From newcomers to retired runway veterans, here are the world's highest-paid models.

Being a model has become one of the most sought-out jobs in the industry. Now, we can see why. Runway models have evolved into some of the top earners in fashion. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-most-iconic-runway-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner</a> was declared the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-highest-paid-supermodel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highest-paid model</a> in 2018, and she still holds that top spot. Here is a list of the rest of fashion's highest-paid models in the world.&nbsp;

Chinese model Liu Wen was one of the first Asian models to dominate the fashion industry. In 2016, the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/fashion/liu-wen-model-new-york-fashion-week-tommy-hilfiger.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times</a> declared Wen to be "China's first bona fide supermodel." Since her debut, the model has walked for some of the top names in fashion like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/jean-paul-gaultier-glenn-martens-haute-couture-spring-22-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jean Paul Gaultier</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/tom-ford-fall-winter-2022-collection-womens-mens" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tom Ford</a>, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/chanel-most-iconic-wedding-dresses-wedding-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chanel</a>.

Liu Wen in a green dress

Liu Wen - $19 Million

Joan Smalls was known as the first Latina model to represent Est&eacute;e Lauder. Since then, she's had a top spot amongst the highest-paid models. Along with walking in some of the biggest runway shows, Smalls has even made some large music video cameos in her career. In 2013, the Puerto Rican model appeared next to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/everything-we-know-about-beyonce-new-album-renaissance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyonc&eacute;</a> in her video for the song "Yonc&eacute;."

Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls - $19 Million

The Hadid sisters have taken over the fashion industry. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/science-says-bella-hadid-most-beautiful-woman-in-world" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bella Hadid</a> has become the ultimate it girl. With her sleek runway walk and effortless street style, Hadid has become one of the top models to watch.

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid - $19 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gigi-hadid-best-street-style-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gigi Hadid</a> has dominated runway shows since the start of her career. Hadid has accumulated her wealth with several editorial covers and campaigns. In 2022, the 28-year-old model even launched her own clothing line, Guest in Residence.

Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid - $20 Million

One of the first Victoria's Secret Angels. While <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/adriana-lima-anna-sui-victorias-secret-90s-new-york-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adriana Lima</a> is no longer an angel, her face still graces a fashion campaign every now and then. The Brazillian bombshell is still one of the top models in fashion.

Although a supermodel, Lima is no stranger to acting. Lima has starred in The Follow alongside Mickey Rourke, The Crazy Ones with Robin Williams, as well as the hit show How I Met Your Mother.

Adriana Lima - $31 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/cara-delevingne-intimate-nft-charity-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cara Delevigne</a> is no stranger to the limelight. While Delevigne started as a model, the British socialite has slowly been making a name for herself as an actress. Delevigne has starred in&nbsp;Paper Towns and&nbsp;Suicide Squad, and recently joined as a guest star in Season 2 of the hit series <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/celebrity-guest-stars-only-murders-in-the-building-hulu-tv-show">Only Murders&nbsp;in the Building</a>.

Cara Delevigne

Cara Delevigne - $31 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/rosie-huntington-whiteley-baby-girl-name-photo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rosie Huntington-Whiteley</a> is another model who distanced herself from the runway. However, since her departure, she has started several business ventures and acquired several acting credits in many action-packed films, like Transformers: Dark of the Moon.&nbsp;

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - $32 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gisele-bundchen-birthday-iconic-runway-model-moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gisele B&uuml;ndchen</a> is one of the top supermodels in the world. While she is retired from the runway, the supermodel is still one of fashion's top earners. B&uuml;ndchen has even earned several acting credits over the years. The supermodel starred in the iconic fashion-forward film <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/the-devil-wears-prada-deleted-scene-meryl-streep-anne-hathaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The&nbsp;Devil Wears Prada</a> and&nbsp;Taxi, where she played the leader of a group of bank robbers.

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Gisele Bündchen - $35 Million

Chrissy Teigen made her modeling debut in 2010 in Sports Illustrated. Since then, Teigen has continued her modeling career, while also making a name for herself as a television personality, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author.&nbsp;

Known for her hilarious Twitter presence and It couple status with husband John Legend, Chrissy Teigen is also an accomplished model, making her debut in the “Sports Illustrated” famed swim issue.

Chrissy Teigen - $39 Million

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-celebrity-dating-relationship-timeline" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kendall Jenner</a> is the highest-paid model in the world, a title she earned in 2018, and has maintained this status for the last five years. Along with her earnings from various runway shows and campaigns, the model also brings in a substantial income from her appearances on <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kardashians-hulu-show-release" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Kardashians</a>. Jenner also founded her own tequila brand <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/kendall-jenner-tequila-controversy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">818 Tequila</a>.

These Are the Highest-Paid Models in the World

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