Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Tobey Maguire Tops Spider‑Man Salary Rankings
Three actors have played Spider‑Man in movies: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland.
Tobey earned the most money, about $70 to $80 million, because he got big paychecks and a share of the movie profits.
Andrew earned about $5 to $6 million, and Tom earned less at first but now makes a lot more, maybe $15 to $20 million for the newest film.
Tobey’s contracts were the richest superhero deals ever, with extra money from the movies’ box‑office success.
So, Tobey is the richest Spider‑Man actor so far.
Tobey Maguire earned over $70–$80 million across the Spider‑Man trilogy and cameo, highest among the three actors.
His pay rose from $4 million in 2002 to $17.5 million for Spider‑Man 2 and $15 million upfront for Spider‑Man 3, plus profit‑share bonuses.
Andrew Garfield earned roughly $5–$6 million total, starting at $500 k for The Amazing Spider‑Man and up to $1.5 million for the sequel.
Tom Holland’s earnings grew from $250 k for Captain America: Civil War to about $10 million for No Way Home, with rumored $15–$20 million for the upcoming film.
Profit‑share deals and box‑office bonuses made Maguire’s contracts the most lucrative superhero deals of the era.
- Who
- Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Tom Holland
- What
- Earnings from playing Spider‑Man in Hollywood films
- When
- 2002–2023
- Where
- Hollywood film productions
- Why
- To compare the financial rewards of the three actors
- Highest paid actor
- Tobey Maguire
- Total earnings
- $70–$80 million
- Highest single film salary
- $17.5 million (Spider‑Man 2)
- Average salary per film
- $15–$17 million
- Profit‑share deals
- Included in Spider‑Man 2 and 3 contracts
