Biography
Tony Hawk net worth is estimated at $140 million, making him the wealthiest professional skateboarder in history. He turned pro at age 14 and spent decades dominating competitive skateboarding, most famously landing the first documented 900 at the 1999 X Games. The 1999 release of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series became a cultural phenomenon, generating over $1.4 billion in sales and cementing his legacy far beyond sports. Hawk founded Birdhouse Skateboards and has built a business empire including the Tony Hawk Foundation (now the Skatepark Project) and numerous brand endorsements.
Net Worth Timeline
| Year | Net Worth | Change | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | $100K | +$0.1M | Turns professional skateboarder at age 14; begins competing and winning contests |
| 1992 | $1M | +$0.9M | Co-founds Birdhouse Skateboards; skate industry business venture begins |
| 1999 | $10M | +$9M | Lands first documented 900 at X Games; Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game released by Activision |
| 2001 | $40M | +$30M | Pro Skater series generates hundreds of millions; Hawk earns royalties on billion-dollar franchise |
| 2005 | $70M | +$30M | Continued video game royalties; Birdhouse expansion; endorsements with Quiksilver, Adidas |
| 2010 | $90M | +$20M | Tony Hawk: Shred and other games add to royalty stream; skate park charity work amplifies brand |
| 2015 | $110M | +$20M | THPS 5 released; real estate investments and brand licensing agreements |
| 2020 | $130M | +$20M | Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 remaster released; massive commercial and cultural comeback |
| 2022 | $137M | +$7M | Continued gaming royalties, Birdhouse, and investment portfolio growth |
| 2025 | $140M | +$3M | Ongoing Birdhouse, endorsements, and Skatepark Project philanthropic work |
1982 $100K +$0.1M
Turns professional skateboarder at age 14; begins competing and winning contests
1992 $1M +$0.9M
Co-founds Birdhouse Skateboards; skate industry business venture begins
1999 $10M +$9M
Lands first documented 900 at X Games; Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game released by Activision
2001 $40M +$30M
Pro Skater series generates hundreds of millions; Hawk earns royalties on billion-dollar franchise
2005 $70M +$30M
Continued video game royalties; Birdhouse expansion; endorsements with Quiksilver, Adidas
2010 $90M +$20M
Tony Hawk: Shred and other games add to royalty stream; skate park charity work amplifies brand
2015 $110M +$20M
THPS 5 released; real estate investments and brand licensing agreements
2020 $130M +$20M
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 remaster released; massive commercial and cultural comeback
2022 $137M +$7M
Continued gaming royalties, Birdhouse, and investment portfolio growth
2025 $140M +$3M
Ongoing Birdhouse, endorsements, and Skatepark Project philanthropic work
💰 How Much Does Tony Hawk Earn?
$22K
Per Day
$913
Per Hour
$15
Per Minute
Estimated based on reported annual earnings of $8M/year across all income sources.
🤯 $140 Million in Perspective
- 333 average American homes ($420K each)
- 2,500 years of the average US salary ($56K/yr)
- 3,111 Tesla Model 3s
- 24,604,569 Big Macs