Kendall Jenner tops the list of Forbes highest paid models

Kendall Jenner, 23, raked in $US22.5 million in the 12 months up to June 2018 according to the business publication.

Forbes credited Jenner’s huge payday to her contracts with Estee Lauder, Adidas and Calvin Klein.

She out-earned her closest rival Karlie Kloss, who is No. 2 with $US13.5 million. Chrissy Teigen and Rosie Huntington-Whitely tied in third place with a $US11.5 million pay cheque each, Forbes reports.

Cara Delevingne and catwalk veteran, Gisele Bundchen rounded out the top 5 with $US10 million each. Gigi Hadid was No. 5 with $US9.5 million and her sister, Bella Hadid, came in at No. 6 with $US8.5 million .

See full list below.

1. Kendall Jenner – $22.5 million

2. Karlie Kloss – $13 million

3. Chrissy Teigen – $11.5 million

3. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – $11.5 million

5. Cara Delevingne – $10 million

5. Gisele Bündchen – $10 million

7. Gigi Hadid – $9.5 million

8. Bella Hadid – $8.5 million

8. Joan Smalls – $8.5 million

10. Doutzen Kroes – $8 million