how much did keira knightley make in pirates of the caribbean

Keira Knightley’s pay for the Pirates of the Caribbean films has not been fully disclosed publicly, but one 2025 report says she earned about $32 million in a year tied in part to Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End and other projects. Another report says she made £3 million for a cameo in Dead Men Tell No Tales , so her Pirates-related earnings were likely substantial overall.

What’s known

• Her exact salary for the early Pirates films is not publicly confirmed.

• A 2025 article, citing The Telegraph , says she was one of the highest-paid actresses in a year where her earnings were linked partly to At World’s End.

• The same reporting says she earned £3 million for a cameo in Dead Men Tell No Tales.

Plain-English version

If you want the most careful answer: there isn’t one single official number for all of her Pirates earnings , but public reports suggest it was at least millions of dollars , and possibly far more when the franchise years are added together.

TL;DR

Reported public figures point to millions per Pirates-era deal , with one cited year showing $32 million in total earnings tied partly to the franchise and one cameo reportedly paying £3 million.