single-day streaming record with nearly 11 million streams. It topped charts in the UK, Australia, and other places, and reached number two in the US. Later in May, his track “Cross Me” with Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock debuted at number 9 in the UK. On June 28, “Beautiful People” featuring Khalid entered the UK charts at number 3 and number 4 in Australia.

On July 5, Sheeran released two new songs, “Best Part of Me” with Yebba and “Blow” with Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton. His album, released on July 12, also included “Antisocial” featuring Travis Scott and hit number one in multiple countries, including the UK and US. Sheeran finished his Divide Tour on August 26, 2019, with a homecoming concert in Ipswich.

In 2019, Sheeran co-wrote “Tip of My Tongue” for country singer Kenny Chesney. That December, he was named Artist of the Decade by the Official Charts Company for his success in the UK during the 2010s. Eight of his songs appeared on the decade’s chart, with “Shape of You” topping the list. His albums spent 41 weeks at number one in the UK, the most of any artist in the 2010s, and he was the second most-streamed artist globally on Spotify, behind Drake. On December 21, 2020, he released “Afterglow” after a break to welcome his first child.

On June 25, 2021, Ed Sheeran released “Bad Habits,” the lead single from his upcoming album. It became his 10th UK number-one and topped the charts in several countries. He achieved a record 52 weeks at number one in the UK, surpassing other British solo artists. His fifth studio album, Equals, came out on October 29, 2021, featuring the cover art he painted during the COVID-19 lockdown. The album included the hit single “Shivers,” which replaced “Bad Habits” at number one in the UK and Ireland.

In November 2021, Ed Sheeran and Elton John released “Merry Christmas,” a charity duet. The song inspired by the film “Love Actually,” reached number one in the UK. On December 23, Sheeran joined Fireboy DML for a remix of “Peru.”

In early 2022, Sheeran released a duet of “The Joker and the Queen” with Taylor Swift and collaborated with Camila Cabello on “Bam Bam.” He also worked with J Balvin on “Sigue” and “Forever My Love.” Sheeran kicked off his +–=÷x Tour in March 2022 and released “2step” featuring Lil Baby on April 22. He explored heavier music styles, collaborating with Bring Me the Horizon and potentially Cradle of Filth.

On September 29, 2022, Sheeran released “Celestial,” a collaboration with Pokémon. By November, “Shivers” had reached 1 billion streams on Spotify. He was spotted filming a music video for his next album, set for release the following year.

-(“Subtract”)

In March 2023, Ed Sheeran announced his sixth studio album “Subtract” to be released on May 5, 2023. The lead single, “Eyes Closed,” came out on March 24, with “Boat” as the second single on April 21, and “Life Goes On” on May 5. Later in August 2023, he announced a second album for the year “Autumn Variations” released on September 29. This album is the first for which he holds the copyright and is released through his label, Gingerbread Man Records.

Ed Sheeran’s Personal Life

In early 2011, Ed Sheeran bought and renovated a farm near Framlingham, Suffolk, where he grew up, after securing recording and publishing deals. He plans to start a family there. In 2013, he split his time between Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles, California. By 2014, he had purchased a house in South London.

In 2012, Ed Sheeran dated Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, who appeared in his “Drunk” music video, but they later broke up. She inspired his songs “Nina” and “Photograph,” while her album “Peroxide” reflects their relationship. In 2014, Sheeran dated Athina Andrelos, who works with chef Jamie Oliver, and she inspired his song “Thinking Out Loud.” They ended their relationship in February 2015. He is also good friends with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and collaborated with her on several projects.

In July 2015, Ed Sheeran began dating Cherry Seaborn, his childhood friend and former classmate. They got engaged in January 2018 and married a year later. She inspired his song “Perfect.” They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2020, and their second daughter was born in May 2022.

Ed Sheeran supports his local football club, Ipswich Town, and his tour kit sponsored their 2021–22 season. He even had a squad number and was part of the team. His sponsorship deal with Ipswich Town was extended for the following season. He’s also a fan of collecting Panini’s FIFA World Cup sticker album and completed the 2014 edition.

In terms of earnings, Ed Sheeran was listed by Forbes as earning $57 million in the year leading up to June 2015, ranking him as the 27th highest-earning celebrity globally. By July 2018, Forbes named him the ninth highest-paid celebrity. According to The Sunday Times Rich List 2019, Sheeran was one of the wealthiest musicians in the UK, with a net worth of £160 million ($207 million).

In October 2021, Sheeran tested positive for COVID-19 just before the release of his fifth album. In March 2023, he revealed that his wife, while pregnant, had developed a tumor with no immediate treatment options until after childbirth.

Ed Sheeran’s Other ventures

Gingerbread Man Records

In March 2015, Ed Sheeran launched his record label, Gingerbread Man Records, in partnership with Warner Music Group. The label started in August 2015, along with a YouTube channel. Jamie Lawson was the first artist signed, releasing his debut album in October 2015, which topped the UK Albums Chart. Sheeran also signed Foy Vance in November 2015 and Maisie Peters joined the label in 2021.

Bertie Blossoms

On September 29, 2019, Ed Sheeran opened a bar called “Bertie Blossoms” on Portobello Road in Notting Hill with his manager Stuart Camp. The bar is named after his wife, Cherry Seaborn.

Charity work

Sheeran is known for his charitable efforts. He held a Bristol gig that raised £40,000 for a charity supporting street sex workers. Sheeran emphasized that lesser-known causes deserve attention too. He often donates his clothes to charity shops in Suffolk, including significant donations to St. Elizabeth Hospice.

In November 2014, Ed Sheeran joined Band-Aid 30 to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to support the fight against Ebola in West Africa. He also supported the No Cold Homes campaign in November 2015, donating winter clothes to help people stay warm.

Sheeran participated in a charity single for Comic Relief in March 2017 and appeared on Gogglebox in November 2017 to support Cancer Research UK’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign. In December 2019, he established the Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation to provide grants for young artists.

In 2020, Sheeran donated £170,000 to his former school for new equipment and supported Ipswich Hospital and the Suffolk Community Foundation’s appeal for COVID-19 relief. He has donated over £1 million to local Suffolk charities during the pandemic.

Sheeran’s parents organized The Ed Sheeran Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction in October 2020, featuring personal items and contributions from other celebrities. The auction aimed to raise funds for local charities. Sheeran also supported Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign and provided free breakfasts at his bar for those in need. His Framlingham Foundation Trust has funded a course for teachers to help children with special needs create music.

Ed Sheeran’s Legal issues

Ed Sheeran has faced several plagiarism accusations about his music, but each case has ended in his favor when taken to court.

In 2017, Ed Sheeran settled a lawsuit over his song “Photograph,” which was claimed to have copied the chorus of “Amazing” by Matt Cardle. Sheeran later regretted this decision, saying it changed his relationship with the song and felt like it made him feel uncomfortable. He also believed settling the case led to more legal troubles, like the one involving “Shape of You.”

In 2018, Sheeran, along with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Atlantic Records, was sued by the estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote “Let’s Get It On.” The estate alleged that Sheeran’s song “Thinking Out Loud” copied elements from Townsend’s song. Although a judge found there were significant similarities, the case went to trial in April 2023. The jury sided with Sheeran, who argued that the chord progressions in question are common in pop music.

In March 2022, Sheeran was also sued over “Shape of You” by Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue, who claimed the song copied lines from their 2015 song “Oh Why.” Sheeran won this case too, with the judge ruling that he did not intentionally or unintentionally copy from “Oh Why.”