The wealthiest Victoria’s Secret Angels to storm the catwalk

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Nine of the 2016 Victoria's Secret Angels feature on the Forbes list of the world's highest earning models
Victoria's Secret veteran Adriana Lima's earnings are second only to Gisele - herself a former Angel
Combined worth of highest earners on the catwalk is believed to be close to $245million
Brazilian Lima took home an estimated $10.5million in 2016 thanks to lucrative campaigns
At just 20, Taylor Hill is already earning an estimated $4million a year and has made the Forbes list

By Kerry Mcdermott For Mailonline

Published: 10:25 EST, 1 December 2016 | Updated: 12:51 EST, 1 December 2016

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Few job perks rival those that come with being a member of Victoria's Secret's elite coterie of Angels.

As well as hunky other halves and teams of trainers to help maintain a spectacularly honed physique, a pair of coveted Angel wings go hand-in-hand with a multi-million dollar pay cheque.

The top earners striding down the Victoria's Secret runway in Paris last night are thought to have a combined worth of a whopping $245million.

Several were fresh from this year's Forbes list of the highest earning models, thanks to annual take-homes that range from $4million right up to $10.5million in a single year.

Also in the line-up were rising stars whose spots in the exclusive squad have made them millionairesses before their 21st birthdays.

Taylor Hill and Bella Hadid, both 20, are worth an estimated $6million and $3million respectively - sizeable sums that are nonetheless dwarfed by the $75million fortune veteran Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima is sitting on.

Hot on Lima's heels are the Brazilian super Alessandra Ambrosio, said to be worth $60million, and Chinese star Liu Wen, with some $35million in the bank.

But if the sky-rocketing earning power of the young starlets on this year's runway are anything to go by, the seasoned pros could soon find themselves outgunned by the likes of Kendall Jenner ($18million) and Bella's big sister Gigi ($13million) - both of whom are banking mind-boggling sums despite barely being out of their teens.

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Adriana Lima, 35: $75million

The longest serving Victoria's Secret Angel - Adriana first got her wings in 2000 - she is also the highest earner

The veteran Victoria's Secret Angel is second only to Gisele - herself a former Angel - when it comes to the world's highest earning models.

A member of the elite, winged group since 2000, Lima also earns a fortune from endorsement deals with the likes of IWC Watches, Vogue Eyewear and Maybelline.

Alessandra Ambrosio, 35: $60million

Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, 35, is sitting on an estimated $60million fortune

Alessandra Ambrosio, who closed this year's show with her fellow Victoria's Secret veteran Adriana Lima in Paris, was hand-picked to front the brands Pink line back in 2006.

She has since launched her own fashion line, and has work for the likes of Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein to thank for an estimated $5million pay cheque this year.

Liu Wen, 28: $35million

In addition to being the first Chinese Angel to stride down the Victoria's Secret runway back in 2013, Liu Wen is also the first to make it onto the Forbes list of top earning models

In addition to being the first Chinese model to stride down the Victoria's Secret runway in a pair of wings, Liu Wen was the first to make the Forbes list, too, back in 2013.

The 28-year-old, who is now based in New York, has built up a fortune of $35million thanks to deals with Estée Lauder and lingerie brand La Perla.

Kendall Jenner, 21: $18million

Is Angel Kendall Jenner set to surpass the sister that made her famous on the fortune front?

She's grown up in the public eye thanks to sister Kim Kardashian, but at just 21 Kendall Jenner is already fast closing in on Kim's earning potential, thanks to a now stellar modelling career and the savvy use of social media.

Kendall's earnings sky rocketed after she landed a lucrative Estée Lauder campaign, and her Angel status has helped her to build an estimated $18million fortune.

Joan Smalls, 28, $16million

The 28-year-old Puerto Rican model, seen storming the 2016 runway in an elaborate robe, is a millionairess many times over

The Puerto Rican supermodel Joan Smalls has a psychology degree to fall back on if her runway career ever goes south.

But with an estimated fortune of $16million, it's unlikely she'll ever find herself having to dig the books back out of storage.

Gigi Hadid, 21: $13million

At just 21-years-old, Gigi Hadid has already cemented her place as one of the world's highest earning supermodels

Kendall's BFF - who was joined on the Victoria's Secret runway by baby sister Bella - is also swiftly working her way up the ranks of the highest earning models.

The beautiful blonde made her debut on the Forbes rich list this year, and deals with the likes of Topshop and Tommy Hilfiger - not to mention numerous high profile runway appearances - have pushed her net worth to an estimated $13million.

Lily Aldridge, 31, $8million

Lily Aldridge, 31, seen on the runway in Paris, is married to the Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill - but more than holds her own when it comes to earnings

Lily's husband is Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill, but she more than holds her own when it comes to bringing home the bacon.

The 31-year-old's Victoria's Secret gig, along with work for the likes of Bulgari and Rag & Bone, have netted her an estimated $8million fortune.

Taylor Hill, 20, $6million

She's just 20-years-old, but rising star Taylor Hill has already made it into the elite group of top earning models thanks to her Victoria's Secret gig

Rising star Taylor Hill is not yet 21, but she has already won a spot on the Forbes list of the world's highest earning models.

The brunette beauty is said to be worth $6million.

Jasmine Tookes, 25, $5million

Jasmine Tookes, who was cherry picked to model the $3million Fantasy Bra for Victoria's Secret, earned $4million this year

Californian model Jasmine Tookes was given the honour of modelling the $3million Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra at this year's runway show in Paris.

If she really wanted to hold on to it as a souvenir, her estimated $5million fortune means she could snap it up with plenty of change to spare.

Martha Hunt, 27, $3million

Martha Hunt, one of Taylor Swift's infamous girl squad, narrowly missed out on a spot on the Forbes list of top earning models

She narrowly missed out on making the Forbes list, but 27-year-old model Martha still takes home a tidy sum thanks to runway appearances and campaigns for brands like Michael Kors and London Fog.

Her profile was boosted by an appearance in Taylor Swift's star-packed Bad Blood video, but it's her role as an elite Victoria's Secret Angel that sets her apart from the model pack.

Bella Hadid, 20: $3million

Gigi's baby sister is following in her footsteps... down the Victoria's Secret runway and all the way to the bank

The younger Hadid sister is following in Gigi's footsteps - down the Victoria's Secret runway and all the way to the bank.

She might not have hit Gigi's earning potential yet, but a $3million fortune at 20 is not to be sniffed at.

Elsa Hosk, 28: $1.5million

Swedish model Elsa Hosk has earned a not insignificant $1.5million through modelling

Swedish model Elsa Hosk is yet another Victoria's Secret Angel whose membership of the elite squad has helped to push her bank balance over the $1million-mark.

The 28-year-old model is believed to be worth some $1.5million.

Sara Sampaio, 25: $1.2million

Glamazon Sara Sampaio is yet another Victoria's Secret Angel earning six figure sums

Stunning Sara Sampaio, seen above on the runway in Paris, is a relative newcomer to the Angel family, but her earnings have already reached $1.2million.

The Portuguese star was named Sports Illustrated's Rookie of the Year, further boosting her profile - and her ability to rake in the cash.