Backstreet Boys vs N’ Sync: Who’s Got More Money In 2020?

Back in the ’90s and the early 2000s, boybands ruled the music world and two of the most successful bands were none other than N’Sync and Backstreet Boys. Over the years that they were on top of the world, they often battled over who was the superior boyband. Some dedicated fans will say N’Sync without a doubt, while others will say the Backstreet Boys. Nevertheless, both bands have had some amazing careers.

Success aside, you often have to wonder just how much money they made over the course of their careers. Each member of both bands went on to have their own respective careers, some of them more successful than others. So that leads us to our next question, who has more money today? Of course, Justin Timberlake had the most successful career, therefore he has the highest net worth, while fellow bandmate Christ Kirkpatrick has the least.

10 Chris Kirkpatrick – $13 Million

Out of all the members of N’Sync and Backstreet Boys, Chris Kirkpatrick has the lowest net worth, coming in at a cool $13 million. Since the breakup of the band, Chris hasn’t done as much as the others. He had a clothing line called Fu-Man Skeeto, but it ultimately failed. He went down the reality television route, making appearances on Mission: Man Band as well as Gone Country. Chris also tried to get into the acting world, as well as voice acting here he was Chip Skylark on the cartoon The Fairly Odd Parents. Chris has mainly focused on his personal life, getting married to his long-time girlfriend, and starting a family together.

9 Joey Fatone – $14 Million

In terms of net worth, Joey Fatone from N’Sync is next in line with a net worth of $14 million. After the band called it quits, Joey went in a different direction rather than music. Instead, he got into the acting as well as the hosting world. He did a few movies, most notably My Big Fat Greek Wedding, as well as hosting game shows such as Karaoke Battle USA, as well as Common Knowledge. Joey also dipped into competition shows as a celebrity, battling it out on The Masked Singer in addition to Dancing With The Stars.

8 JC Chasez – $16 Million

Next in line in net worths is N’Sync’s JC Chasez with a net worth of $16 million. After N’Sync called it quits, JC tried his hand at a solo career in 2002 when he released his first single, and then his first solo album, Schizophrenic later in 2004.

Although he didn’t have a solo career like Justin Timberlake, he still made a career for himself in the music world. He also tried his hand at producing and writing music for other musicians. He also got into television, where he was a judge on America’s Best Dance Crew while maintaining his role as a producer and songwriter.

7 Lance Bass – $22 Million

Following JC Chasez in net worth is yet another member of N’Sync, Lance Bass. Lance has a bit of a bigger net worth at $22 million. Of course, he had the time of his life while he was N’Sync, but afterward, he decided to pursue a career in acting. Not to mention, we all remember when he tried to train to become an astronaut. The biggest thing to happen to Lance was when he came out as gay to the whole world. Lance is now currently married to his husband Michael Turchin and the two are trying to have a child together.

6 Nick Carter – $35 Million

Nick Carter was one of the most popular members of the Backstreet Boys, however, he’s also the member of the band with the lowest net worth out of all five members with a total of $35 million. Outside of the Backstreet Boys, Nick gave a solo career a shot. He released his debut album Now or Never in 2002. He juggled working with the Backstreet Boys and his own solo career over the years.

Nick also was involved in TV and film. He scored a few roles in 8 Simple Rules, American Dreams, and the movie The Hollow. Nick also had his own reality show called House of Carters which followed Nick and all of his siblings. He took another shot at reality TV when he had his show I Heart Nick Carter. He also appeared on Dancing With The Stars.

5 Kevin Richardson – $40 Million

When it comes to net worth, Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys comes up next with a net worth of $40 million. Between recording with the Backstreet Boys, and even leaving the group for a little while, Kevin went off on his own as a solo artist. He also got involved in acting, and also appeared on Broadway. In fact, Kevin played Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago, in addition to playing the role in a version in Toronto as well as in Japan. Kevin also got into film, starring in the TV movie Love Takes Wing, as well as a musical film, The Bloody Indulgent. Kevin has definitely expanded his works outside of the Backstreet Boys, that’s for sure.

4 Howie Dorough – $45 Million

Coming up next in terms of net worth is Howie Dorough from the Backstreet Boys, where Howie is worth approximately $45 million. Like many of his bandmates, Howie also went down the solo route when he released his first solo album Back to Me in 2011. Taking a different route, however, Howie got involved in real estate when he founded Sweet D, Inc., a real estate development company. He is also heavily involved in charity, as he has his own Dorough Lupus Foundation, supporting patients with lupus.

3 AJ McLean – $45 Million

Tied with his bandmate Howie, Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean has an approximate net worth of $45 million. Of course, AJ made a lot of his net worth with the Backstreet Boys, however, he’s also a pretty good businessman. Over the years, he’s invested a lot of his money in different properties, as well as stocks. AJ is also pretty big on endorsement deals that help him bring in a paycheck. He’s also started his own businesses, creating a fashion line called AJ McLean Seduction, as well as a brand of vodka called Pure Wonder McLean. Additionally, AJ owns a restaurant chain called Fat McLean Burger. He’s also made a number of TV appearances, most recently on Dancing With The Stars.

2 Brian Littrell – $45 Million

Also tied with his other bandmates Howie and AJ, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell also has an approximate net worth of $45 million. Also similar to his bandmates, Brian also started his own solo career where he released his first solo album in 2006 titled Welcome Home. Throughout his career, Brian really struggled with his health as he was born with a congenital heart condition. He underwent open-heart surgery in order to fix a hole in his heart. That didn’t stop him from making music and continuing to pursue a music career on his own and along with the Backstreet Boys.

1 Justin Timberlake – $250 Million

Justin Timberlake rounds out the list of all the members of N’Sync and Backstreet Boys, as he’s the one with the highest net worth out of everyone with $250 million. Out of everyone, Justin also had the most successful career after N’Sync called it quits. He went on to have an insanely successful solo career, releasing a total of five studio albums. Justin also did really well in the acting world, starring in a number of films like The Social Network and Bad Teacher. He’s by far the most famous member of both boybands and has worked hard to make his $250 million.