Based on the above information, I'm estimating the net worth of Sam Chui to be: $2,000,000. With roughly $1 million in assets and approximately $1 million in annual profit after expenses, $2,000,000 seems like a reasonable (best guess) number.

How did Sam Chui make his money?

In 1999, Chui started a website, publishing photos of aircraft. It has since expanded to include current events regarding aviation. He is known for overhead pictures of Los Angeles International Airport captured from helicopters. In 2007, he started his YouTube channel and became well-known.

Who pays Sam Chui?

Travel: $200,000 – Most people will naturally assume that Sam is paid by the airlines for nearly every flight he takes. I used to think this as well, but he recently posted a video in which he admitted that he pays for a vast majority of his flights himself.