Chaka Khan's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$30 Million
Age:	72
Born:	March 23, 1953
Gender:	Female
Height:	1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Singer
Last Updated:	Dec 31, 2025

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• Introduction
• Income Sources
• Rufus Contract Disputes
• Real Estate
• Highlights

Introduction

Chaka Khan is an American professional recording artist with an estimated net worth of $30 Million.

Income Sources

As one might expect, Chaka Khan’s primary source of income was her music (both solo and with Rufus), including album sales, royalty checks, and live performances. The most lucrative period of her career was the 1980s, when she released 7 studio albums. While only one of these albums went platinum in the United States, the sheer volume helped produce an estimated income of between $1 million and $3 million per year for the artist.

Despite achieving mainstream fame almost 50 years ago, Khan continues to earn income from live performances, typically charging five figures per show. After reviewing her recent concert performances, we can see that she’s currently performing an average of 7 shows per month, potentially grossing between $400,000 and $700,000 per month (between $4.8 million and $8.4 million annually). It should be noted that these are very rough estimates based on the available information and do not factor in expenses, agent commissions, etc.

Rufus Contract Disputes

While performing with Rufus in the late 1970s and early 1980s, reports suggest that Chaka Khan was unhappy with her contract for several reasons. The first was that the label, ABC Records (now MCA Records), controlled the majority of the band’s revenue. The second factor was that each band member received an even split, despite Khan being the lead star. This eventually led to the beginning of her solo career, which was far more lucrative, financially speaking.

Real Estate

In the 1980s, Chaka Khan sold a 7,019-square-foot, six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Calabasas, California. It’s unknown how much she paid for the property or how much she sold it for. However, it’s currently worth an estimated $4.7 million.

Highlights

Here are some of the best highlights of Chaka Khan’s career:

• Naughty (1980)
• Chaka Khan Album (1982)
• I Feel For You (1984)
• American Music Award (Favorite Female Artist, 1985)
• ck (1988)
• The Woman I Am (1992)
• Come 2 My House (1998)
• ClassiKhan (2004)
• Funk This (2007)
• Soul Train Awards (Legends Awards, 2009)