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Sarah Waters Net Worth

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Sarah Waters's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

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Net Worth Timeline

1998$0.01MC

*Tipping the Velvet* Debut

Waters' first novel gains critical attention for its lesbian themes and historical setting.

2002$0.5M+4900%B

*Fingersmith* further acclaim

Fingersmith is published and shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

2006$1.5M+200%B

*The Night Watch* Publication

Solidifies Waters' reputation as a successful novelist; is also shortlisted for awards.

2009$2.5M+67%B

*The Little Stranger* Published

Waters publishes another successful novel in a slightly different genre.

2018$4M+60%B

*The Paying Guests* Adaptation

Adaptation and continued book sales increase Waters' wealth and recognition.

2026$5M+25%B

A Leading Voice Today

Waters remains a prominent figure in contemporary literature, known for her historical fiction and LGBTQ+ representation.

Last updated: February 24, 2026