Shawn Mendes Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Señorita’ Singer Worth?

Shawn Mendes net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2024. Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and model born on August 8, 1998. He first became popular in 2013 by posting song covers on Vine. His talent caught the eye of manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton leading to a record deal.

In 2014, Mendes released his debut EP followed by his first album “Handwritten” in 2015. “Handwritten” quickly topped the US Billboard 200 making Mendes one of the few artists to debut at number one before turning 18. His hit single “Stitches” hit number one in the UK and was a top 10 hit in the US and Canada.

Mendes’ second album “Illuminate” also debuted at number one in the US. The singles “Treat You Better” and “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” were big hits worldwide. His third album “Shawn Mendes” featured the popular song “In My Blood” and made him the third-youngest artist to have three number-one albums.

In 2019, Mendes released “If I Can’t Have You” and “Señorita” with “Señorita” reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album “Wonder” made him the youngest male artist to have four number-one albums on the Billboard 200.

Shawn Mendes has won 13 SOCAN awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, eight iHeartRadio MMVAs, and two American Music Awards. He has also received three Grammy nominations and one Brit Award nomination in 2018 Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

What is Shawn Mendes Net Worth in 2024?

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and model with a net worth of $40 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Shawn Mendes’s net worth comes from his music career.

He gained fame through Vine, a short-form video platform, and released his first single, “Life of the Party,” in 2014, which quickly became popular. Mendes has since released several successful albums and hit singles, leading to substantial earnings from music sales, streaming, and tours.

He makes money through brand endorsements, merchandise sales, and appearances on television and at events. His collaborations with major brands like Calvin Klein and his social media influence also contribute to his overall net worth.

Shawn Mendes’s Early Life and Education

Shawn Mendes was born on August 8, 1998, in Pickering Ontario. His mother Karen is a real estate agent and his father Manuel is a businessman from Portugal who sells bar and restaurant supplies in Toronto. Shawn has a younger sister named Aaliyah. Raised in a religious family he played youth soccer with Pickering FC.

Shawn graduated from Pine Ridge Secondary School in June 2016. At school, he played ice hockey and soccer was part of the glee club, and took acting lessons even playing Prince Charming. He also auditioned for the Disney Channel in Toronto.

Shawn Mendes’s Career

Handwritten

Shawn Mendes began playing guitar at 13 in 2012 learning from YouTube tutorials. Less than a year later he started posting cover videos on YouTube and gained popularity on Vine in 2013 with a Justin Bieber cover that got him thousands of likes and followers overnight. His fame overgrown as he posted short song clips on Vine and by 2014 he was one of the top musicians on the platform.

In November 2013 artist manager Andrew Gertler discovered Mendes online and brought him to Island Records in January 2014. By April he won Ryan Seacrest‘s “Best Cover Song” contest and officially signed with Island Records in May 2014.

Shawn Mendes released his first single “Life of the Party” on June 26, 2014, and it debuted impressively on the Billboard Hot 100. Before signing with Island Records, Mendes toured with the Magcon Tour and as an opening act for Austin Mahone. His debut major label EP was released in July reaching number five on the Billboard 200 and selling 48000 copies in its first week.

In 2015, Mendes released his album “Handwritten” which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s single “Stitches” became his first top 10 hit in the US and topped charts worldwide. He also toured with Taylor Swift and collaborated with Camila Cabello on “I Know What You Did Last Summer”.

Illuminate

Mendes gained recognition as one of Time’s “25 Most Influential Teens of 2014” and continued to rise topping charts and touring extensively through 2016 and 2017. His second studio album “Illuminate” also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

In 2017, Shawn Mendes released “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” another chart-topper, and continued to break records as the youngest artist to achieve multiple number-one songs on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs chart.

Throughout his career, Mendes has consistently been recognized for his influence appearing on prestigious lists like Time’s “The 30 Most Influential Teens” and Forbes’s “30 Under 30”.

Shawn Mendes (Album)

On March 22, 2018, Shawn Mendes released “In My Blood” the lead single from his third album. The next day he released “Lost in Japan.” “In My Blood” topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart making Mendes the first artist under 20 to have four number-one singles on this chart.

On May 3, 2018, he released “Youth” featuring Khalid. His self-titled album came out on May 25, 2018, receiving praise for his songwriting and growth. It debuted at number one in Canada and on the US Billboard 200 making Mendes the third-youngest artist to achieve three number-one albums.

In 2019, Mendes launched his world tour to promote the album performing at festivals in Europe, North America, and South America. He also took part in a special concert for Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday on April 21, 2018.

Shawn Mendes appeared on “The Late Late Show” with James Corden in June performing live versions of “Nervous,” “Lost in Japan,” “Perfectly Wrong,” and his duet with Julia Michaels “Like to Be You.” He also performed “Lost in Japan” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and participated in a special performance with Fallon and The Roots. At the iHeartRadio MMVAs in Canada Mendes earned eight nominations and won four awards.

Mendes starred in a documentary by Casey Neistat part of YouTube’s Artist Spotlight Story series which featured behind-the-scenes footage from his tour. The trailer was released on September 22 and the documentary came out on September 28. A preview event was held for selected fans.

On September 27, a remix of “Lost in Japan” by DJ Zedd was released. Mendes performed this remix at the 2018 American Music Awards on October 9 joined by Zedd. He was named the top artist on Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list for the second year in a row.

Shawn Mendes appeared on “CMT Crossroads” with Zac Brown Band on October 24 performing nine songs including a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror.” He was also featured in the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and released a remix EP “The Album (Remixes)” on December 21 featuring remixes of songs from his self-titled album.

On May 3, 2019, Mendes released “If I Can’t Have You” which debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. He also released the Gryffin remix of the song on July 19. On June 21, Mendes released “Señorita” with Camila Cabello which debuted at number two and later reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The deluxe edition of his album released on July 27 included “If I Can’t Have You” and “Señorita.”

Wonder

On September 30, 2020, Mendes announced his fourth album “Wonder” set for release on December 4. The lead single “Wonder” came out on October 2 and peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Mendes also announced a documentary “Shawn Mendes: In Wonder” to be released on Netflix on November 23 and a concert film “Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert” following his Rogers Centre performance.

On November 16, 2020, Mendes revealed his second “Wonder” single “Monster” featuring Justin Bieber. The song and video dropped on November 20 and reached number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. Mendes performed “Monster” and “Wonder” at the 2020 American Music Awards. The “Wonder” album debuted at number one in both the US and Canada. On December 6, Mendes held “Wonder: The Experience” featuring a Q&A session album performances, and behind-the-scenes insights.

On August 20, 2021, Mendes released “Summer of Love” with Tainy and announced he would executive produce a TV adaptation of the video game “Life Is Strange.” He kicked off his “Wonder: The World Tour” on March 14, 2022, but had to cancel the remaining dates due to mental health reasons. Mendes said he plans to continue making music and hopes to tour again.

On November 30, 2021, Shawn Mendes announced his new single “It’ll Be Okay” released on December 1. He premiered “When You’re Gone” at SXSW 2022 on March 20, 2022. Mendes also voiced the title character in “Lyle Lyle Crocodile” a movie adaptation of Bernard Waber’s children’s book series where he provided the singing voice for the crocodile.

Shawn (Album)

In March 2024, Shawn Mendes announced his first solo performance since stopping his Wonder: The World Tour. After guest appearances with artists like Ed Sheeran, Noah Kahan, and Niall Horan, he shared that he would headline Rock in Rio on September 22nd. He also said he was working on his fifth album and “can’t wait to play these new songs live.”

On July 31, Mendes revealed the album’s name, Shawn, and its release date, October 18th. Two singles, “Why Why Why” and “Isn’t That Enough,” came out on his birthday, August 8th.

To promote the album, Mendes announced a special concert tour in small venues for around 2,000 to 3,000 people. Called “for friends and family only,” the tour starts on August 8, 2024, in Woodstock, New York, and ends in Seattle on October 24, 2024. Mendes will play songs from Shawn in order from start to finish.

Shawn Mendes’s Personal Life

Shawn Mendes lives in downtown Toronto. He started dating Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello in July 2019. Their relationship stirred up some controversy with rumors suggesting it was for publicity. Mendes however denied this and said it was genuine. The couple broke up in November 2021.

Addressing rumors about his sexuality, Mendes clarified “I’m not gay but it shouldn’t matter if I was. What’s important is the music, not my sexuality.”

Mendes has also talked about his struggle with anxiety which he mentioned in his song “In My Blood.” He explained “I’ve talked to a therapist a few times. Therapy can be anything that helps you cope—like listening to music exercising or hanging out with friends. It’s about finding what works for you. I realized that shutting myself off wasn’t helping; opening up to others and staying connected was key to dealing with it.”

Shawn Mendes’s Philanthropy 

In 2014, Shawn Mendes and DoSomething.org started the “Notes from Shawn” campaign. Fans wrote positive notes and left them in random places. This campaign inspired by Mendes’ song “Life of the Party” aimed to address issues like low self-esteem, depression, and self-harm. The campaign continued for a second year in 2015 with the hashtag #NotesFromShawn.

Mendes partnered with BlendApp to raise $25000 collecting $1 for every signup and positive message shared. It was relaunching for a third year in 2016.

Shawn Mendes also worked with Pencils of Promise a charity that builds schools and improves education in developing countries. He helped raise $25000 to build a school in Ghana.

After the 2017, Mexico City earthquake Mendes set up the Mexico Earthquake Relief Fund with the American Red Cross and donated $100000 to support relief efforts.

In 2018, Mendes teamed up with Omaze to support the WE Schools program which helps young people through education and mentorship. He encouraged fans to contribute and offered a chance to attend his concert tour as a reward.

That same year, Mendes performed at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City raising awareness about global education issues. He also praised Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for supporting girls’ education and invited fans to support this cause.

In October 2018, Mendes and producer Teddy Geiger released a cover of Queen’s “Under Pressure” to celebrate the film “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Proceeds went to the Mercury Phoenix Trust which fights HIV/AIDS. Queen’s manager thanked Mendes for his contribution.

On October 20, 2018, Shawn Mendes performed at The Hollywood Bowl for the “We Can Survive” event raising funds for the Young Survival Coalition which supports young women with breast cancer.

In August 2019, Mendes launched the Shawn Mendes Foundation to inspire young people to make positive changes and support causes they care about. In January 2020, Mendes and his foundation donated to help with the Australian fires. In March 2020, they contributed $175000 to Toronto’s SickKids Foundation for COVID-19 relief.

The Shawn Mendes Foundation introduced Wonder Grants in December 2020 to support young creatives worldwide. In January 2021, Mendes partnered with Chipotle to launch a “Shawn Mendes Bowl” with $1 from each sale going to his foundation.

In June 2023, Mendes collaborated with David Yurman to design a bracelet. A portion of the sales supported his foundation. Mendes also worked with Disney+ as a sponsor for his Wonder tour visiting children’s hospitals and planning to donate $1 per ticket sold to his Wonder Grants program.

In March 2020, Mendes participated in iHeart Media’s Living Room Concert for America and Global Citizen Festival’s Together at Home to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. He has also supported the Black Lives Matter movement joining protests and using his social media to amplify Black voices.

On April 22, 2021, Shawn Mendes hosted a NASA video conference with astronauts from the International Space Station discussing Earth Day topics. In June 2021, he signed a letter to Congress urging support for the Equality Act. In May 2021, Mendes donated $50000 to help fight COVID-19 in India through Give India.

Shawn Mendes’s Awards

Shawn Mendes has been recognized with numerous accolades throughout his career. He has won 18 SOCAN Awards, 12 Juno Awards, and 11 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Additionally, he has received 8 iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards, 5 BMI Awards, and 3 American Music Awards.

He also earned 2 MTV Video Music Awards and the Allan Slaight Honour from Canada’s Walk of Fame. Mendes has been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards and 1 Brit Award.