Margaret Qualley may be only 31 years old, but her career already spans over a decade. She started working as a model when she was a teen and eventually transitioned to acting, with roles in both TV shows and movies.
Fast-forward to now, and Qualley is one of Hollywood’s busiest actresses. Her net worth is probably growing alongside her reputation, right? Here’s what we know about her earnings.
Margaret Qualley Net Worth
In 2026, Margaret Qualley’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Most of it is thanks to her acting career, though her modelling stint was also lucrative. Qualley is the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, so there’s no wonder she has talent to spare. She initially trained as a ballet dancer and made her runway debut at 16, walking for Chanel, Valentino, and Alberta Ferretti. Additionally, she appeared in many magazine editorials and ad campaigns, most notably for Chanel, for which she is a brand ambassador.
As far as acting is concerned, Qualley made her screen debut with a small role in Palo Alto in 2013. Her first major role came in HBO TV series The Leftovers, where she played the teenage daughter of Justin Theroux’s character. She also booked supporting roles in movies including The Nice Guys, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall, Novitiate, and Death Note.
Qualley’s profile grew in 2019 when she played Ann Reinking in the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon. However, her most acclaimed TV performance was in Netflix’s Maid. Qualley played a young single mother who leaves an abusive relationship and works as a cleaner. The performance established her as a compelling dramatic lead.
After a series of roles in movies including Io, Native Son, Seberg, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood…, Qualley played the lead in My Salinger Year in 2020. After that, she began to take on increasingly unconventional material. The list includes romantic thriller Stars at Noon, dark comedy thriller Sanctuary, and crime comedy Drive-Away Dolls. She also appeared in Poor Things and Kinds of Kindness, both directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
In 2024, Qualley delivered one of her most physically demanding performances in body-horror film The Substance. The movie was a success, both critically and commercially. Her more recent work mixes mainstream projects with auteur films. Last year, she starred in Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, played the title character in Ethan Coen’s dark comedy Honey Don’t!, and had a supporting role in Happy Gilmore 2.
This year, she appeared alongside Glen Powell in How to Make a Killing and opposite Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin in post-apocalyptic drama The Dog Stars, which is currently in cinemas.
Margaret Qualley Salary
Actor salaries are often private, so we don’t know for sure how much Margaret Qualley makes per film. However, reports suggest she was paid $400,000 for The Substance.
While that is less than the $5 million Demi Moore made, Qualley’s star is on the rise. Her paychecks will likely become heftier moving forward.
Margaret Qualley Highest Grossing Movies
Qualley’s highest-grossing film so far is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood…, in which she had a small role. The movie made $393.9 million at the box office. The Substance was also a box office success, grossing roughly $77–82 million worldwide.
Next up, fans can catch Qualley in romantic drama Love of Your Life. In 2027, she will appear in remake Possession and supernatural horror King Snake.
