Entrepreneur, Software Developer
As of 2025, Aaron Peckham has an estimated net worth of $10 million (approx. ₹83 crore). He earned this through his digital media venture Urban Dictionary, which he founded in 1999 while in college. The site earns from advertising, licensing, and merchandise sales. Though he does not take a fixed salary, his revenue is based on site traffic and partnerships. He owns a Tesla Model S and a Subaru Forester, along with a private residence in California. Aaron is known for being one of the early internet entrepreneurs to shape online slang and crowd-sourced definitions. His platform is referenced in legal, cultural, and academic contexts.
Started Urban Dictionary as a college project.
Refused multiple acquisition offers to keep the platform independent.
Urban Dictionary is cited in legal cases and academic papers.