Zoe Saldana's net worth after Oscar win for 'Emilia Pérez'
What's the story
Zoe Saldana has long been regarded as Hollywood's box office queen, starring in some of the highest-grossing films of all time, including Avatar and Avengers: Endgame.
On Monday, the talented actor added another accolade to her name, winning Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for her role in Emilia Pérez.
With a career spanning blockbuster franchises and critically acclaimed performances, Saldana has built a fortune.
Let's take a closer look at her net worth and earnings over the years.
Net worth
Saldana's growing net worth in 2025
According to the USA Leaders, as of 2025, her net worth stands at $60 million and continues to grow. She made millions from blockbuster hits like Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Avengers.
But she didn't stop there—Saldana invested in real estate, co-founded Cinestar Pictures, and signed high-paying brand deals.
According to reports, Saldana's salary for Emilia Pérez is estimated between $2 million and $4 million, though exact figures remain undisclosed.
Salary evolution
Saldana's earnings: A look at her film compensation
Saldana's per-film earnings have fluctuated over the years.
Saldana starred in Avatar (2009), before soaring higher with Guardians of the Galaxy. To prepare for her role as Neytiri, she was paid an estimated $4 million.
Despite Avatar earning nearly $3 billion, her initial pay for Guardians of the Galaxy was reportedly a paltry $1,00,000.
However, her pay saw a huge jump to $3 million for Avengers: Infinity War and jumped to $11 million for Avengers: Endgame, as per Marca.
Box office success
Saldana's global impact: A look at her films' earnings
In Avatar: The Way of Water, Saldana reprised her role as Neytiri and earned a reported $8 million—twice her salary for Avatar.
Though Saldana isn't the highest-grossing female actor of all time, her movies have grossed an estimated $11 billion worldwide. Scarlett Johansson tops the list with her movies grossing over $14 billion worldwide.