Richest People in Washington 2026

The 11 richest people in Washington in 2026, ranked by estimated net worth, with a combined fortune of $336.5B. Steve Ballmer tops the list. Each name links to a full profile with wealth sources and biography. Figures are estimates from public sources and may vary.

#NameCityNet Worth
1Steve BallmerHunts Point$138.3B
2Bill GatesMedina$102.8B
3MacKenzie ScottSeattle$33.6B
4Melinda French GatesSeattle$30B
5Gabe NewellSeattle$11B
6Charles SimonyiMedina$7.7B
7Howard SchultzSeattle$3.5B
8Craig McCawHunts Point$2.8B
9John StantonBellevue$2.4B
10Michael HsingYarrow Point$2.3B
11Shuo WangMedina$2B

Who is the richest person in Washington?

Steve Ballmer is the richest person in Washington on this leaderboard, with an estimated net worth of $138.3B. Rankings change as asset values shift, so figures reflect the latest available data.

Net worth figures are estimates compiled from public sources and may vary. Explore the US billionaire map or the Richest People hub.