The 10 Richest People in the USA

Every year, Forbes unveils its Forbes 400, offering us a glimpse into the financial status of the wealthiest Americans. Despite a surprising decrease in their collective wealth in the latest edition, these individuals continue to show up at the top of the list. Join us as we explore the top 10 richest people in the United States and what made them their fortunes.

1. Elon Musk

Entrepreneur Elon Musk, with a staggering net worth of $251 billion, tops the list. Musk's wealth stems from his ventures in Tesla — which achieved record revenues of $81.5 billion in 2022 — and SpaceX. Musk is the highest-paid CEO globally, with his compensation exceeding $10 billion from Tesla.

2. Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, holds the second spot with a net worth of $161 billion. After transforming retail through Amazon, Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021, maintaining influence as executive chairman. Beyond Amazon, he owns The Washington Post and space exploration company Blue Origin.

3. Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, takes the third spot with a net worth of $158 billion. After 37 years, Ellison stepped down from being Oracle's CEO in 2014. Today, he serves as chairman and CTO and still owns about 35% of the company.

4. Warren Buffet

Warren Buffet, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," holds the fourth position with a net worth of $121 billion. As chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffet, now 92, remains a symbol of investment success.

5. Larry Page

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, claims the fifth spot with a net worth of $114 billion. Although he stepped down as CEO of Alphabet in 2019, Page continues to shape the tech industry as a board member and controlling shareholder.

6. Bill Gates

Bill Gates, synonymous with wealth and technology, boasts a net worth of $111 billion, primarily from founding Microsoft. Gates mostly held the title of the world's richest person between 1995 and 2017, just losing to Bezos in 2010 and 2013.

7. Sergey Brin

Sergey Brin, another Google co-founder, secures the seventh position with a net worth of $110 billion. Like Page, Brin stepped down from a critical role at Alphabet in 2019 but maintains influence as a board member and controlling shareholder.

8. Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerburg, co-founder of social media platform Facebook, is eighth on the list with a net worth of $106 billion. After a hard 2022 for Facebook parent Meta, including falling share prices, dwindling profits and significant layoffs, the stock stabilized, which increased Zuckerberg's fortune by $48.3 billion.

9. Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer, an early hire at Microsoft, holds the ninth spot with a net worth of $96.3 billion. As Microsoft's CEO for two decades, Ballmer made headlines post-retirement by purchasing the LA Clippers organization for $2 billion in 2014.

10. Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg ranks tenth on our list with a net worth of $96.3 billion. Founder of Bloomberg LP, he ventured into politics, serving three terms as the mayor of New York City and running for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential election.

When it comes to the wealthiest Americans, these individuals have amassed immense fortunes and left an undeniable mark on various industries. As they continue to shape the future of technology and business, their stories testify to the power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership.

References: Top 10 wealthiest billionaires in the US | The 2023 Forbes 400: The 20 Richest People In America