Lin-Manuel Miranda Net Worth

Prof. Gregoria Cruickshank 15 Jun 2025

What is Lin-Manuel Miranda's Net Worth and Salary?

Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American playwright, composer, actor, and producer who has a net worth of $100 million. Lin-Manuel Miranda is known for revolutionizing modern musical theater by blending hip-hop with traditional Broadway storytelling. He first gained national attention with "In the Heights," a musical he began writing as a college student. The show debuted on Broadway in 2008, earning four Tony Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Musical, and launched Miranda's career as a groundbreaking voice in theater.

His greatest success came with "Hamilton," the cultural juggernaut that reimagines the life of Alexander Hamilton through rap, R&B, and diverse casting. Miranda wrote the book, music, and lyrics, and also starred in the original role. Premiering in 2015, "Hamilton" became a massive critical and commercial hit, winning 11 Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Grammy Award. Its success made Miranda a global name and helped redefine what a Broadway musical could be.

In addition to theater, Miranda has found success in film and television. He composed songs for Disney's "Moana," including the Oscar-nominated "How Far I'll Go," and contributed music and voice work to "Encanto," which featured the global hit "We Don't Talk About Bruno." He also directed the film adaptation of "Tick, Tick… Boom!" and has acted in projects like "Mary Poppins Returns" and the HBO series "His Dark Materials."

Beyond entertainment, Miranda is an outspoken advocate for Puerto Rico and education, using his platform to raise funds for disaster relief and support arts programs. His ability to merge artistic innovation with cultural advocacy has made him one of the most influential creative figures of his generation.

Hamilton Earnings

As the show's sole creator, author, lyricist, composer, and original star, Miranda secured a royalty and profit participation deal that remains one of the most lucrative in Broadway history.

By 2018, "Hamilton" had already grossed over $365 million at the box office. As of today, the Broadway production alone has grossed well over $800 million, with global productions and tours pushing the total well past $1.5 billion. Miranda earns a 7% cut of the adjusted gross from the Broadway run and up to 8.5% from touring and international productions. According to financial disclosures and industry reports, this deal has resulted in weekly royalty payments of approximately $105,000, whether or not Miranda is actively involved in the show. That amounts to roughly $5.5 million per year, just from one income stream.

By mid-2017, Miranda had reportedly earned $12.7 million from "Hamilton" royalties alone. That figure has grown exponentially as the show has expanded worldwide and continued to dominate the box office. And that is before factoring in merchandise, cast album royalties, or licensing deals.

Then, in February 2020, Miranda hit another financial milestone when Disney acquired the filmed version of the original Broadway production. The company paid a staggering $75 million for the distribution rights, marking one of the most expensive single-title acquisitions in Hollywood history. Miranda, as both a producer and the show's primary creative force, is believed to have earned a significant share of that windfall, reportedly as much as $25 million.

In total, Miranda's earnings from "Hamilton" easily exceed $200 million to date, and the show has not even entered the high school licensing phase yet.

Early Life

Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16th, 1980, in New York City. Raised alongside one sister by parents with Puerto Rican roots, he visited the nation of his family's heritage at least once a year while growing up. Miranda first became passionate about musical theater during high school when he began writing his own musicals.

After graduating from high school, Lin-Manuel moved on to Wesleyan University. During his sophomore year, he penned the early draft of "In the Heights." His school's theater department accepted the play, and it was performed for the first time in 1999 by Wesleyan University. During his time at college, Miranda wrote other plays and acted in many of the school productions.

Career

By 2002, Miranda was ready to bring "In the Heights" to life on the professional stage. He teamed up with Thomas Kail, an experienced theater director, to make it happen. Miranda and a team of other individuals tweaked the script as it was performed off-Broadway, and by 2008, they were ready to debut the musical on Broadway for the first time.

Soon enough, "In the Heights" had been nominated for 13 Tony Awards, taking home four, including Best Musical and Best Score. In addition, "In the Heights" won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. In addition to writing the play, Lin-Manuel also played the lead role of Usnavi in the play and earned significant critical praise as a result.

Over the next period, Miranda took the play to Los Angeles, once again playing the lead role. He also wrote other plays, including those in the Spanish language. Because he was now a famous figure in the entertainment world, he was invited to contribute songs to various musicals, and he also started to appear in television series. In 2007, he appeared in episodes of "The Sopranos," "House," and "Sesame Street." With all that said, Miranda was still working as an English teacher at his old high school. He also supported himself by composing music for various commercials.

Over the next period, Lin-Manuel also established himself as a rapper. As far back as 2003, he founded the hip-hop improv group Freestyle Love Supreme, and they began to tour around the world during the 2000s. They were also the subject of a TV show and a Broadway musical.

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Another major accomplishment for Lin-Manuel Miranda came in 2011, when "Bring it On: The Musical" premiered. Miranda wrote the lyrics and the music for this musical, and it later had a limited run on Broadway with strong reviews. In 2012, he booked a role in "Merrily We Roll Along," a well-received Broadway musical. Miranda later wrote the lyrics and music for "21 Chump Street," which debuted in 2014. That year, he also appeared in another musical called "Tick, Tick… Boom!"

During this period, Miranda also enjoyed limited appearances on film and TV projects. In 2012, he booked a small role in the Disney feature film "The Odd Life of Timothy Green." He also continued to appear in television shows like "Modern Family," "Do No Harm," and "How I Met Your Mother."

In 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda took his career to a completely different level with the premiere of his most successful musical: "Hamilton: An American Musical." As far back as 2008, Miranda had been toying with the idea of creating a musical centered around Alexander Hamilton's life. He spent years refining the play before he was ready to act in the starring role and bring the story to life on stage. The show was so popular that people bought lottery tickets just to have a chance to see the play. Critics also loved "Hamilton: An American Musical," and it won a Tony Award for Best Musical, among many other awards.

Outside of the theater world, Lin-Manuel Miranda has strong connections to Disney. In 2014, he contributed music and lyrics to the movie "Moana." Next year, he worked with Disney again on "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," contributing one song for a scene in a cantina. In 2017, he worked as a voice actor in the movie "DuckTales," playing the role of Gizmoduck. He also played Jack the Lamplighter in Disney's live-action reboot, "Mary Poppins Returns." In 2019, Miranda returned to the world of Star Wars once again with "The Rise of Skywalker," writing one song and appearing in a brief cameo as a resistance fighter. In 2021, he made his debut as a film director with "Tick, Tick… Boom!" Other recent work includes 2021's "Encanto," the "His Dark Materials" series, "Bluey," and 2023's "The Little Mermaid."

Earnings

Between June 2019 and June 2020, Lin-Manuel earned $45 million.

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Real Estate

In 2008, Miranda purchased a property for his parents in the neighborhood of Inwood in North Manhattan. His parents occupied the 1,125-square-foot apartment until 2013, and then it was put on the market for just under $1 million. In 2019, Lin-Manuel purchased the Drama Book Shop in New York City. Manuel wrote the original draft for "In the Heights" in the bookshop years earlier, and he bought the store to save it from going out of business.

Personal Life

Lin-Manuel Miranda married Vanessa Nadal, a high school friend, in 2010. The couple had two sons together. Miranda is the cousin of professional baseball player Jose Miranda.