James Cameron – $257 million

What do between Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator have in common? James Cameron. The man is known for being a director, producer or screenwriter. He is perhaps one of the biggest names in Hollywood and his reputation is a testament to this. Cameron is the co-founder of Lightstorm Entertainment, Digital Domain and Earthship Productions.

So how much does he earn a year? At the height of the Avatar frenzy, Cameron earned $257 million. This amount made him the highest earner in Hollywood for 2010. This is not a surprise considering that Avatar and Titanic were among the first films to breach the $2 billion gross sales worldwide. Now he enjoys a net worth of $700 million, earned mostly from his film productions and directing gigs. The director is also reportedly working on a historical film and a thriller, which fans are most likely going to love.