Paul McCartney's net worth is unsurprisingly one of the world's highest for musicians today. As a member of the legendary Beatles, this 71-year-old British icon has had a prolific musical career that spans more than 50 years.

Paul McCartney's net worth got its jumpstart when he met fellow Beatles member John Lennon and the Quarrymen at the age of 15. He soon joined the band, which was renamed The Beatles later on.

Between 1960 and the band's breakup in 1970, Paul McCartney's net worth went up by millions after releasing 12 studio albums with The Beatles. The British musician wrote and co-wrote songs such as "Yesterday," which remains the most-covered song in the history of pop music.

After the band's breakup, Paul McCartney's net worth wasn't fazed a bit as the musician pursued a solo career that has made him even more successful and rich than his time with The Beatles.

He formed a new band called Wings and performed with the group for ten years, from 1971 to 1981. McCartney released 22 studio pop albums and five hit classical albums since his original band's breakup.

McCartney, who was born and raised in Liverpool, England, married Linda Eastman, a photographer and animal rights activist in 1969. The couple had four children and remained married until she passed away in 1998.

Paul McCartney's net worth has continued growing over the years, evidence of this legendary music icon's determination and passion for his work.

So how much is this British musician currently worth? CelebrityNetWorth says Paul McCartney's net worth is a whooping US$800 million.