What is Zac Efron's net worth? Fortune explored as brother Dylan honors actor on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Zac Efron has a net worth of $20 million in 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The actor began making money at a young age when he shot to fame as Troy Bolton in Disney's musical film, High School Musical. However, this was not his debut film. He started acting in 2003 and appeared in Melinda's World as Stuart Wasser.

A huge chunk of Efron's net worth comes from his acting roles. After three High School Musical films, Zac branched out into other movies, including 17 Again, Charlie St. Cloud, The Lucky One, and more. Over the years, he took on more serious roles, such as playing Phillip Carlyle in The Greatest Showman, as well as portraying the infamous serial killer, Ted Bundy, in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

Besides his acting career, Zac created a YouTube channel in 2019. It mainly focuses on the actor, along with his brother, Dylan Efron, featuring outdoor, fitness, and diet-related content. Zac and Dylan also co-founded their own film production company called Ninjas Runnin' Wild, which is under Warner Bros.

How much did Zac Efron earn from his films?

Zac Efron has appeared in a handful of well-known films throughout his 23 years in the film industry. Here is a breakdown of his salary from some of the films he has appeared in.

• Me and Orson Welles (2008) - $2 million
• 17 Again (2009) - $1 million
• Charlie St. Cloud (2010) - $2 million
• At Any Price (2012) - $1 million
• The Lucky One (2012) - $4 million
• Parkland (2013)- $1 million
• Neighbors (2014) - $5 million
• That Awkward Moment (2014) - $2.5 million
• Dirty Grandpa (2016) - $4 million
• Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016) - $8 million

The total comes to a whopping $30.5 million.

How did Dylan Efron honor Zac Efron in his DWTS performance?

Dylan Efron, Zac's younger brother, decided to dedicate his dance performance with partner, Daniella Karagach, to his siblings. While big brother Efron was not present in the ballroom, Dylan brought his little sister Olivia on stage.

He said during one of the rehearsal footage:

"I’m dedicating this dance to my little sister, Olivia. I wasn’t expecting to be a big brother … but immediately, I was inseparable from her."

For his older brother, he said that they decided to honor him on Dedication Night by dancing to one of the songs from his film. He said:

"Now, being able to dance to 'Rewrite the Stars,' this is a nod to my brother... Zac’s always taken care of him and he did things that were so selfless. I wanna be that to Olivia, I wanna be the best role model I can."

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Zac Efron's $20 million net worth in 2025 shows just how far he has come since his High School Musical days. From starring in major films to launching his own YouTube channel and production company, he has built a well-rounded career over the years. Additionally, his brother Dylan's recent DWTS tribute is a sweet reminder of the close bond the Efron siblings share.

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