Finn Wolfhard's net worth is estimated at around $6 million, built primarily from his years playing Mike Wheeler on "Stranger Things," where he reportedly earned around $875,000 per episode by the show's fifth and final season in 2025, along with his film and directing work and a growing solo music career.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Finn Michael Wolfhard |
| Born | December 23, 2002, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Known For | Mike Wheeler in "Stranger Things" (2016-2025); Richie Tozier in "It" and "It Chapter Two" |
| Other Films | Trevor Spengler in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021) and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (2024) |
| Directing | Co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in the feature "Hell of a Summer" (2023) with Billy Bryk |
| Music | Former Calpurnia frontman; The Aubreys; solo albums "Happy Birthday" (2025) and "Fire from the Hip" (2026) |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $6 million |
Early Life
Wolfhard was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a family of French and German descent with Jewish heritage; his father researches Indigenous land claims. He has an older brother, actor Nick Wolfhard. Finn found his first acting opportunity through a Craigslist casting call, landing a role in "The 100" before appearing in "Supernatural."
Stranger Things and Film Career
Wolfhard's breakthrough came in 2016 when he was cast as Mike Wheeler in Netflix's "Stranger Things," a role he played through the series' conclusion in 2025 and which won him a Screen Actors Guild Award alongside his castmates for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He also played Richie Tozier in Stephen King adaptations "It" (2017) and "It Chapter Two" (2019), and Trevor Spengler in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" (2021) and its sequel, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" (2024). He made his directorial debut with the 2020 short film "Night Shifts," and in 2023 co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in his first feature, "Hell of a Summer," alongside Billy Bryk, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Music Career
Wolfhard fronted the Vancouver rock band Calpurnia as guitarist and lead vocalist until it disbanded in November 2019, then formed The Aubreys with former Calpurnia drummer Malcolm Craig in 2020. After "Stranger Things" concluded, Wolfhard said he planned to focus more heavily on music, releasing his debut solo album, "Happy Birthday," in June 2025, followed by "Fire from the Hip" in July 2026. In October 2025, he began developing a biopic about the 1980s band the Replacements, co-writing the screenplay with his father.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finn Wolfhard's net worth?
Estimated at around $6 million, built primarily from his "Stranger Things" earnings, film work, and a growing solo music career.
Is Stranger Things over?
Yes. The series concluded with its fifth season in 2025, after which Wolfhard said he planned to focus more on music.
What other movies has Finn Wolfhard been in?
"It" and "It Chapter Two" as Richie Tozier, and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" as Trevor Spengler.
Is Finn Wolfhard a musician?
Yes. He fronted the band Calpurnia, plays in The Aubreys, and released his debut solo album, "Happy Birthday," in June 2025.