The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) consists of twelve teams in 2024, featuring some of the most remarkable female athletes in the world. And the reported earnings of the 20 highest paid WNBA players clearly reflect these athletes’ dedication to their sport.

But are they fairly compensated, compared to their NBA counterparts? In this article, we answer this question by investigating the 2024 salaries of the 20 highest paid WNBA players.

Let’s take a closer look at the figures to find out just how much the top WNBA players made this past season.

20 Highest Paid WNBA Players in 2023–24

Looking at the 20 highest paid WNBA players in the 2023–24 season, we see over a third are paid $220k per year or more. It’s a far cry from their NBA counterparts, many of whom made upwards of $50 million a year.

In fact, NBA players’ salaries are over 90 times higher than those of WNBA players. The following chart should put the difference in perspective.

Still, six figures a year is nothing to scoff at! Even more interestingly, 1 in 5 of the 20 highest paid WNBA players represented the US at the Olympics. Let’s see who these women are and how much they make, as per the most recent figures published on NBC.

20. Ariel Atkins ($200,000/year)

Washington Mystics shooting guard Ariel Atkins kickstarts our list as the 20th highest paid WNBA player for the season. She currently has six years of WNBA experience under her belt, and her reported salary for the 2024 season is $200,000.

The 27-year-old athlete graduated from the University of Texas and was drafted by the Mystics in 2018 as the 7th pick. A year later, her new team won their first WNBA championship. Atkins renewed her contract with the Mystics in 2023.

In 2018 and 2023, she scored 45.9% points from 2 point field goals. She also had a median of 37.5% 3 point field goal attempts throughout 2018–2024.

It’s clear Ariel Atkins started off strong in the WNBA, and her player stats show further progress on the field. Last season, Ariel Atkins managed 6 steals in a game, the second most of all WNBA players for the year.

19. Kelsey Plum ($200,000/year)

Kelsey Plum comes in next with a reported salary of $200k/year for the 2024 season. She’s also one of the most prolific players on the list, being the second-highest all-time leading point scorer in women’s NCAA college basketball.

The 29-year-old University of Washington graduate previously played for the Turkish Women’s Basketball League KBSL. She later joined the San Antonio Stars in the 2017 WNBA draft as point guard. She was also the first pick for the draft.

The team has since moved and changed its name to Las Vegas Aces, and Plum has been with them since. In 2022, Plum extended her contract with the Las Vegas Aces for another two years.

She currently ranks #5 in the WNBA for the most three pointers made – 37 last season. Since joining the LVA in 2017, she went from 34.6% field goals, to 47.5% in 2023 – a good FG% for a guard. And in 2024, she reached 49.3% in 3 point field goals.

Clearly, Kelsey Plum is an amazing player and a valuable asset to her team. With 6 years of WNBA experience already behind her, we can only expect for her salary to increase in the upcoming years.

18. DeWanna Bonner ($200,000/year)

The 36-year-old star of the Connecticut Sun comes next on our list with a reported yearly salary on par with Ariel Atkins’s and Kelsey Plum’s.

She has been playing for the Sun as shooting guard and small forward since 2020, after joining the team as a trade player. However, Bonner’s sports career extends a lot further than that, as she has an impressive 14 years of experience in WNBA.

Prior to joining the Sun, she played college basketball for Auburn University and was drafted in 2009 by the Phoenix Mercury team as the fifth pick. She played with Phoenix Mercury for ten years and, during this time, Bonner helped Mercury win two WNBA championships, in 2009 and 2014.

Bonner also played for some international clubs, like the Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia), and the Shandong Six Stars (China), and she’s also been playing for the Turkish team Çukurova Basketbol since 2021.

Last season, she had a record of 6 steals in a game, like Ariel Atkins, and had a 44% field goals score.

17. A’ja Wilson ($200,000/year)

The 27-year-old power forward A’ja Wilson is yet another Las Vegas Aces player featured among last season’s top earners.

She was drafted by them in 2018 as the 1st pick, after previously playing for the University of South Carolina. She first made herself noticed while playing in college, after she took the Gamecocks to their first NCAA championship in 2017.

Several years later, Wilson helped her new team enter the 2022 WNBA championship; she extended her contract with the Aces in 2023 following this remarkable success, and is currently earning a salary of $200,000/year.

In addition to playing for the Aces, Wilson competes internationally, having earned an Olympic gold medal in the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020.

And Wilson’s performance has been at an all-time high these past few years, with her even maintaining a 56.6% effective goal percentage in 2023. In 2024, she was #1 for the most points scored per game, with a record of 28 PTS for the season.

16. Nneka Ogwumike ($204,500/year)

Power forward Nneka Ogwumike marks the first Seattle Storm player on our list. The 33-year-old joined the Seattle team in February 2024 for one year. But she initially entered the WNBA after being drafted as the first pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2012.

After playing college basketball at Stanford University, Ogwumike remained with the Los Angeles Sparks for almost 12 years. Ogwumike also played for international teams, including Dynamo Kursk Russia.

It’s easy to see why she was a first pick. She’s had great form throughout her 12 years of experience in the WNBA, even having a 68.7% effective field goal percentage when playing for the LAS in 2016.

Since joining the SEA in 2024, her EFG% sits at 59.1% and she ranked #3 in the WNBA for the highest field goal percentage (56.8% for the season). Her new contract with the Seattle Storm brought her $204,500/year for the 2024 season.

15. Breanna Stewart ($205,000/year)

Breaking into the top 15, we have the 29-year-old Breanna Stewart who plays as a power forward for the New York Liberty and Fenerbahçe S.K. Her 2024 salary is $205,000, according to the NBC.

Her basketball career started in college, when Stewart led the University of Connecticut basketball team to four national championships. She later started in the WNBA playing for the Seattle Storm, after being picked as the first choice in the 2016 WNBA draft.

Throughout 2018–2022, Stewart also played for two Russian teams – Dynamo Kursk and UMMC Ekaterinburg. In 2023, she left the SEA to join the New York Liberty as a free agent, and in 2024 she renewed her contract with NYL for another year.

In 2024, she ranked #4 in the WNBA season leader charts for the most steals and fantasy points per game – 1.9 and 38.2, respectively.

Although she’s not among the top scorers this season, Breanna Stewart has an average true shooting percentage of 58% based on her player stats throughout 2016–2024.

14. Sabrina Ionescu ($205,030/year)

26-year-old point guard Sabrina Ionescu is the youngest athlete and the second New York Liberty player on our list. She currently has only 4 years of experience in the WNBA, but has already been a two-time WNBA All-Star in 2022 and 2023.

After a successful time playing college basketball for the University of Oregon, where she was the NCAA all-time leader in career triple-doubles, Ionescu was drafted by the New York team in 2020 as the 1st pick.

In the 2024 season, she ranked #5 among WNBA season leaders for managing 12 assists in a game. Ionescu was also named Women’s National Team in 2024, so she’ll be competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In the 2024 WNBA season, is earning $205,030/year.

13. Kelsey Mitchell ($206,000/year)

28-year-old Kelsey Mitchell started her basketball career playing for the Ohio State University Team, the Buckeyes, from which she graduated in 2018. Before joining her current team, she also played for the Egyptian Al Ahly basketball club.

During her early days, she was one of the NCAA all-time top scorers (a record recently surpassed by Caitlin Clark), which made her eligible to enter the WNBA.

After graduating in 2018, she joined the Indiana Fever as a second pick in the draft. Six years later, she still plays as a point guard for the team. Her current salary at the club is $206,000/year, just ahead of Sabrina Ionescu.

12. Kayla McBride ($206,500/year)

Kayla McBride is currently the shooting guard for the Minnesota Lynx and Fenerbahçe S.K. When in college, she led the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame to three NCAA championship appearances in the 2010–2011, 2011–2012, and 2013–2014 seasons.

Although currently signed with the Minnesota Lynx and Fenerbahçe, McBride also played for other international clubs in the past, including Uniqa Sopron, Nadezhda Orenburg, and UMMC Ekaterinburg.

In 2014, she was drafted by the San Antonio Stars (now the Las Vegas Aces), for which she played until 2021. The Minnesota Lynx signed McBride in 2021 as a free agent. She’s still with the club in 2024, and she’s reportedly making $206,500 a year.

After 10 years in the WNBA, the 31-year-old athlete is still on top of her game, featuring four times on the WNBA season leaders charts. Last season, McBride ranked:

11. Marina Mabrey ($206,667/year)

The only Chicago Sky player on our list is the 27-year-old shooting guard Marina Mabrey. Like Kayla McBride, she’s also an alumni of the University of Notre Dame.

She’s also among the newer WNBA players on our list, having 5 years of experience as of this season. In addition to her current WNBA career, Mabrey played internationally for TTT Riga (Latvia), Bnot Hertzeliya (Israel), and Perth Lynx (Australia).

In the US, she was drafted in 2019 by the Los Angeles Sparks, but was subsequently traded to the Dallas Wings, and then to the Chicago Sky in 2023. This season, she’s currently the team’s leader for the number of points and assists. Her salary in 2024 is $206,667/year.

10. Alyssa Thomas ($209,000/year)

Alyssa Thomas opens up our top ten highest-paid WNBA players thanks to her reported salary of $209,000/year. The 32-year-old athlete plays as a power forward for the Connecticut Sun, and she’s been with the team for ten years since her WNBA draft.

During her college years, Thomas played for the University of Maryland team, the Terrapins. Thomas also played internationally for Korean and Czech clubs, including South Korea’s Bucheon Hana 1Q.

She was drafted in 2014 by the New York Liberty, but was then traded to the Connecticut Sun. In 2018, Thomas renewed her contract with the Sun in a multi-year deal.

She had a strong form this past season, taking both first and second places for the most assists per game, and second place for the most rebounds in a game in WNBA rankings.

9. Skylar Diggins-Smith ($211,340/year)

Skylar Diggins-Smith makes the third former player for the Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish featuring on our list.

The 33-year-old athlete was drafted in 2013 by the Tulsa Shock (later renamed ‘Dallas Wings’) as a third pick. She played for them until 2020, when she was acquired by the Phoenix Mercury.

In February of 2024, Diggings-Smith signed a two-year contract with the Seattle Storm to play point guard. She also had an average of 5.9 assists per game this season, which puts her at #5 in the WNBA rankings for this category.

According to her player stats, she had a very good assist percentage of 31.9%, this season, one of her highest to date. This season marks her 9th year in the WNBA, and her mounting experience has her reportedly earning $211,340/year.

8. Brionna Jones ($212,000/year)

28-year-old power forward Brionna Jones is another Connecticut Sun star to make our list. She played for the University of Maryland Terrapins before being drafted in the WNBA in 2017 by the Sun. She also plays for the Czech USK Prague club.

And Jones does more than just play on the field. In 2023, she also joined the coaching staff of her alma mater at Maryland, where she’s already making big strides supporting women’s basketball. According to Maryland head coach Brenda Frese:

The Sun re-signed her in February 2024 and she started the year strong with a 57.1% field goal percentage. But she’s recently been injured and will reportedly miss the rest of the 2024 season. Her salary in 2024 is $212,000/year.

7. Erica Wheeler ($222,150/year)

32-year-old point guard and shooting guard Erica Wheeler is the second Indiana Fever player to make the top best paid WNBA players ranking.

Unlike many other players on the list, Wheeler wasn’t selected for the WNBA draft upon graduating from college. But she did earn a try-out for the Atlanta Dream in 2015, and has over 8 years of WNBA experience under her belt.

Wheeler then moved to the New York Liberty and then to the Indiana Fever in 2016. Wheeler also played internationally for Turkish and Spanish clubs, including Perfumerias Avenida (2016–2017).

In 2017, she became the first-ever non-drafted WNBA player to earn the All-Star Game MVP title. In the 2024 WNBA season, she’ll be earning $222,150/year.

6. Natasha Howard ($224,680/year)

Natasha Howard plays as a power forward for the Dallas Wings. The 32-year-old athlete started her basketball career in college, when she played for Florida State University.

She entered the WNBA in 2014, after being drafted by the Indiana Fever. Since then, she has played for multiple teams throughout her 10 years in the WNBA. In 2016, she was traded to the Minnesota Lynx, and then to the Seattle Storm in 2018.

Later, she was acquired by the New York Liberty in 2021 and finally, by the Dallas Wings in January of 2023. Howard also plays for the Turkish Fenerbahçe S.K., with Kayla McBride.

This season at the SEA, she scored 14 points in the paint per game, ranking #2 in this WNBA category after A’ja Wilson. She was also #1 for scoring the most fast break points per game, beating Kelsey Mitchell by three spots.

Howard’s salary at the Seattle Storm is $224,680/year for the 2024 season.

Breaking Into the Top 5

We’re now breaking into the top 5 highest paid WNBA players, though surprisingly, the wage difference between #20 and #1 on this list is not that high.

The #1 best paid WNBA player makes roughly 26% more than Ariel Atkins and Kelsey Plum at #20 and #19, respectively. In comparison, according to NBA salary figures from the ESPN, the #1 best paid star earns roughly 37% more than #20 on the NBA list.

And it seems even the top 5 highest WNBA salaries are still a very long way behind their NBA counterparts.

We’ve already seen the same trend for other sports, such as football, and we once again see that the economic factors, such as the number of people attending NBA and WNBA games, come into play here.

Despite the huge discrepancy, however, the following five female athletes are still undeniably amazing basketball stars and powerful role models. Let’s find out more about them!

5. Diana Taurasi ($234,940/year)

Opening up the top five is the oldest WNBA athlete on our list, 41-year-old Diana Taurasi.

She is the point guard and shooting guard for the Phoenix Mercury, for which she’s been playing since 2004. Before that, she led her college team of the University of Connecticut to three consecutive NCAA championships throughout 2002–2004.

Widely believed to be WNBA’s greatest player ever, Taurasi has collected a number of accolades over her two-decade-long career. These include three WNBA championship wins (in 2007, 2009, and 2014), and five Olympic gold medals – most recent one being in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

As of 2023, she’s also the #1 all-time WNBA scorer, a feat she achieved throughout her long and illustrious basketball career. Besides the WNBA, Taurasi played for several Russian and Turkish teams throughout the years, including Dynamo Moscow and Galatasaray.

She reportedly earns $234,940/year in the 2024 season.

4. Arike Ogunbowale ($241,980/year)

Arike Ogunbowale comes two spots ahead of her Dallas Wings teammate, Natasha Howard, but she’s also been with the team a lot longer. The 27-year-old point guard was drafted by the Wings in 2019 as a fifth pick, and has been playing for them ever since.

In college, she played for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, like a number of other athletes on our list. Ogunbowale also played internationally in Russia and Turkey for Dynamo Kursk and OGM Ormanspor.

Her performance in the 2024 season at DAL is particularly outstanding, as Arike Ogunbowale reached a free throw percentage of 92.3%, her highest to date.

As you can expect, she’s been one of the most efficient scorers this season, even scoring 40 points in a single game, the most in the WNBA. She also ranks #3 in the WNBA for the most total points, with a record of 299 PTS for the season.

Her 2024 salary is $241,980/year.

3. Kahleah Copper ($245,060/year)

This 29-year-old athlete plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the Phoenix Mercury. She is also Diana Taurasi’s teammate, although she only joined the PHO in 2024.

After graduating from Rutgers, Copper was drafted in 2016 by the Washington Mystics and traded to the Chicago Sky after one season. She’s been with CHI until 2024, and she recently joined the Phoenix Mercury.

Like many other players on the list, Copper played internationally; she was with the Spanish team Perfumerias Avenida for one year (2021–2022). She’s also part of the US qualifying team for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics.

Though she’s only been playing for PHO for a short while, she’s already had a few impressive accomplishments for the season. She had an amazing 32.7% usage percentage, and scored 336 total points, the most in the WNBA.

She’s also just one spot behind Arike Ogunbowale for the most points scored in a game, with a record of 38 PTS. Her 2024 season salary is $245,060/year.

2. Jewell Lloyd ($245,500/year)

Jewell Lloyd, the 30-year-old Seattle Storm point guard and shooting guard, is yet another Fighting Irish alumnus on our list.

In her final season at the University of Notre Dame, Lloyd helped the Fighting Irish advance to the 2015 NCAA championship, a feat for which she was named espnW National Player of the Year.

Since then, she also played internationally for Turkish, Korean, Chinese, and Spanish clubs, most notably Galatasaray, Busan BNK, and Perfumerías Avenida. She was drafted by the Seattle Storm in 2015 as the first pick, and she’s been with the team ever since.

In the 2024 season, she scored an average of 19.8 points per game, and had an usage percentage of 28.4%. She also ranks fifth in the WNBA for most total points scored (277 PTS), being 22 points behind Arike Ogunbowale.

Still going strong into her 10th year with the SEA, Lloyd will be making $245,500/year.

1. Jackie Young ($252,450/year)

Jackie Young is the best paid WNBA athlete this season. She currently earns $252,450/year, just slightly above the median $230k/year across the top 10 WNBA salaries.

This Las Vegas Aces superstar might be only 26 but she’s already got several impressive accolades under her belt, so her being first in our ranking is no surprise.

This LVA shooting guard was drafted in 2019 as the first pick, so this season marks her 5th year in the WNBA. Prior to that, she played at the University of Notre Dame, leading the Fighting Irish to an NCAA championship in 2018.

She also played internationally for clubs in Turkey, Israel, and Australia, most notably the Perth Lynx, and is one of the few athletes listed who has won an Olympic gold medal (2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo).

This season, she placed fifth in the WNBA guards ranking, just one spot behind her teammate Kelsey Plum. Young’s salary for 2024 is $252,450/year.

What is the Highest Paying WNBA Team?

According to Spotrac, in 2024, the Connecticut Sun currently has the highest total cap for its players’ salaries. Home team to Dewanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas and Brionna Jones, The Sun’s cap is at $1,443,840.

The Connecticut team is closely followed by the Los Angeles Sparks, the former team of Nneka Ogwumike, which boasts a cap of $1,427,870.

How Much Can a WNBA Rookie Be Expected to Make?

In short, the salary of a WNBA rookie depends on their draft position. Typically, the highest salaries go to the first four picks, and the remuneration goes down from there. In 2024, the first year base salary has the top four rookie picks making $76,540/year.

The above figure is the starting salary of the 2024 WNBA first draft pick Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, who’s widely regarded as one of the greatest NCAA players of all time. She’ll be earning $338,000 over the next four years under her rookie contract.

How Much Does Brittney Griner Make?

Although a phenomenal player with incredible achievements, such as two Olympic gold medals, Griner’s 2024 salary is a modest $150,000, as reported by the NBC. She’s also been off the field for a while, and recently returned to the WNBA after a short absence.

The PHO center has had a tough few months, after being arrested by the Russian authorities in 2022 on drug-related charges. She was released in May 2023, being able to return to the WNBA for last year’s season.

Who’s the Lowest Paid Player in the WNBA?

The rookies that get picked 25th-36th are some of the lowest-paid WNBA athletes. Their 2024 salary is $64,150/year, considerably lower compared to the first four picks.

Several rookies earn this salary, however, and it’s not possible to say whether any of them make less than that. Some of these rookies are Nastja Claessens and Txell Aalarcon of the Washington Mystics.

Concluding Thoughts

As you can see from these figures, there’s still a lot of work to be done to bridge the gender pay gap between the NBA and the WNBA players. We look forward to seeing both franchises address this issue in the future, and we hope that in our 2025 article about the highest-paid WNBA players, the differences won’t be as stark.

This article showcased the salaries of the most prolific WNBA athletes in the 2024 season. We were particularly impressed by the caliber of players from the University of Notre Dame – talk about the luck of the Irish!

We also couldn’t help but mention the outstanding stars Brittney Griner, who’s gone through a lot to get back to her favorite sport, and the breakout star Caitlin Clark, who set a new record as an all-time NCAA top scorer. We look forward to seeing them flourish!

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The glitzy glamor of runway and fashion photoshoots is arguably just window dressing for these highest paid models of all time. After all, they have been dazzling the world and representing some of the biggest brands for years on end. 

Whether they’re still active on the scene or retired, these icons are powerhouse brands, commanding staggering fees for their appearances and endorsements.

Our list of the highest-paid fashion models of all time encompasses the timeless elegance of catwalk beauty, as well as emerging social media stars. What we’ve noticed among the highest paid models is that many of them are influential trend-setters on their own, and perhaps even cultural icons.

Let’s learn more about them! 

Who Are The 10 Highest Paid Models of All Time?

Modeling is a highly competitive career, and so are the salaries. Nearly a third of these best paid fashion stars have a net worth of $40 million or higher!

Even beyond the top 5 highest paid fashion icons above, the majority of the models on our list earned over $20 million.

Surprisingly, it’s not high fashion that pays the most. In fact, all the models on this list are perhaps best known for their Victoria’s Secret gigs.

Let’s see how much these models made as VS Angels, and what other fashion shows they’ve been in.

10. Liu Wen ($18 million)

Opening up our ranking is 36-year-old Chinese model Liu Wen. Many regard her as China’s first supermodel.

And indeed, Liu had many ‘firsts’ beside that – she was the first Chinese Victoria Secret Model, the first East Asian Estee Lauder spokesperson, and the first Asian person to appear on the cover of the French Vogue in 2024. 

In 2014, Liu was the first person to ever pose with an Apple Watch. In addition to Apple, she worked with many other brands, including Calvin Klein, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, and Chanel Beauty, for which she is the global ambassador. 

She is still highly active on the catwalk, having closed Prada’s 2023 fall show in February last year. As one of the highest paid models in the world, Liu’s income amounts to $18 million per year, as of 2023/2024.

9. Joan Smalls ($19 million)

This 35-year-old model and TV personality’s rise to prominence began in 2010 when she was chosen for Givenchy’s Haute Couture show. The Puerto Rican icon has modeled for the French brand ever since, as well as for other couture and ready-to-wear labels.

Her resume includes Gucci, Prada, Tom Ford, YSL, and Versace. She also worked with many high-end eyewear brands and was the first Latina face of Estee Lauder.

In addition to modeling, Smalls works as the World’s First Global Fashion Innovator for the W Hotels, and was a co-host on several TV shows, including MTV’s fashion series House of Style, and the ninth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

She also works with Project Sunshine, a non-profit organization that supports children suffering from medical challenges.

Smalls earned approximately $19 million in 2023, according to L’Officie and Paywizard.

8. Bella Hadid ($19 million)

Bella Hadid started her career with Flynn Skye when she was sixteen and has since appeared at many major fashion events like the New York Fashion Week, Tom Ford’s Fall/Winter 2015 show, Metiers d’Art in Rome, and Samsung’s tech and fashion Look Book.

In 2022, she won the Model of the Year Award from the British Fashion Council. The 27-year-old model has worked with many prominent fashion and lifestyle brands, including Givenchy, Mugler, Jil Sander, and Chanel. 

As of 2023, she’s earning approximately $19 million per year as a model. 

7. Gigi Hadid ($29 million)

Like her younger sister Bella, Gigi Hadid is unsurprisingly among the highest-paid supermodels in the world. The 29-year-old star started modeling much earlier, though.

Her first campaign was for Baby Guess, when she was just two years old. As an adult, she had three Guess campaigns, since returning to modeling in 2011 after finishing school.

Like Bella, Gigi appeared in the New York Fashion Week and won the Model of the Year Award from the British Fashion Council six years before her sister.

Gigi Hadid has worked with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Max Mara, Valentino, and Reebok. She was also on several TV shows like MasterChef and Next in Fashion. 

Hadid makes $29 million per year as of 2023, as per information by L’Officiel and WageIndicator.

6. Adriana Lima ($30 million)

42-year-old Adriana Lima began her career at the age of 15 by winning Ford Models’ “Supermodel of Brazil” competition. Since then, she’s become one of the most successful catwalk models of all time, and the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel, as of 2017.

Lima was the face of several brands’ campaigns throughout her career, including Telecom Italia, Mavi Jeans, Donna Karan, and Miu Miu. It’s therefore no surprise she’s also among the most recognized names among fashion enthusiasts even after decades of modeling.

This Brazilian supermodel remains one of the highest-paid models of all time, but also has one of the highest net worths among supermodels, amounting to $95 million.

Lima walked for Victoria’s Secret 18 times, and her final walk was in 2018. She was also the Global Fan Ambassador for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. She still participates in occasional modeling campaigns and is paid $30 million as a model as of 2023/2024. 

5. Cara Delevingne ($31 million) 

Cara Delevingne is the most recognized UK fashion icon to date, so it’s no surprise she’s also among the highest paid models. As of 2019, she was the most followed UK fashion influencer on Instagram, even surpassing Victoria Beckham by a long margin.

The 31-year-old British model does more than just fashion; she’s also started her acting career and stars in Only Murders in the Building and Cabaret.

Like Gigi Hadid, she started modeling very young, at the age of ten, with a first gig for Vogue Italia. She debuted at the 2011 London Fashion Week for Burberry and continued modeling until a hiatus in 2016, when she decided to move onto acting.

Like the Hadids, she won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards twice. Delevingne worked with a number of brands during her modeling days, including Rimmel, Tag Heuer, Burberry, and Chanel. 

As of March 2024, you can spot Delevingne at the London West End where she’s starring in Cabaret. She still models occasionally and is making $31 million per year.

4. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley ($32 million) 

Another English model on our list is the 37-year-old Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The Victoria’s Secret Angel and the star of Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) began her career at 16 with a commercial for Levi’s Jeans.

A year later, she debuted on the catwalk in New York and joined Victoria’s Secret in 2006. Since then, she’s been on the covers of numerous magazines including Harper’s Bazaar. Huntington-Whiteley has also been a model for Miss Sixty, Prada, and Giles Deacon. 

She’s engaged to the eighth highest-paid actor of 2023, Jason Statham. As a model, Huntington-Whiteley is making $32 million per year, as of 2023.

3. Chrissy Teigen ($39 million)

The 38-year-old model debuted in 2010 in Sports Illustrated and has since enjoyed a career as a swimsuit model and designer. In 2014, she featured on the magazine’s 50th-anniversary cover alongside Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge.

So far, Teigen modeled for brands like TRESemme, UGG, and XOXO. Beyond modeling, she’s also made TV appearances on multiple shows starting in 2007, and even authored several cookbooks.

She was a judge on America’s Next Top Model in 2015, and co-hosted FABLife throughout 2015–2016. She also broke into voice acting in 2018, being the voice for multiple characters like Crystal (Hotel Transylvania 3) and Lucy Suwan (Mulligan).

And in 2016, Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, ‘Cravings,’ became an instant hit and the #1 best seller on USA Today. We can safely say Chrissy Teigen is a triple threat.

As a model, she makes approximately $39 million per year in 2023/2024.

2. Gisele Bündchen ($40 million)

Gisele Bündchen is the second Brazilian superstar on our list, as well as the second best paid model to date. The 43-year-old style icon was discovered in Brazil and made her catwalk debut in the New York Fashion Week in 1996.

Despite not having the smoothest start in fashion, Bündchen had a longstanding modeling career and retired from the runway in 2015 after 20 successful years as a supermodel. 

Before she said goodbye to the runway, Gisele Bündchen built up a resume of over 2,000 magazine covers, 800 shows, and 500 campaigns. She’s also a published author and designer, and has several acting credits to her name.

Given her many accomplishments, it’s no surprise Gisele Bündchen is one of the richest models in the world, with a net worth of $400 million. As a model, she earned $40 million per year.

1. Kendall Jenner ($45 million)

 Of the world’s highest paid models of all time, Kendal Jenner made the top of the list last year. Though she was first known as simply one of the Kardashians, Kendall has actually been modeling since she was 13 with her first gig for Forever 21.

By the time she started her modeling career, she’d already made several TV appearances in Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Her ties to the Kardashians also have her labeled as one of the biggest ‘nepo babies’ in fashion alongside her sister Kylie.

Kendall’s catwalk debut was during the 2013 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, for Sherri Hill. Since then, Jenner has worked with numerous brands including Marc Jacobs, Chanel, W Korea, and La Perla, to name a few.

She’s currently one of the most-followed Instagram influencers and makes $45 million a year as a model, as of 2023. Surprisingly, despite being the highest earning model, she doesn’t have the highest net worth among supermodels. That title belongs to Kathy Ireland.

How Much Does Kendall Jenner Make?

Although Kendall Jenner’s wealth pales in comparison to that of her sister, billionaire Kylie Jenner, the fashion icon amassed a sizable fortune of $45 million through her modeling endeavors.

Celebrity Net Worth even reports that she’s worth more than that in 2024, placing her wealth at $60 million. Moreover, we previously reported that she charges $1.29 million per Instagram post, so she seems to have multiple streams of income contributing to her growing fortune.

How Much Did Gisele Bündchen Make as a Model?

Gisele Bundchen’s net worth amounts to $400 million, making her one of the richest models of all time. Before her retirement from catwalk in 2015, she was making $40 million as a model.

Who’s The Most Successful Male Model of All Time?

Although the biggest standouts in modeling are women, plenty of male models made a name for themselves. Among them, David Gandy is the highest paid male model and one of the best known fashion icons right now, even featuring in the BoF 500.

According to online pop culture magazine The Richest, David Gandy has a net worth of $15 million as of 2023, which makes him the wealthiest male model in the world.

Throughout his 15 years in the industry, he walked the runway for many renowned designers, including Hugo Boss and Carolina Herrera. His good looks and impressive physique have truly changed the industry as a whole, even influencing male body trends in fashion down the line.

The lead D&G model started his career in 21 after winning a modeling contest, and has enjoyed years of success with the brand since. Due to his muscular build, many menswear companies had to change their approach during the time when being thin was ‘in.’ 

Runway Conclusions

These stunning and stylish women have been the face of the fashion industry for many years. Although some of them are now retired, they’re still seriously powerful brands and influencers in their respective spheres. 

We hope you found this guide to the highest-earning models of all time useful, and we look forward to seeing the new generation of models hit the runway. Who do you think will be the most successful in the future?

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The Hallyu wave has been going on for decades now. But the continuous international expansion of Netflix has pushed K-content to a new high, particularly since the pandemic boom in streaming services.

According to Netflix’s co-CEO, over 60% of Netflix users have watched at least one Korean title on the streaming platform. K-content viewership has increased sixfold since 2019, and the majority of Netflix K-series views come from outside of South Korea.

Right now, the most-watched Netflix show of all time is a Korean title. However, many other Korean releases have amassed impressive views and ratings. Let’s see some of the most-watched Korean Netflix series to date, and which one tops the list right now.

Top 10 Most Popular Korean Netflix Series In 2024

This list features the most-watched Korean Netflix series and the best-ranked K-titles you’ll find on the platform. Whether you’re into thrillers, romance, or historical dramas, you’ll surely find a binge-worthy show on this list.

Rankings 10–6

10. Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Rating: 8.6/10
Genre: Legal drama, Romance, Comedy

The series follows the story of Woo Young-woo, a rookie female attorney with Asperger’s Syndrome. She quickly earns the recognition of clients and other professionals in her field thanks to her competence, extreme intelligence, and impressive photographic memory.

However, her neurodivergent mannerisms and blunt communication style often catch others off-guard, leading to awkward, albeit humorous situations.

Released in 2022, Extraordinary Attorney Woo currently has 27k IMDb ratings, ranking #233 in IMDb’s Top 250 TV Shows. During the year of its release, the show was the most-watched non-English Netflix series for over two weeks.

This drama has clearly been popular among fans and critics. In 2023, the show won an international Emmy Award nomination and won Best Drama at South Korea’s Baek Sang Art Awards.

9. Binsenjo

Rating: 8.4/10
Genre: Crime drama, Action, Dark Comedy

The series is named after the main character, Vincenzo Cassano – a Korean-Italian lawyer and consigliere for the mafia. After his attempted assassination by the mafia, Vincenzo flees to Korea to recover his secretly stashed assets worth millions of dollars.

But to get his money, he must confront the Babel Group, a corrupt pharmaceutical corporation that took over his property. Though he initially tries to get them to court, Vincenzo soon realizes he’ll need to fight fire with fire, putting his mafia training to good use.

Binsenjo (also known as Vincenzo) was released in 2021 and currently has 28k user ratings on IMDb. We’re not surprised about this show’s positive reception. When it was first released, the show was among the top 10 most-watched titles on Netflix.

Later that year, Binsenjo became the fourth most-watched Korean Netflix series. The show also won the 2021 Best Drama Series at the Asian Television Awards.

8. The Glory

Rating: 8.1/10
Genre: Drama, Psychological thriller, Mystery

The Glory shines a spotlight on the psychological trauma of bullying, drawing inspiration from real cases of school violence in South Korea. The series follows Moon Dong-eun, a former victim who suffered a life-altering attack at the hands of her school bullies.

For decades, she’s been plotting an elaborate strategy to get her revenge. Her plan begins with her job as a teacher at an elementary school, where the child of one of her former bullies studies.

The Glory was released in 2022 and currently has 29k IMDb user ratings. It was the most-watched Korean Netflix series in 2023, amassing over 620 million hours viewed.

The series also received extensive critical acclaim, earning Best Drama at the Baek Sang Art 2023 Awards, Outstanding Korean Drama at the 2023 Seoul International Drama Awards, and a 2024 nomination for Best Foreign Language Series at the Critics Choice Awards.

7. Sweet Home

Rating: 7.3/10
Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy

In Sweet Home, the action begins when Cha Hyun-su moves into a new home after his family’s tragic death. The grim apartment complex soon turns into a horrific deathtrap, where Hyun-su and his neighbors must fight against mysterious monsters trying to wipe out humanity.

It’s a race against the clock to figure out an escape as the complex residents die one by one. Eventually, Hyun-su comes down with the signs of the mysterious infection, turning people into monsters.

Sweet Home, a Netflix original, was released in 2020 and currently boasts 32k IMDb ratings. The show was the first major K-series on the platform. Soon after its release, it became the first Korean show to reach the Netflix top 10 in the US.

Approximately 22 million Netflix users streamed Sweet Home in the four weeks since its release. Netflix also reported that the title made the top 10 in nearly 40 countries. With the third season coming out in 2024, we think Sweet Home is in for a new viewership boost.

6. My Name

Rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

The central theme in My Name is revenge. The main character, Yoon Ji-woo, embarks on a meticulous journey to find the culprit responsible for her father’s death. Her search for the truth starts when she joins an organized drug crime ring.

Later, Yoon Ji-woo takes the role of a double agent by infiltrating the police force. There, she’s assigned to work in the drug investigation unit, where she encounters a plot-twisting revelation.

My Name was released on Netflix in 2021 and has amassed 32k IMDb ratings to date. The numbers don’t lie; this eight-episode series has captivated a global audience of crime and drama fans.

My Name has also received an overwhelmingly positive reception among critics. Three months after its official release, the pop culture magazine New Musical Express named the series the seventh-best Korean drama of 2021.

Rankings 5–1

5. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Rating: 8.6/10

Genre: Romantic comedy, Drama

The show paints an interesting dynamic between two love interests with opposing personalities. Moon Gang-tae, the selfless male protagonist, has been a long-time caregiver, taking jobs at the psychiatric units in every new town where he moves.

One day, he crosses paths with Ko Moon-young, a famous children’s book author with a known antisocial personality. Moon-young falls in love with Gang-tae, her romantic obsession being the catalyst to their shared emotional healing journey.

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay was released in 2020 and currently sits at 35k IMDb user ratings. In 2021, the title won two nominations, including Best Mini-Series at the International Emmy Awards and Best Drama at South Korea’s Baek Sang Art Awards.

In 2020, it was the most popular romance K-drama in Korea, but the show’s popularity overseas was equally remarkable.

The NYT named It’s Okay to Not Be Okay one of the best international shows of 2020. The show even made the news thanks to international viewers’ growing interest in the Korean fashion brands shown on screen.

4. Crash Landing on You

Rating: 8.7/10
Genre: Romantic comedy

The show explores the forbidden love story between Yoon Se-ri, a famous South Korean businesswoman and heiress, and Ri Jeong-hyeok, a North Korean military captain.

After a paragliding accident, Yoon Se-ri crash-lands in North Korea’s Demilitarized Zone to be discovered by Ri Jeong-hyeok. The captain decides to help her return home safely, though their developing romance and surrounding political intrigues only complicate their situation.

Crash Landing on You was released in 2019 and currently has 42k user ratings on IMDb. In 2020, the series won multiple awards and nominations, including Best Drama at the Asian Academy Creative Awards and the Excellence Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards.

The series was a huge hit on Netflix, especially in Asia. In Japan alone, it was among the top 10 most-watched Netflix titles for 69 consecutive weeks.

The show also made the must-watch top lists on Western media sites like Variety, Time, and Forbes. In 2023, Crash Landing on You was viewed over 120 million hours on Netflix.

3. Kingdom

Rating: 8.3/10
Genre: Historical drama, Horror, Thriller

The action is set in the early 17th century, painting an immersive picture of medieval Korean culture. When strange rumors about the King’s illness spread through the kingdom, the crown Prince, Lee Chang takes it upon himself to investigate the situation.

But soon, the country is overtaken by a deadly zombie epidemic. Lee Chang must fight to save the kingdom amidst the ongoing plague, corruption, and unrest of the political class.

Although it’s in the third spot on our list, Kingdom paved the way for other major Korean Netflix originals to come.

Kingdom was the first original Korean title on Netflix, and it’s still one of the most-watched Korean Netflix series to date, boasting 55k IMDb ratings. The New York Times listed it among the best international shows of 2020.

The same year, Kingdom won two Best Drama nominations at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Asia Contents Awards. Kim Eun Hee, the show’s screenwriter, even shared her surprise at the show’s impressive global success.

2. All of Us Are Dead

Rating: 7.5/10
Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller

All of Us Are Dead follows a group of high school students who must fight for survival amidst a sudden zombie outbreak. The series begins with Lee Jin-su, who’s left hospitalized after being attacked by a gang of bullies.

Lee Jin-su becomes patient zero, and his father later smuggles the zombie virus into the school to avenge his son. Kim Hyeon-ju, one of the bullies, is the first to contract the virus, but things soon escalate, with the virus eventually spreading into Hyosan City.

All of Us Are Dead is another Netflix original, which was first released in 2022. The series currently has 67k IMDb ratings and is the second-most-watched Korean Netflix series so far. One week after its release, the show made it to the Netflix US Top 10 most watched.

In 2024, it was the ninth most popular non-English show on Netflix. As of May 12th, the title had amassed over 55 million views and 679 million watch hours. With the second season coming out in 2025, All of Us Are Dead will likely remain among Netflix’s top 10 for a while.

1. Squid Game

Rating: 8.0/10
Genre: Action thriller, Dystopian horror, Drama

Seong Gi-hun, an indebted gambling addict, receives a proposal that could change his life. If he wins a series of children’s games, he’ll earn a huge cash reward that could erase all of his debt. Little did he know, he’d have to put his life on the line.

He must compete alongside hundreds of other players, and losing a challenge results in a player’s death. As the games progress, contestants must make harrowing choices to survive, which contributes to the show’s moral dilemmas and complex psychological twits.

We reached the top of the list with the 2021 Netflix original Squid Game. The show has a whopping 545k user ratings on IMDb and is the most-watched Korean Netflix series of all time.

Not only that, but Squid Game has amassed over 2.2 billion hours viewed as of 2024, more than any other English or non-English title on Netflix’s top 10. According to Deutsche Welle, the Korean title is the most-watched series on Netflix in the platform’s history.

The uber-popular series went on to win 43 awards and 85 nominations, including Best Foreign Language Series at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards and The Bingeworthy Show of 2021 at the USA People’s Choice Awards.

What’s the Most-Watched Korean Movie On Netflix?

Currently, My Name Is Loh Kiwan (2024) is the most popular Korean Netflix movie in 2024, having reached the top 10 in over 30 countries in March. It’s been particularly popular in Asia and Latin America.

Among older releases, Oldboy (2003) might be the most popular Korean title available on Netflix. The action thriller has over 637k user ratings on IMDb and despite being more than two decades old, it’s still rated #75 on IMDb’s top 250 movies list.

The most popular Korean movie of all time is Parasite (2019), though it is not currently available on Netflix. With 964k IMDb ratings and an 8.5/10 score, Parasite is one of the most popular and widely acclaimed Korean titles to date.

Parasite won 265 nominations and 309 titles, including a 2020 Oscar for Best International Feature Film at the US Academy Awards. The movie is currently #35 on IMDb’s Top 250 chart.

Who’s The Best Paid Korean Actor In 2024?

According to Lifestyle Asia, Kim Soo-hyun is the best-paid Korean actor right now.

His previous role in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay reportedly had him earning roughly $155,000 per episode. His performance in the series also earned him Best Actor at the 2021 Baek Sang Art Awards.

Now, his 2024 role in Queen of Tears reportedly pays him over $220,000 per episode, and Kim Soo-Hyun already won the Best Actor nomination at the 2024 Baek Sang Art Awards for his performance in the series.

With him also winning Most Popular Actor earlier this year, it seems Kim Soo-hyun’s career is at an all-time high. Beyond his acting roles, Kim Soo-hyun reportedly earns over $14 million a year from endorsements.

What Are The Most Anticipated Korean Netflix Series In 2024?

After the resounding success of Kingdom (2019) and Squid Game (2021), Netflix has been investing billions into Korean original productions.

Throughout 2021–2023, Netflix has been releasing increasingly more original Korean productions, reaching a peak of 34 titles in 2023. And in 2024, Netflix announced the release of over 20 dramas, movies, and unscripted series coming to the platform.

Here are some of the most anticipated Korean Netflix series to look out for this year:

All of Us Are Dead (Season 2)

Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller
Netflix synopsis: A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out — or turn into one of the rabid infected.

Sweet Home (Season 3)

Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy

Netflix synopsis: As humans turn into savage monsters and the world plunges into terror, a handful of survivors fight for their lives — and to hold on to their humanity.

Hellbound (Season 2)

Genre: Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Netflix synopsis: Unearthly beings deliver bloody condemnations, sending individuals to hell and giving rise to a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice.

The 8 Show (Season 1)

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Dark comedy
Netflix synopsis: Eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building participate in a tempting but dangerous show where they earn money as time passes.

Hierarchy (Season 1)

Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery
Netflix synopsis: The top 0.01% of students control law and order at Jooshin High School, but a secretive transfer student chips a crack in their indomitable world.

Squid Game (Season 2)

Genre: Action thriller, Dystopian horror, Drama
Netflix synopsis: Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.

Concluding Thoughts

Lately, Korean titles have been dominating the Netflix charts and gaining international acclaim. It’s pretty clear the Hallyu wave continues to captivate global audiences, and the rise of Korean dramas doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

With Netflix’s increasing investments in original Korean productions, the future looks promising for fans eagerly awaiting new releases and sequels for their favorite series.

Whether you’re an old-time K-drama stan or you just got started watching popular series like Squid Game or Hellbound, one thing’s for sure. These top-rated shows and upcoming releases won’t disappoint.

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Given how huge and lucrative college football games are, it’s no surprise that the architects behind the top teams command hefty salaries. The 10 highest-paid college football coaches are a testament to this financial reality.

These coaches have a number of roles to play, including top talent recruiters, coaching staff managers, players’ academic supporters, and even PR.

Successful football programs can significantly boost a school’s visibility, attract prospective students, and increase funding – which is why these coaches earn significant amounts. Moreover, their work can prepare the athletes for the moment when they get drafted into the NFL.

As we examine the 10 highest-paid NCAA football coaches, we’ll dissect their history and examine their key achievements for their teams and beyond. Let’s dive in.

Top 10 Highest Paid NCAA Football Coaches 2023-24

Spoiler alert – all these NCAA football coaches took home over $8 million in 2023. Let’s find out more about them.

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10. Josh Heupel

Earnings, 2023: $9 million

First up is the University of Tennessee NCAA football coach Josh Heupel. He moved to coach Tennessee in 2021 after three years of coaching the UCF Knights (University of Central Florida), where he compiled a 28-8 record.

Like many coaches, Heupel began his career as a college footballer. He was then drafted by the NFL but didn’t make the team due to an injury.

In 2023, Heupel extended his contract with the University of Tennessee, and he earned $9 million that year from his coaching activities.

9. Lane Kiffin

Earnings, 2023: $9 million

Number nine on our list is the Ole Miss Rebels NCAA football coach, Lane Kiffin. He joined the University of Mississippi in 2019 and was the first NCAA football coach to get his team 100% vaccinated against Covid-19.

Kiffin has been a football coach since 2005 when he started working with the USC Trojans. In 2007, he moved on to coach the Oakland Raiders for a year but returned to the Trojans in 2010, where he worked until 2013.

After brief stints with the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Florida Atlantic Owls, Kiffin finally became the head coach of the Mississippi college team.

Thanks to his years of experience, Kiffin received a substantial salary of $9 million as the Ole Miss Rebels head coach in 2023.

8. Matt Rhule

Earnings, 2023: $9 million

The former NFL coach turned NCAA football coach Matt Rhule comes eighth on our list. He started his career as the linebackers coach at Albright College in 2003. He subsequently moved to coach the Owls at Temple in 2006 for six years and then the New York Giants as an assistant coach in 2012.

That season, the Giants won their first Super Bowl. Rhule currently coaches the football team at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln – a position he took in 2022.

Rhule’s 2023 earnings are on par with Kiffin’s. In his role as head NCAA football coach in Nebraska, he took home $9 million.

7. Ryan Day

Earnings, 2023: $9.25 million

Number seven is Ohio State NCAA football coach Ryan Day. Like Matt Rhule, he was an offensive coordinator at Temple and then with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Day was initially hired at Ohio State in 2017 as the quarterback coach but was promoted to head coach in 2019. In the 2021 season, which was Day’s third season as head coach, the Buckeyes won the Rose Bowl, 48-45.

The Columbus-based coach made $9.25 million in salary in 2023, according to a report by Sportskeeda.

6. Brian Kelly

Earnings, 2023: $9.5 million

The LSU coach Brian Kelly has been coaching since 1987, when he joined GVSU as a graduate assistant. Since then, Kelly coached in four schools – Central Michigan (2004-2006), Cincinnati (2006-2009), Notre Dame (2010-2021), and Louisiana State University (2021-present day).

The LSU Tigers gave Kelly a 10-3 record at the end of the 2023 season after a 31-35 win against Wisconsin at the ReliaQuest Bowl.

By joining the LSU NCAA staff, Kelly gained a significant salary boost. In 2023, he reportedly earned $9.5 million.

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5. Mike Norvell

Earnings, 2023: $10 million

Our top five highest-paid NCAA football coaches are opened by Florida State coach Mike Norvell. After four successful college football years, he went into coaching and coached at Memphis (2015-2019), after which he joined Florida.

Under his leadership, Florida State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, and Norvell was named ACC Coach of the Year.

Norvell’s reported earnings in 2023 amount to $10 million. He’s the first coach on our list to earn over $9.5 million.

4. Lincoln Riley

Earnings, 2023: $10 million

Number four in our rating is the USC Trojans head coach, Lincoln Riley. He played quarterback in college but went into coaching rather than playing professionally. Riley began his coaching career at Texas Tech but then moved on to ECU and the University of Oklahoma, where he spent seven years.

It was there that he trained one of the richest NFL players to date – Kyler Murray. Interestingly enough, Riley also coached the fifth-richest NFL player, Jalen Hurts, in Oklahoma.

Riley started as head coach at the USC in 2021. Riley joined As of 2023, his earnings amounted to $10 million.

3. Kalen DeBoer

Earnings, 2023: $10 million

The bronze medal in our NCAA football coaches’ 2023 earnings competition goes to Kalen DeBoer. Like Lincoln Riley, he played football in college. His first position was as a high school football coach.

DeBoer subsequently joined Eastern Michigan University as offensive coordinator in 2014 and Fresno State in California in the 2020 season for the same position. In 2021, he was hired as the University of Washington head coach, where he was until January 2024, winning AP Coach of the Year. In January 2024, DeBoer joined the University of Alabama to coach The Crimson Tide.

Since he was coaching the Huskies in 2023, we’ll look at DeBoer’s salary with that team. Like Riley, Kalen DeBoer made $10 million in 2023.

2. Dabo Swinney

Earnings, 2023: $10.5 million

Unlike many coaches on our list, Dabo Swinney has been coaching a single team for most of his career. Although he started off in Alabama as a graduate assistant, in 2002, Swinney accepted the position of wide receivers coach at Clemson University in South Carolina.

Since then, he’s been promoted to head coach and is still serving the Clemson Tigers to this day. In the 2023 season, Swinney’s team took home the Gator Bowl trophy in a 38-35 match against Kentucky.

In 2023, DeBoer reportedly took home $10.5 million in salary – the first NCAA coach on our list to earn more than $10 million.

1. Kirby Smart

Earnings, 2023: $11.25 million

As of the end of 2023, the best-paid NCAA football coach in the US is the Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. Having joined them in 2015, after over eight years of coaching the Crimson Tide team in Alabama, Smart took them to the first spot in the 2023 AP Poll and helped them defeat Florida State in the 2023 Orange Bowl 63-3.

Given these impressive ratings and his nine-year successful tenure with the Bulldogs, it’s no surprise that Smart’s salary reflects his talent and experience. Since extending his contract in 2022 for another ten years, Smart has been taking home $11.25 million in salary.

What’s the Average NCAA Football Coach’s Salary?

Given the high salaries listed in these ratings, one would think that being an NCAA football coach means a lucrative career. And to an extent, that is indeed the case. For example, even the 32nd highest-paid NCAA football coach in the US, Deion Sanders, makes $5.9 million a year, which is over $490,000 per month.

However, we should keep in mind that the coaches we listed in this guide are the best of the best, and their salaries do not accurately reflect the market.

According to USA Today, the average NCAA coach’s salary in the Power Five conference schools is $6.2 million a year. Naturally, it’s a significant amount, but as with many professions, salaries are relative.

What’s the Highest-Paid NCAA Sport?

It appears that the highest-paid NCAA coach at the moment is Kirby Smart, with a salary of $11.5 million. The highest-paid NCAA coaches in other sports don’t make nearly as much, with the closest one being the University of Kansas’ NCAA basketball coach Bill Seif. He takes home $9.6 million.

Therefore, the highest-paid NCAA sport at the moment is American football.

Highest-Paid NCAA Coach of All Time

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It’s, therefore, no surprise that the highest-paid NCAA coaches of all time are football coaches. As we already mentioned, Kirby Smart earns $11.5 million.

However, before his retirement, the Crimson Tides head coach Nick Saban was making a very similar amount of $11.7 million, making the two coaches the highest-paid NCAA coaches of all time.

Concluding Thoughts

These ten NCAA football coaches are truly the creme de la creme of the college coaching market. Given their records and impressive careers, their earnings are not surprising.

Many of these coaches still have a very long career ahead of them. We look forward to seeing them flourish and set more records. We’re already excited for the 2024-2025 edition of the highest-paid college football coaches!

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It seems that just yesterday, we were all watching Super Bowl LVIII and cheering for the Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl win. However, behind the trophies and celebrations, we have another competitive rating. This one is less about getting the MVPs and scoring the touchdowns and more about the leadership and strategy and how well they’re compensated.

In this guide, we’ll examine compensation. We’ll examine the top 10 highest-paid NFL coaches of the 2023/2024 season, including their earnings and promotions.

Given the increasing prevalence of the media attention and focus on NFL coaches, it’s no surprise that their compensation is reflecting that. For that reason, we believe that it’s crucial to appreciate their impact on the overall American football market and the NFL franchise. Let’s dive in.

Top 10 Highest-Paid NFL Coaches in 2023-24

It goes without saying that behind every great American football team, there’s a great coach. Many of the ten coaches on this list represent what it means to be a great NFL mentor and are remunerated accordingly. Let’s learn more about them.

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10. Mike Vrabel

Earnings, 2023: $9.5 million

The first salary touchdown on our list is scored by the Cleveland Browns consultant Mike Vrabel. Although he’s currently working with the Ohio team as a coaching and personnel consultant (as of March 2024), Vrabel was previously the head coach for the Tennessee Titans for five years (2018-2023).

He was named AP Coach of the Year in the 2021-2022 season but was fired by the Titans in January 2024. Although Vrabel failed to get the Titans to the Super Bowl as the coach, he was on the winning team three times as the New England Patriots linebacker in 2002, 2004, and 2005.

Despite his exit from the Titans in early 2024, Vrabel earned a substantial sum of $9.5 million in 2023. He has a reported net worth of $12 million.

9. Josh McDaniels

Earnings, 2023: $10 million

In ninth place, we’ve got the New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. McDaniels has been in coaching since graduating college. He worked with the Patriots (2001-2008 and 2011-2021), the Denver Broncos (2009-2010), the St Louis Rams (2011), and the Las Vegas Raiders (2022-2023). He was fired by the Raiders in November 2023 and received very negative ratings by the NFLPA.

Despite these negative ratings, McDaniels brought the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins during the 14 non-consecutive seasons when he was the offensive coordinator. He’s reported to have made $10 million in 2023 and has an estimated net worth of $6 million.

8. Kyle Shanahan

Earnings, 2023: $10 million

Another coach on our list who went into coaching rather than playing American football is the San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan started his career as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004 and subsequently became a WR coach for the Houston Texans in 2006.

Following that, he went on to coach the Washington team in 2010 and then be the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in 2014, the Atlanta Falcons in 2015, and the head coach for the 49ers in 2017. Shanahan is contracted to be with them until 2027 after signing an extension to his contract in 2023.

Shanahan’s 2023 salary is on par with Josh McDaniels’ – he made $10 million that year. His net worth is believed to be $16 million.

7. John Harbaugh

Earnings, 2023: $12 million

Number seven on our list comes from a dynasty of American football coaches, which includes his father and twin brother. John Harbaugh began his coaching career as an assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles team coach in 1998 and, after several promotions, went on to become the Baltimore Ravens head coach in 2008. He’s with them to this day, having signed a contract extension in 2022 until 2025.

According to Statista, Harbaugh earned $12 million in 2023, and he currently has an estimated net worth of $40 million.

6. Andy Reid

Earnings, 2023: $12 million

The sixth coach in our ranking is currently in charge of the team that has won the last two Super Bowls. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid started as a college player but transitioned to coaching as the Green Bay Packers’ Assistant in 1992.

He went on to coach the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 to 2012 and then took the job with the Chiefs in 2013.

Reid’s income in 2023 was on par with Harbaugh’s, amounting to $12 million. He is reported to have a net worth of $35 million.

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5. Mike Tomlin

Earnings, 2023: $12.5 million

Kicking off our top five highest-earning NFL coaches is the youngest head coach to ever win the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin led his team to victory in Super Bowl XLIII, in addition to two final appearances.

Prior to joining the Pennsylvania franchise in 2007, Tomlin was the defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001-2005) and defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings (2006)

In 2023, Tomlin’s earnings were around $12.5 million. According to Sportskeeda, his net worth is approximately $16 million.

4. Sean McVay

Earnings, 2023: $14 million

The youngest NFL team coach today is number four on our list. The Los Angeles coach Sean McVay, who’s behind the “Sean McVay effect,” is only 38, and he became the head coach of the California team in 2017 when he was only 30.

Although McVay played football in college, he chose to pursue a coaching career, starting off as an assistant WR coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008 and then as WR/quality control coach for the Florida Tuskers.

What followed was an eight-year stint with the Washington team until 2017. In his tenure as the Rams coach, McVay led the team to two Super Bowls and one win.

McVay made a whopping $14 million in 2023. His estimated net worth is approximately $40 million.

3. Pete Carroll

Earnings, 2023: $15 million

One of the oldest coaches on the list is Pete Carroll, aged 72. Before stepping down from his coaching position in January, he served as the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks for fourteen seasons and led them to their only Super Bowl title (XLVIII).

Before joining the Seahawks franchise in 2010, Carroll was the head coach for the USC Trojans for 10 years.

In terms of his earnings in 2023 before his stepping down, Carroll made $15 million. His reported net worth is $50 million.

2. Sean Payton

Earnings, 2023: $18 million

Although he initially announced his retirement in 2022, Sean Payton subsequently took up the head coach role for the Denver Broncos in January 2023. He has had a career spanning many years and clubs, including several seasons with the New Orleans Saints (2006-2011 and 2013-2021) and a few seasons with the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Payton’s salary for 2023 amounted to $18 million. He is believed to have a net worth of around $24 million.

1. Bill Belichick

Earnings, 2023: $20 million

The highest-paid NFL coach today is Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. Having been their coach for 24 seasons, Belichick led the team to their Super Bowl titles.

Overall, the coach won eight Super Bowl titles in total during his tenure, six of which belonged to the Patriots and two to the New York Giants. Before the year 2000, when Belichick started working with the Patriots, he spent 11 seasons with the New York Giants (1979-1990), six years with the Cleveland Browns, and three years with the New York Jets.

Belichick is not only the highest-paid NFL coach but also the highest-paid coach for all sports franchises in the US, including the NBA and the NCAAF. In 2023, he reportedly made $20 million. He has a net worth of $70 million.

Who Are the Lowest-Paid NFL Coaches?

According to a report by Sportskeeda, the lowest-paid NFL coach in 2023 was the Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. The Ohio team’s coach joined them in 2020 and only made $3.5 million in 2023.

As you can see from the infographic above, the other relatively low-paid NFL coaches are Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys ($4 million), Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals ($4.5 million), Robert Saleh of the New York Jets ($5 million), and Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers ($5 million).

Which NFL Team Pays Their Coaches the Most?

Since Bill Belichick is the highest-paid NFL coach today, we can presume that the New England Patriots pay their coaches the most. However, that can always change, especially given the Kansas City Chiefs’ current winning streak.

Average NFL Coach Salary

According to the analysis by The Sports Geek, an average NFL coach earns $6.6 million per annum.

Although that’s higher than the salary of an average NFL player, an average NFL head coach would have to work for 12.7 years to match the earnings of the richest NFL player of 2023, Patrick Mahomes ($84.3 million).

Final Thoughts

NFL coaches are a big reason for the success and failure of the American football teams. For that reason, their skills and remuneration are a big driving force behind the success of America’s favorite pastime – and the coaches featured in this guide are a true testament to that.

With Bill Belichick as the richest NFL coach, we expect the New England Patriots to have a lot of success in the upcoming NFL season. However, we’re also aware that other teams listed are strong contenders, such as Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs and Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Can you imagine your life without music? We are constantly surrounded (rather entertained) by music, whether at home, hanging out with friends, or singing with family. Music is woven into nearly all aspects of our lives.

SoundCloud, the world’s largest artist-first music and audio platform, was developed in August 2007 by a global community of music artists and listeners. The platform has helped promote over 250 million tracks by 30 million artists across 193 countries. In this article, you will find some interesting SoundCloud statistics, how it is utilized by users, financial facts, and how it has evolved. Let’s proceed.

Major Statistics

1. Paid users on SoundCloud every month are 76+ million.
2. Over 265 million tracks are uploaded by artists.
3. Users between 18-29 years account for 69% of SoundCloud listeners.
4. SoundCloud listeners in urban areas are slightly above half.
5. Hip-hop and R&B are the most listened-to genres on this platform.
6. 60% of traffic on the platform comes from browser visits.
7. The highest quarterly profit by the company was attained in Q4 2019.
8. 40% of the company was laid off in 2017 due to bankruptcy.

Key SoundCloud Statistics and Facts

1. There are Over 175 Million Listeners of SoundCloud Every Month.

As of 2021, the number of SoundCloud listeners reached 175 million, accounting for registered users only. However, this figure is lower than the record in 2014, reaching its peak at 275 million users. Even with decreased active listeners, SoundCloud remained America’s 10th most used music-streaming platform.

2. SoundCloud has Over 76 Million Paid Users Monthly.

Although free streaming music on this platform is possible, paid memberships are also available on different devices. The subscription price isn’t going to tear your pocket or make you break the bank, but when you need a company, it may be worth considering. As of November 2021, SoundCloud recorded over 76 million active monthly users with an account. Interestingly, the majority of these subscribers are high school students and professionals.

3. As Much as 86% of SoundCloud Users Listen to Music on Their Mobile Phones, and 52% Use Laptops.

Users listening to music on the SoundCloud platform use their mobile devices more than laptops. Statistics reveal that about 86% of SoundCloud users listen to music on their mobile devices, while around 52% use laptops.

4. Individual Artists Uploaded Over 265 Million Tracks on SoundCloud.

The streaming service is open to both listeners and creators. This means anyone can listen to music for free and still upload tracks, provided they have the right to do so. SoundCloud is one of the world’s most famous platforms for streaming music. Its unique feature allows independent artists to share their work, leading to an impressive library of 265 million tracks uploaded by individual artists on this music-streaming platform. This figure is much higher than other streaming platforms like iTunes and Spotify, which have 75 million and 70 million tracks, respectively.

5. Renowned Artists Like Billie Eilish and Khalid Began Their Music Careers on SoundCloud Before Signing Contracts With Record Labels.

Several artists like Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Khalid, Megan, and Chance the Rapper, Thee Stallion, started their musical journey on SoundCloud. These artists embraced this platform to promote their songs even before they joined major record labels.

6. During the Pandemic, the Music-streaming Platform Donated About $15 Million to Aid Artists.

In 2020, SoundCloud launched a $15 million initiative to bolster the creator community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative allowed creators or artists to add a direct promotional support button to their respective pages. This was done to help musicians, amidst the pandemic, boost their long-term careers and prevent their careers from crashing.

SoundCloud Usage Statistics

7. The US Contributes the Highest Percentage of Mobile Traffic to the Website and Mobile App, at 27%, Followed by the UK.

Statistics show that as of 2021, the largest portion of the SoundCloud mobile app and website traffic comes from the US. Countries like the UK came second at 6%, Germany at 5%, and France at 3%.

8. 69% of SoundCloud Users in America are Aged 18-29.

According to statistics, 69% of SoundCloud listeners in the US are between 18 and 29 years old. This category of adults is likelier to listen to music, and fewer than 10% of the listeners are above 45 years old.

9. On Average, a SoundCloud User Resides in a Household of at Least Three Members.

Research data shows that a SoundCloud listener lives in a household of at least three members. Other data shows that 17% of the ardent users of this music-streaming platform belong to a household of five or more family members.

10. SoundCloud Platform is Male-dominated.

According to Similarweb data, 63.45% of SoundCloud’s audience is male, and female listeners comprise 36.55% of its user base. Notably, these figures account for SoundCloud listeners in the US alone.

11. The Urban Areas Have More SoundCloud Listeners than Rural Areas.

The distribution of SoundCloud users between urban and rural areas is nearly even. The urban location has about 52% of listeners, and the rural area records around 48% of listeners.

12. The Hip-hop and R&B Genre is the Playlist With the Highest Number of Listeners on SoundCloud (60%).

Hip-hop & R&B tops the list of music genres with the most listeners at 60%, and comedy occupies the second position at 54%. Pop also has a remarkable listener base, with 45% of Americans listening.

13. Religious, World, and Documentary-style Content Plays the Least in the SoundCloud Record.

Other genres, including religious music, world music, and documentary-style content, have fewer listeners, as low as 16.2%, 16%, and 19%, respectively.

14. Almost Half of the Artists’ Tracks are Being Played on SoundCloud.

Shockingly, out of the 30 million artists on the streaming platform, only 48% catch the interest of SoundCloud users monthly. This is an indicator that the majority of musicians go unheard.

15. When Asked, 60% of Users Confirmed They Visit the SoundCloud Platform Through Their Browsers.

SoundCloud secures second place for the most visited music-streaming platforms in the world. Statistics reveal that browser visits contribute to most of the SoundCloud traffic at 60%. Other traffic sources, such as search, social media, and referrals, account for 17.8%, 9.5%, and 2.5%, respectively.

16. A SoundCloud User’s Average Daily Listening Time is Approximately Four Minutes.

On average, a SoundCloud user listens to music on the SoundCloud platform for 3 minutes and 48 seconds daily. Frequent listeners account for 30%, spending over 11 hours weekly on the SoundCloud site or application.

Financial SoundCloud Statistics

17. The Valuation of this Amazing Music-streaming Platform is Estimated to be $900 Million in 2021.

SoundCloud was valued at $500 million in 2017, indicating a 28% decrease from its previous valuation in 2014. Other research data reveals the brand’s worth in 2022 was $80 million. The company had grown financially, and its valuation in 2023 hit $1 billion.

18. Since its Inception, the Brand’s Quarterly Profit Peak was Attained in the Fourth Quarter of 2019.

Business has not been a bed of roses for a company like SoundCloud. The highest-ever profit generated by this brand since it was founded in 2007 was in Q4 2019, hitting $200 million. Revenue growth skyrocketed as the years passed, with massive evidence of a 43% year-over-year increase in Q4 2019.

19. In 2020, the SoundCloud App Ranked Fourth Among the Highest Revenue-earning Music Applications.

Pandora tops the list of music-streaming services with significant earnings; YouTube Music and Amazon Music trail closely behind. SoundCloud occupied the fourth position on the list of revenue-earning music apps in 2020.

20. SoundCloud Laid Off About 40% of its Employees in 2017 and Closed Two Major Offices in Prime Locations.

The famous music-streaming platform faced a business setback, which led to the closing of two of its offices in San Francisco and London. That wasn’t the end; SoundCloud sold off 40% of the company in the same year. This prevented the company from running out of money in what looked like a last shot at survival. Even though the company got some financial injections in the same year, statistics from different years indicate financial uncertainty in some years.

21. Between 2016 and 2017, SoundCloud Experienced Significant Growth in Revenue by up to 80%.

Financial reports from the company show that during this period, its revenue increased significantly to more than $100 million in 2017. Despite experiencing losses, the company’s revenue showed year-on-year global growth of 80%, making the most remarkable financial boost in history.

22. The Raine Group Invested Around $169.5 Million in SoundCloud in 2017.

In a bid to save SoundCloud from going bankrupt in 2017, The Raine Group and Temasek Holdings collectively invested around $169.5 million into it. In addition, the music-streaming platform experienced substantial support from external institutions over the years.

23. In 2020, Another Company Named Sirius XM Invested $75 Million into this Music-streaming Service.

The support of its partners certainly helped SoundCloud overcome its financial difficulties, and it continues to develop as a major audio-sharing platform. In addition to the financial aid received from The Raine Group and others, Sirius XM invested $75 million.

SoundCloud Growth Statistics

24. Twelve Hours of New Music, Audio, or Podcasts are Uploaded to the SoundCloud Platform Each Minute.

This music-streaming platform is important for artists to showcase their content to the world, connect to their fans, and receive feedback. According to statistics, SoundCloud streams enormous amounts of content, particularly 12 hours of audio every minute.

25. For Now, the Paid Membership Packages for Music Listeners are SoundCloud Go and SoundCloud Go+.

The company offers two diverse membership packages for listeners: SoundCloud Go and SoundCloud Go+. The SoundCloud Go is available for subscribers, giving unlimited offline access and an ad-free service. The SoundCloud Go+ subscription offers a staggering 30 million premium tracks, an auditory pleasure for music lovers and audiophiles alike. In addition to the numerous tracks, SoundCloud Go+ provides higher audio quality.

26. To Upload Music on the SoundCloud Platform, Creators Must Create an Account.

As a creator, you need an account to gain access to upload music on the platform. This platform showcases your musical works with other music distribution services. As of 2021, the SoundCloud platform boasts an impressive 30 million+ creators with a vast list of audio and music tracks. Statistics also show roughly 25 million creators on SoundCloud in 2020. This is to show the expansion in the creator community, which subsequently led to SoundCloud supporting the community.

27. SoundCloud Purchased Two Acquisitions After its Establishment.

Even though SoundCloud experienced some financial hiccups, the company has grown through acquisitions. Since its inception, SoundCloud acquired a music management startup company, Instinctive, in June 2012 and a distribution channel company, Repost Network, in May 2019. The music-streaming platform also acquired the Singapore-based music AI Company named Musiio in May 2022. Soundcloud purchased the brand to increase the website’s discovery capabilities.

28. Luckily, Around 80,000 Artists Use the Repost Network to Circulate Their Music Online.

The Repost Network was to assist artists in making a living off their creative output. Statistics reveal that over 80,000 artists spread and monetize their content with SoundCloud’s distribution service, Repost Network.

Conclusion

Everyone loves listening to a song, even though individual styles differ. You can imagine how frustrating it can be when you can’t stream your favorite playlists on the go. SoundCloud comes in here. SoundCloud’s unique features let users upload, stream, and share music and podcasts on the go, wherever and whenever.

The platform offers free and paid subscriptions with ad-free listening and offline listening options for fans. This article shares some interesting facts about SoundCloud and analyzes the latest statistics, including the available subscription packages. We have also reviewed vital usage and financial statistics of this leading music-streaming platform to help you decide if SoundCloud fits your streaming requirements this year.

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India’s cinema industry is booming, and global interest in Bollywood is also growing. In 2024, Fallout director Jonathan Nolan recently made waves by stating that ‘Bollywood is bigger than Hollywood’ and that Indian action movies are the best in the world.

Currently, India produces more movies than any other country. Although Bollywood is still behind Hollywood in revenue, Indian stars are getting increasingly more global recognition – and matching paychecks to boot!

Fun fact. The best-paid Bollywood star now has a bigger net worth than Tom Cruise! The rest of the high earners on our list also score impressive figures, though.

Let’s see who the highest-paid Indian actors are and how they earned it!

Top 10 Highest-Paid Indian Actors, 2023–2024

This list of the highest-paid Indian actors includes many popular Indian celebrities, some of whom have starred in India’s biggest box office hits, like Dangal and Pathaan. Let’s see how much they make.

Rankings 10–6

10. Akshay Kumar

Estimated earnings per movie: $7–$17 million 

We start our top 10 list of the highest-paid Indian actors with Akshay Kumar. Although he’s tenth on our list based on earnings, he also has extensive advertisement deals. In 2023 alone, Akshay featured in 10% of all TV ads, the highest share of all Indian film celebrities.

His filmography includes beloved action and drama titles like Mission Mangal and Airlift, which both amassed global revenues of over $16 million within the first week of cinema release.

His latest success came in 2023 when he co-produced and starred in OMG 2, the sequel to the acclaimed comedy-drama that had earned Kumar the Star of the Year title in India’s 2013 Stardust Awards. And he doesn’t show any signs of stopping his successful streak. 

Akshay Kumar will star in multiple upcoming action titles. One is the action thriller Sky Force, which celebrates one of the biggest moments in Indian Air Force history.

9. Ajith Kumar

Estimated earnings per movie: $13 million

Ajith Kumar is known as one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema thanks to his memorable romance and action roles. 

In 2020, Ajith won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the South Indian International Movie Awards for his performance in the action drama Viswasam. He was also nominated for the Favorite Hero title in the ZEE Cine Awards in the same year.

His latest success was the crime drama Nerkonda Paarvai, where he stars as Bharath Subramaniam, a somber widower and retired lawyer who takes on one final criminal case.

But the 52-year-old star could strike again thanks to his starring role in the upcoming 2024 action thriller Vidaa Muyarchi. 

In this movie, Ajith’s character embarks on a frantic journey to uncover the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. First, though, he must overcome an unknown villain sabotaging his plans. 

Unfortunately, the release date hasn’t been announced yet, though we’re eagerly awaiting an update!

8. Allu Arjun

Estimated earnings per movie: $12–$15 million

Allu Arjun reportedly averages $13.5 million per movie. He’s one of the most popular Tollywood stars, so his remuneration is to be expected. In 2020, for example, Arjun was India’s most searched male celebrity.

Often nicknamed the ‘Icon Star’ or ‘Stylish Star’ by his fans, Allu Arjun stands out for his unique acting style. He often incorporates distinct dance moves and fight choreography in his movies.

Allu Arjun’s biggest breakthrough was between 2014 and 2016, when he starred in action titles like Race Gurram and Sarrainodu. The latter earned him the 2017 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor and is one of Arjun’s self-declared landmark films.

In 2021, Arjun won Best Actor in the Bollywood Life Awards for his leading role in the action comedy Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, his second highest-grossing movie to date. 

As always, his fantastic acting and dancing stunned his fans and proved again that the Tollywood actor is a solid double threat.

7. Kamal Haasan

Estimated earnings per movie: $12–$18 million

Kamal Haasan is one of the most acclaimed actors in Tamil cinema. The 69-year-old star has been gracing the silver screen for over 60 years now, having starred in over 200 movies in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and other major Indian languages.

Given his long acting career and positive reception throughout the years, Kamal Haasan is one of India’s most acclaimed cinema celebrities. To date, he’s earned over 60 awards and received 37 nominations.

His most recent achievement was the 2022 action drama Vikram, for which he won Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Male Playback Singer at the South Indian International Movie Awards.

With three more movies coming out in 2024 and Vikram 2 already in production, we expect Kamal Haasan to remain among India’s most popular and well-paid actors for a while.

6. Salman Khan

Estimated earnings per movie: $12–$18 million

Salman Khan reportedly earns up to $18 million per movie, battling with Kamal Haasan for the sixth spot. However, the Hindu actor has the upper edge, as he seems to have been among India’s best-paid actors for longer.

Earlier in 2015, he was among the top five celebrities featured on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100, and as of 2022, his brand value sits at over $54 million.

Salman Khan is among India’s most popular stars, particularly among the youth. In a 2019 survey, 14% of respondents aged 18–21 voted Salman as their favorite Indian actor.

Since his cinema debut in 1988, the actor and movie producer has won 46 awards and received 139 nominations.

He’s best known for his leading role in the 2016 action drama Sultan, which grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide and earned him seven Best Actor nominations. 

As a producer, his biggest success was the 2015 action comedy Bajrangi Bhaijaan, for which he earned seven Best Actor and five Best Film nominations.

We’re eager to see what Salman Khan has in store for us this year with his latest project, Be Happy.

Rankings 5–1

5. Aamir Khan

Estimated earnings per movie: $12–$21 million

We begin the top five highest-paid Indian actors with Aamir Khan. His stellar work as an actor and producer and dedication to humanitarian causes earned him the Padma Bhushan civilian award in 2010. 

His accomplishments landed him on TIME’s 100 list of most influential figures in 2013.

Aamir Khan starred in some of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, which earned him a lot of recognition not only in India but also among international audiences:

The action drama Dangal was his biggest success to date and his most memorable social commentary piece. Currently, it’s the highest-grossing Indian movie worldwide and has earned Aamir ten awards for his role as an actor and co-producer.

Dangal earned him Best International Actor at the 2017 Golden Rooster Awards and Best Asian Film at the 2017 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards.

4. Prabhas

Estimated earnings per movie: $12–$24 million

Tollywood movie star Prabhas started his career in 2002 and rose to prominence in 2005. That year, he won Sensational Hero at the CineMAA Awards for his performance in the action romance Varsham.

Prabhas is best known for his action drama box office hits, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Both are among India’s top ten highest-grossing movies worldwide, with Baahubali 2 amassing $254 million in gross global revenue. 

His performance in Baahubali 2 also helped him win Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2018 South Indian International Movie Awards.

Prabhas is also awaiting the release of his most recent project, Kalki 2898 AD, a sci-fi action drama co-starring Kamal Haasan. It’s coming out in May 2024. Could this movie become the two stars’ next box office hit? We can’t wait to find out!

3. Rajinikanth

Estimated earnings per movie: $18–$25 million

Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, better known as Rajinikanth, is the third best-paid actor in India, reportedly earning up to $25 million per movie. His commercial success is all the more inspiring to his fans, considering his humble beginnings as a former bus conductor. 

After his debut in the 1975 romance drama Apoorva Raagangal, he went on to become one of India’s most renowned celebrities, even receiving the Padma Vibhushan title in 2016 and winning the 2019 Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Throughout his career, Rajinikanth amassed a solid fan base thanks to his versatile acting roles as both hero and villain and his trademark humorous delivery in action comedies like Chandramukhi and Jailer.

Unsurprisingly, his acting performance has earned him the title of Entertainer of the Decade at the 2011 NDTV Indian of the Year Awards. More recently, he was nominated for the Favorite Hero title at the 2020 ZEE Cine Awards for his role in the action drama Petta.

2. Joseph Vijay

Estimated earnings per movie: $16–$30 million

Vijay was the best-paid Tamil actor and India’s second-highest-earning movie celebrity in 2023. Unfortunately, he announced his retirement from cinema in February 2024.

Though he won’t be on next year’s list of the best-paid Indian actors, Vijay’s three-decade contribution to Indian cinema will be long remembered.

Joseph Vijay’s big breakthrough was thanks to 1997 romance drama Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, for which he won the Best Actor title at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. 

However, he later went on to establish himself as a leading action star thanks to a series of successful movies, including Thuppakki (2012), Kaththi (2014), and Mersal (2017), for which he earned multiple Best Actor awards and nominations throughout 2013–2018.

His latest 2023 movie, Leo, was also well-received by the public and amassed nearly $7 million in gross worldwide revenue. 

Fans eagerly await Vijay’s final project, The Greatest of All Time. The sci-fi action release is expected in September 2024.

1. Shah Rukh Khan

Estimated earnings per movie: $18–$30 million

At the top of our list is Shah Rukh Khan. Often dubbed ‘King Khan,’ or the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is the best-known Indian actor at home and abroad. 

His illustrious acting career earned him not only the Indian Padma Shri award in 2005 but also the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2007 and the Knight of the Legion of Honor in 2014.

Since his debut in 1988, Khan has appeared in over 100 movies and TV series and earned an impressive 125 awards and 156 nominations. 

The 58-year-old actor had a particularly successful 2023 when he starred in three of India’s top 10 highest-grossing releases for the year – Dunki, Pathaan, and Jawan. His acting in Jawan earned him several accolades in 2024, including:

Shah Rukh Khan’s popularity (and paycheck) are well deserved. Given his impressive acting career, we can expect the King of Bollywood to remain the best-paid Indian actor for years to come.

What Are The Highest-Grossing Indian Movies in 2023-2024?

Aamir Khan’s 2016 release Dangal is India’s highest-grossing movie to date, with a total all-time revenue of $243 million.

Dangal’s closest competitor was Baahubali 2, which came in second place with a total revenue of roughly $217 million. Together, these two movies made up a little over 40% of the total box office revenue of India’s top 10 movies.

As for the new releases, the action thriller Jawan was the highest-grossing movie in India in 2023, with a revenue of roughly $67 million, according to Box Office India.

Though many of 2024’s upcoming releases have yet to be announced, the highest-grossing 2024 title right now is the action thriller Fighter, with an estimated global revenue of $43 million. However, Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD is the most anticipated Indian movie in 2024. 

Will Kalki be India’s highest-grossing movie of the year? Stay tuned to find out!

Who Is The Richest Indian Actor Of All Time?

According to Firstpost, Shah Rukh Khan is now the richest actor in India.

His recent 2023 roles in blockbusters like Jawan and Pathaan boosted his net worth, which is now approximately $735 million – nearly 80% more than Hrithik Roshan’s $410 million, who’s in second place.

However, acting isn’t King Khan’s only source of income. According to The Economic Times and The Times of India, the actor has been amassing his wealth through additional business ventures.

In addition to acting, he’s also an ambassador for multiple brands, including Pepsi, Hyundai, D’decor, and Tide. With an estimated brand value of $55.7 million, it’s clear his endorsements are very lucrative.

In 2002, Shah Rukh also launched his own company – Red Chillies Entertainment – which handles movie production, visual effects, and advertising services. 

His VFX studio is already a go-to for big Bollywood productions, having worked on recent hits like Chennai Express, Jawan, and Dunki.

Concluding Thoughts

The highest-paid Indian actors throughout 2023 have long been household names in Bollywood. Many boast prestigious awards and leading roles in some of India’s biggest global cinema successes, like Dangal.

Currently, Shah Rukh Khan is India’s #1 star and one of the world’s richest movie stars. With an estimated net worth of $735 million, he beat big Hollywood names like Tom Cruise ($600 million) and Arnold Schwarzenegger ($450 million) in 2023/2024.

His success is a testament to Bollywood’s growing popularity, especially now that Prime Video has partnered with Sony Pictures Television to launch a dedicated stream service in India. Although other Indian actors on this list are also rapidly gaining international recognition. As audiences eagerly anticipate releases like Kalki 2898 AD, we expect Indian actors to keep making bank in the future.

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Podcasts are everywhere online, touching on interesting topics that interest people worldwide. Do you know that most Americans now rely on podcasts more than church? Also, experts predict podcasts will become a $1 Billion industry by 2024.

Statistics in this article will highlight the best strategy for successful podcasts and how to plan for your business. A BuzzSprout study found that 35% of podcasts on their hosting platform release new episodes every three to seven days.

Podcasts are audio broadcasts that attract listeners online. While podcasts have no visual display, listeners still find them thrilling and satisfying. This piece details some exciting statistics about podcasting that could shed light on how successful podcasts have become nowadays. Let’s explore the most important podcasting statistics for 2024.

Key Podcasting Statistics

1. Presently, over two million active podcasts exist. This large number gives users varieties and the liberty to listen to over 48 million podcast episodes.
2. Approximately 500,000 podcasts were only available just three years ago. This proves that podcasts have increased as more people venture into the niche and listeners tune in.
3. In 2018, 64% of Americans knew what a podcast was. This figure has increased to 78% as more Americans know about podcasts due to rising interest and demand.
4. 59% of podcast users spend more time listening to several podcasts than on social media. This is huge! Social media is a big deal in this era, yet more than half of podcast users spend more time listening than on social media.
5. 69% of listeners confirm that podcast Ads introduced them to new services or products. Podcast ads are also relevant since some listeners learn about new products through them.
6. 38% of listeners have completed a purchase mentioned in a podcast. So, podcast ads sometimes convert to successful sales.
7. In the US, three out of every four podcast listeners tune in to learn new things. Podcasts are quite educative and an avenue for listeners to learn new things. Three out of four listeners in the US always tune in to learn new things.
8. 32% of Americans listen to podcasts monthly, and some Americans only tune in to podcasts monthly. This might be because some people get information from other media, such as the Internet.

General Podcasting Statistics

9. 90% of US listeners enjoy podcast service from home. Some listeners prefer listening to podcasts from the comfort of their homes, probably with a coffee or snack to unwind.

10. Seven out of ten listeners give their full attention to podcasts. Most listeners do not want to be disturbed when listening to podcasts, so they pay rapt attention. These listeners hope to gather vital information relevant to their interests.

11. 59% of podcast listeners tune in while doing house chores. Some other listeners prefer to multitask and listen to their favorite podcasts while doing some chores.

12. 50% of listeners tune in while cooking or baking. Although cooking requires much attention, it does not stop some listeners from tuning in to enjoy their favorite podcasts.

13. The global record for hours spent listening to podcasts hit 15 billion in 2021. This is a notable increase compared to the 12 billion hours record from 2019.

14. Over one-quarter of listeners will choose podcasts over other audio content. Some listeners prefer podcasts over other audio channels such as AM/FM radio, Spotify, and YouTube.

15. 32% of people discover new podcasts through online research or word-of-mouth adverts. Most podcast listeners discover new and interesting content while surfing the internet. Also, recommendations from other people are another source that attracts more listeners to a podcast.

16. Podcast listener statistics reveal that those who listen to podcasts are more active across social media channels. For instance, 94% of podcast listeners are active on at least one social media channel.

17. Podcast listener data shows that the distribution of podcast listeners is changing. The data reveals that the categories of podcast listeners have changed over the years as interest and popularity have increased.

Podcast Statistics by Country

18. South Korea is at the top of the world population in podcast adoption. 53% of South Koreans have listened to a podcast in the last month.

19. 47.9% of podcast listeners live in the United States. Almost half of podcast listeners are US residents. This confirms that US residents are big fans of podcasts.

20. 7% of US listeners tune in to podcasts every day, and some listeners tune in daily. These listeners derive satisfaction from engaging with podcasts daily.

21. 8% of listeners tune in weekly. For some listeners, tuning in every week is enough time for them to enjoy podcasts.

22. The Latino Podcast Listener-Report confirms a growing audience for Spanish podcasts. This implies that more Spanish listeners are joining the podcast fans captured by this report.

23. The recorded number of monthly podcast listeners in the 55+ demographics in the US has increased by 18%. This increase occurred between 2020 and 2021, confirming the rising popularity of podcasts in the US.

24. 28% of Canadian respondents claim to have listened to a podcast recently, suggesting that some Canadian residents are interested in podcasts.

25. 5% of the total podcast listeners are Canadian. This also confirms that Canada is a hot zone of interest for podcast lovers.

26. 33% of Australians tuned in to a podcast in the past month. Australians are not left out; they also listen to podcasts at least once a month.

27. Podcast listener statistics reveal that 91% of Australians know about podcasts. So, most Australians might have previously listened to a podcast and know it exists.

28. Podcast awareness rose by 4% from the previous year. As more listeners become enlightened, podcast awareness in Australia has increased in the past year.

29. 30% of Italians have listened to a podcast in the last month. Italy also has many podcast followers who tune in monthly to enjoy their favorite podcasts.

30. Half of Italians aged between 18 and 34 have been consistent podcast listeners in the past twelve months. This particular group of listeners has been actively listening to podcasts over the past year.

31. Most of Italy’s podcast listeners prefer music programs over other content. So, Italians have a soft spot for music and prefer it over other podcast content.

Podcast Demographic Statistics

32. Over 50% of Americans in the 12-34 age bracket are monthly podcast listeners. These listeners listen at least once every month.

33. The percentage of Americans listening to monthly podcasts grew by 18% between 2020 and 2021. This confirms rising interest from listeners for podcast content in this region over the years.

34. One-third of US students aged 12 and above are regular podcast listeners. US residents seem to love podcasts the most. However, those 12 and above are regular listeners.

35. 57% of podcast listeners in the United States are white. Also, 13% are African American, 16% Hispanic, and 4% are Asian. This confirms that white people listen to podcasts the most in the US.

36. One-fifth of listeners in the US are over 65 years old. Older folks also love podcasts and can spend quality time tuning in to their favorite content.

37. Over 66% of podcast listeners have a college degree. This implies that most listeners are well-educated folks and probably listen to learn more or unwind.

38. The average annual income of podcast listeners is $75,000 or above for each household. So, most podcast fans are probably comfortable to some extent, which gives them time to discover interesting content they love.

39. 50% of US homes claim to be active podcast fans. So, most US homes enjoy podcasts, although the frequency of tuning in will likely vary from one home to another.

40. In 2019, 51% of the US population had listened to a podcast. The percentage has risen to 55%, confirming that more individuals are now aware of podcasts.

Podcast Listener Behavior, Trends, and Vital Statistics

41. More than 16 million people in the US are devoted podcast fans. These impressive figures continue to increase daily, and these individuals are hooked on podcasts.

42. 51% of podcast listeners are males. Males have a slight edge of 1% over females in listening to podcasts.

43. The 35-54-year age bracket has the highest percentage (40%) of podcast listeners. People in this category listen to podcasts the most, probably because they find relatable content.

44. 49% of podcast listening worldwide takes place at home. Most listeners prefer to listen to their favorite podcasts from the comfort of their homes. Sometimes, the noisy environment outside makes listeners prefer to tune in from home.

45. 22% of podcast listeners tune in while driving. Who says you can’t enjoy podcasts on the go? Some listeners tune in to their favorite podcasts while navigating the city.

46. On average, podcast listeners listen to seven different shows on seven separate days. Variety is the spice of life. Some podcast listeners prefer to mix things up and listen to different shows in one week.

47. According to an Edison survey, 75% of people who do not listen to podcasts say the platform was not a great fit for them. These individuals prefer other forms of content over podcasts; hence, they avoid such audio content.

48. 79.9% of users listen to podcasts on the move. These listeners make it a part of their routine to tune in to podcasts while in transit, perhaps making their journey less stressful or fun.

49. 58.9% of users listen in their free time. Not everyone is a multitasker. So, almost 60% of listeners prefer to enjoy podcasts in their free time to give them sufficient attention.

Podcast Production Statistics

50. This is the top-ranked microphone brand used by podcasters in RODE. 19% of podcasters rely on this brand due to its quality and clarity of sound.

51. Blue Microphones’ Blue Yeti is the most popular microphone model among 17% of podcasters. 17% of podcasters rely on the Blue Yeti microphone, which is also quite popular among content creators.

52. 35% of podcasts use a dynamic microphone, 33% use a USB mic, and 29% use a condenser mic for their podcasts. The preferred choice of microphone is down to the user involved. However, these three types are the most reliable options for podcasters. 

53. 36% of podcasters use a pop filter, while 265 rely on a foam windscreen. These fittings help protect the microphone from damage and protect the users from microphone disease.

54. 74% of podcasters record with headphones on, while the rest choose not to. This means that most podcasters love feedback, to hear the quality of their audio production in real-time.

55. 67% of podcasters use software for recording shows on their computers. Some examples are Audacity and Audition. These programs produce better output for listeners.

56. Blubrry ranks as one of the most popular podcast hosting platforms. This platform is also handy for analytics and fixing network errors that could arise.

57. 48% of podcasters use Audacity to edit and fix errors on their podcasts. Almost half of podcasters rely on Audacity to fix errors and improve their output.

58. Adobe Audition is the second most popular podcast editing software. Perhaps because it is an Adobe product, most podcasters rely on it to fix bugs and errors.

59. All podcast users rely on an RSS feed to deliver the original podcast to their audience. This feed gives current information on the podcasts to keep listeners informed.

Average Podcast Length Frequency and Scheduling Statistics

60. 38% of podcasters publish a new episode on their hosting platform within three to seven days. The publishing frequency varies but does not exceed a week for these podcasters.

61. 39% of podcasters publish an episode every eight to fourteen days. These podcasters publish less frequently but post content within eight days and a fortnight.

62. The average podcast length is between 25 and 30 minutes. People have short attention spans, so lengthy podcasts might not be the answer. Also, short podcasts might leave listeners yearning for more. Therefore, most podcasts range between 25 and 30 minutes on average.

63. 40% of podcast listeners discover new podcasts on directories. These listening apps help listeners select the program best suited to their preferences.

64. 18.3% of listeners ask their close contacts for podcast recommendations. Most people trust the judgment of their close circle and conform to their preferences. So, they will ask their close contacts to recommend good podcasts.

65. Apple Podcasts are the most popular podcast directory and chart available. Apple is a trusted brand worldwide, so most users rely on their podcast directory and chart to make their choices.

66. 47% of users claim to listen to podcasts within 24 hours of downloading. These users listen to podcasts without much delay, which could be because they are interested in the content shared.

67. A regular podcast is downloaded 141 times within the first month. Most podcasts will record over 100 downloads from users within the first month. These statistics cut across all podcast categories.

68. The most common podcast publishing frequency is 8 to 14 days (39%). This posting schedule works for most podcasters.

Podcasting Genre Statistics

69. Comedy is the most popular genre among podcasts in the US (22%). News is second at 921%, followed by real crimes (18%) and sports (17%).

70. Podcasters in the 30-44 age group have interesting preferences. Seven percent listen to sports podcasts daily, while 12 percent tune in weekly.

71. 6% of males tune in to sports podcasts daily. However, no female listeners were recorded in the sports category.

72. 7% of listeners rely on podcasts as their daily news source. These listeners prefer podcasts over other news media to keep in touch with current events.

73. The Joe Rogan Experience is Spotify’s most popular comedy podcast in 2020. Most listeners tune in to comedy to unwind, and the Joe Rogan Experience podcast topped the Spotify chart in 2020.

74. Almost 72% of listeners have paid attention to an Ad during a podcast. Therefore, most listeners may pay attention to Ads to discover what it is all about.

75. 58% of listeners would skip through Ad podcasts if they could. These listeners prefer spending time on the content that makes them tune in. So, they might regard Ads as annoying and intrusive.

76. Ted Talks Daily and The Daily are the second most popular podcasts on the Spotify podcast app. Because they are news-related, they attract the interest of news lovers who rely on podcasts.

Podcast Ad Statistics

77. 32% of marketers run adverts on podcasts. Some marketers rely on podcasts to promote their products and services to the public, and these adverts convert to sales for some marketers.

78. 54% of users are likely to consider a brand when they discover it during a podcast. Most listeners associated the positive feelings from the podcasts with the products advertised.

79. The average cost of a podcast Ad spot ranges between $10 and $50. Running an Ad on a podcast is affordable since it is below $100. However, this cost varies based on the podcaster.

80. Podcast advertising leads to a 14% increase in potential customers’ purchase intent, making a business more visible.

81. 58% of listeners claim to listen to between 76% and 100% of downloaded podcasts. Over half of the podcast listeners are active and listen to their downloaded content.

82. 21.7% of podcast fans subscribe to over 70 different podcasts. Most fans enjoy variety and explore podcast options to access entertaining content.

83. Advertising on a political podcast will likely increase sales by 14%. Most people are interested in political events, making these podcasts vital for advertising products and services.

84. 63% of marketers will prefer that podcast hosts read their ads. Podcast hosts reading out Ads personalize the experience and will likely attract their fans to test the product offered.

85. 35% like the host to read their Ads. Also, another 35% prefer that the podcast owner read their ads, probably for familiarity’s sake.

86. A quarter of listeners would gladly pay for an ad-free podcast subscription service if they could. Ads bring in revenue, so podcasters hold them in high esteem. However, if given a choice to pay, most listeners will gladly do so for an ad-free podcast.

Podcast Revenue Statistics

87. Podcast revenue from Ads was projected to increase by 35% in 2021. 2024, the revenue will increase even further as more hosts launch their podcasts.

88. Podcasts are estimated to generate revenue of $4.02 billion by the end of 2024. This implies that the sector will continue to expand and include more innovations.

89. 90% of podcast listeners believe that Ads are effective. These Ads have a way of sticking to their memories, which could eventually translate to a successful sale for most companies.

90. According to estimates, Podcasts in the US will surpass the $2 billion mark in 2024. US residents are big fans of podcasts, and their engagement with them is projected to bring in approximately $2 billion in revenue in 2024.

91. Marketers are projected to spend $2.74 billion in 2025. Due to the lucrative returns they realize each year, marketers will spend more on ads featured on podcasts.

92. In 2019, iHeart Media generated $3.68 billion. This sales representation firm raked in amazing revenue in 2019, showing the endless possibilities for marketers.

93. Spotify generated $7.57 million in 2019 as revenue. Also, in 2022, they recorded a revenue of $12.36 million.

94. Direct response Ads are the most successful ad campaigns run for podcasts. They are responsible for more than 50% of all podcast revenue.

95. Brand awareness-boosting Ads rank as the second most popular category. These Ads bring in a 42% share of the podcasting revenue share, which is quite impressive.

Podcaster Growth Statistics

96. US podcast Ad spending will likely increase by 38.7% annually. More companies will invest in podcast Ads each year, with a steady increase projected yearly.

97. Music streaming service Spotify has spent nearly $900 million in podcast-related purchases. Spotify spends so much to boost its quality and revenue share.

98. Direct response and brand awareness-boosting ads made up 96% of the ad revenue in the US in 2019. So, these two Ad models bring in the highest revenue for marketers.

99. Podcasters can make up to $800,000 per episode. This massive profit shows how much listeners engage with podcasts, which is quite lucrative.

100. 98% of all podcasters agree that high-quality content is important. So, most podcasters agree that podcasts’ quality is crucial to their success.

101. The current number of podcast listeners who are residents of the United States could increase to 100 million by 2024. The US leads in podcast stats, with the number of listeners projected to increase to 100 million in 2024.

102. Over half of all digital audio listeners now join podcasts each month. This is a new trend confirming the growing popularity of podcasts.

103. The time adults spend listening to podcasts is projected to increase by 8.1%, or above 44 minutes daily. So, more users, especially adult listeners, are spending time on podcasts.

Additional Podcast Statistics

104. Mobile app podcast listeners are more likely to listen to the end of a podcast than those listening with a web browser. Mobile users often listen to the end of podcast content compared to those engaging with a web browser.

105. More than eight in ten users spend more than seven hours each week listening to podcasts. This means that most users engage with podcasts for longer periods. Fewer fans listen to podcasts for less than seven hours per week.

106. More than one-quarter of podcast listeners spend over 22 hours each week listening to podcasts. This translates to around three hours each day in a week spent listening to podcasts.

107. The average podcast user listens to about seven shows weekly. Also, listeners subscribe to at least six shows on average.

108. The most preferred time for podcast listeners is between 10 am and 3 pm. This timeframe records many listeners since this is likely their active hours in the day.

109. 59% of US listeners prefer branded podcasts from their favorite company and long-form scripted fiction. These users identify with podcasts from their favorite brands and scripted fiction in long form with storytelling over several episodes. Maybe the thrill of a developing story appeals to these users.

110. Over half of monthly podcast listeners have full-time jobs. So, working does not limit podcast fans from tuning in to their favorite shows, sometimes even at work.

111. Podcast listener statistics reveal that 65% of people listen to the entire episode. Some listeners could stop at some point without listening to the entire content. However, most listeners chose to finish the entire episode and get the full details.

The Future of Podcasting Statistics

112. Smartphones are the main channel for listening to podcasts. 54% of listeners use Apple smartphones, while 43% use Android smartphones.

113. Statista reveals that Spotify (25%), Apple Podcasts (20%), and Google Podcasts are the top apps and platforms for podcast listeners. This ranking is based on user preference and engagement with these platforms. 

114. The podcast sector enjoys a yearly growth rate of 20%. That is quite impressive and might increase in the coming years.

115. Podcast listeners will exceed 144 million by the end of 2025. More listeners will tune in to podcasts, with a massive surge expected by the end of 2025.

Conclusion 

Podcasts’ fun, entertaining, and educative nature will more likely keep them relevant in the coming years. You can easily host your podcast to enjoy a share of the revenue. Also, podcast marketing is quite effective and attracts a large audience of respondents. These statistics provide proof that podcasts command massive interest from fans worldwide. The facts and stats above provide insights that could help a podcaster capture and retain listeners’ interest and loyalty.

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It feels like the perfect time to write about Taylor Swift’s album sales statistics!

After all, the Taylor Swift effect is very real, and the musician’s influence has been momentous in the last few years—especially in recent months. With the announcement of her eleventh original album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” she’s not slowing down any time soon.

We at TechReport enjoy different types of music and are always interested in seeing how artists impact their respective genres and society. With Swift, we were amazed to see the high stats of her impact. We’ll go over some of them in another article, but in this guide, we’d like to focus on the artist’s album sales throughout the years. Let them speak now.

Key Taylor Swift Album Sales Statistics

1. As of February 2024, Fearless is the top-selling Taylor Swift album in the US, having sold 7.216 million in the country.
2. As of January 2024, Taylor Swift sold 5.871 million copies in the US and 217,000 copies in the UK.
3. In 2010, Speak Now was the fastest-selling digital album by a female artist, earning 278,000 downloads in just a week, which earned Swift a Guinness World Record.
4. As of January 2024, 1989 sold 6.472 million copies in the US and 1.6 million in the UK, making it Swift’s most successful album in Britain.
5. In the first week since its release, Midnights broke various streaming records and sold 800,000 copies in the US on the first day of its release.

Taylor Swift Album Statistics

The Lavender Haze singer sold millions of albums worldwide. In this overview, we’ll examine the sales figures for each album—both in the US and other countries. We’ll also explore traditional sales, including CDs, vinyls, and digital downloads.

Taylor Swift

The singer’s self-titled debut album, released in October 2006 when she was just sixteen years old, was a surprise success on the charts, topping Billboard’s Top Country Albums for 24 weeks. Containing 11 tracks, including popular singles like Teardrops on My Guitar and Should’ve Said No, the album has spent 286 weeks on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

As of January 2024, Taylor Swift sold 5.871 million copies in the US and 217,000 copies in the UK.

Fearless

Taylor Swift’s sophomore album, Fearless, was released in the US in 2008 and in 2009 worldwide. The 13 emotional country tracks, including singles Love Story and You Belong With Me, lent themselves well to popularity, allowing Fearless to spend 224 weeks on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. The album was a launchpad for Swift, pushing her from country music into the mainstream market.

As of February 2024, Fearless is Taylor Swift’s top-selling album in the US, having sold 7.216 million in the country, 500,000 in Australia, and 704,000 in the UK.

Re-Recording

Fearless: Taylor’s Version is one of the four albums the singer re-recorded in 2021 to ensure control over her music after a dispute with her former recording label. In addition to the original album’s 13 tracks, it features 13 more tracks “from the vault.” As of 2023, 737,000 copies of the updated album were sold in the US and 149,000 in the UK.

Speak Now

Swift’s third studio album, Speak Now, was released in 2010. Featuring beloved singles like Mine and Sparks Fly, the 14-track album was written entirely by Swift herself as a response to those who doubted that a teenage girl could write music.

In 2010, Speak Now was the fastest-selling digital album by a female artist, earning 278,000 downloads in just a week, which earned Swift a Guinness World Record. As of January 2024, Speak Now sold 4.817 million copies in the US and 389,000 copies in the UK.

Re-Recording

Speak Now: Taylor’s Version was released in 2023 and features 22 tracks, including six tracks “from the vault”. That year, Swift sold 6% of all albums sold in the US, with Speak Now: Taylor’s Version being one of them. As of January 2024, the record sold 908,000 US copies.

Red

Swift’s fourth studio album, Red, saw the light in 2012. A significant milestone towards the singer’s journey into the mainstream, the album has 16 tracks and features singles like We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and 22.

In the first week of its release, Red sold 1.208 million copies in the US, earning Swift another Guinness World Record recognition. As of January 2024, Red sold 4.582 million copies in America and 848,000 copies in the UK, making it Swift’s second-most successful album in Britain.

Re-Recording

Taylor Swift’s second re-recorded album, released in 2021, was Red: Taylor’s Version. The 30-track re-release features previously unreleased “from the vault” tracks as well as extended versions of Swift’s Red songs. It broke streaming records in 2020 and as of July 2023, it sold 950,000 copies in the US and 256,000 in the UK.

1989

Named after Swift’s birth year, 1989, came out in 2014. Swift’s fifth studio album, which included 13 tracks and singles, went on to win two Grammy Awards in 2016. It features popular singles like Blank Space and Bad Blood.

As of January 2024, 1989 sold 6.472 million copies in the US and 1.6 million in the UK, making it Swift’s most successful album in Britain.

Re-Recording

1989: Taylor’s Version is Swift’s fourth re-recorded album, released in 2023. In addition to the core re-recorded tracks, it features five more tracks “from the vault.” As of January 2024, it sold 2.014 million copies in the US and 185,000 in the UK.

Reputation

Written in seclusion from public appearances, Swift’s sixth studio album Reputation was released in 2017 to mixed reviews. Featuring singles like Look What You Made Me Do and …Ready for It, the record was nominated for a Grammy but didn’t win.

Despite the somewhat critical reception, Reputation sold 700,000 copies in the US on release day. As of January 2024, Americans bought 2.478 million copies of the album – as for the Britsh, there were 642,000 copies purchased.

Lover

Swift’s first album after her split with her old label, Big Machine Records, was Lover, released in 2019. The free-spirited 18-track “Love Letter to Love” features epic singles like Me! And You Need to Calm Down, which won MTV Video Music Awards.

As of February 2024, Lover had sold 2 million copies in the US and 526,000 copies in the UK.

Folklore

One of the two surprise albums released during the COVID-19 pandemic, Swift’s 8th album Folklore explores escapism, nostalgia, and cottagecore. The 16-track record, featuring singles like Cardigan and Exile, won Album of the Year at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021.

The subtle and romantic tones of Folklore were well-received by the critics and the public. As of 2024, the album sold 2.289 million in the US and 492,000 in the UK.

Evermore

Swift’s second surprise pandemic album was Evermore, released a few months after Folklore in 2020. The two are considered sister albums as they explore similar themes, but Evermore was more experimental, focusing on endings rather than conflict resolution like Folklore. The album has 15 tracks and features singles like Willow and Coney Island.

Compared to Folklore, Evermore’s commercial success was less acclaimed. As of 2022, it sold 913,000 copies in the US. Over in the UK, the total number of sales amounted to 302,000 copies as of 2023.

Midnights

Swift’s tenth and most recent studio album to date, Midnights, was released in 2022. The charismatic 13-track album, which includes popular singles like Lavender Haze and Anti-Hero, won two Grammys for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.

In the first week since its release, Midnights broke various streaming records. The popular album sold 800,000 copies in the US on the first day of its release, and as of January 2024, Americans bought 2.814 million copies. The UK saw 614,000 copies sold as of 2023.

EPs

The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection

Taylor Swift’s first extended play (EP) record, The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection, was released as a Christmas special album in 2007 for Target and in 2008 for other retailers. It featured four covers and two original songs.

The album received mixed reviews, as some people hadn’t warmed up to the country interpretation of the Christmas classics. As of October 2022, The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection sold 1.1 million copies in the US.

Beautiful Eyes

Swift’s second EP, Beautiful Eyes, was limited and available exclusively via Walmart. Despite the limited release, the six-track album spent twenty-eight weeks on Top Country Albums and sold 369,000 copies as of October 2022.

What’s Next for Taylor Swift’s Albums?

We know that Taylor Swift will release at least one album in 2024. The Tortured Poets Department will be her eleventh studio album and is expected to be released on April 19, 2024. It’s expected to have 17 tracks, including a bonus track.

In addition, we expect that the rest of Swift’s albums recorded with her previous label, including Taylor Swift and Reputation, will be re-recorded by the artist as Taylor’s Version in the immediate future.

Is It Over Now? (Final Thoughts)

Spoiler alert: not at all.

The 34-year-old artist doesn’t seem to take a break, despite her very busy social life and The Eras Tour. And every album of Swift’s seems to tell a different story and resonate with different audiences in different ways. That, combined with a million-dollar marketing team and of course, pure musical talent, are big reasons for the high sales figures of her albums.

We look forward to hearing The Tortured Poets Department in April, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on the sales and streaming statistics of that album. Stay tuned!

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The Champions League is the most beloved tournament in Europe, but it’s also rife with disappointment for many teams and their fans. This is bound to happen in the battle for Europe’s most prestigious title. The stakes are high, and no matter what, somebody eventually has to lose.

But sometimes, match results come as a shock to everyone. When the underdog defeats all odds and beats a soccer giant, emotions run at an all-time high on both sides of the stadium. The bigger the losing team, the bigger the upset among fans.

In this article, we’ll examine ten of the biggest Champions League upsets to date—some older, some recent, but all equally shocking for the crowds.

Top 10 Biggest Champions League Upsets Of All Time

This list features some of Europe’s biggest clubs like Inter, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, the most surprising small-team comebacks, and some of the biggest Champions League upsets since the infamous 1992/93 season.

If you’re a fan of big soccer clubs like Inter, Real Madrid, and Barcelona, at least some of these are guaranteed to make your blood boil!

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10. Deportivo La Coruña 5–4 AC Milan (2003/04)

After taking over as AC Milan’s head coach in 2001, Carlo Ancelotti led the club to its sixth Champions League win in the 2002/03 season. However, the next year’s Champions League quarter-finals would bring the team’s biggest upset since 1993.

AC Milan started their 2003/04 run in full force, winning their 17th Scudetto at the time and later entering the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4–1 advantage against Deportivo La Coruña.

Although Deportivo was participating in the Champions League for the fourth consecutive year, the Spanish team had never made it to the league semi-finals before.

It seemed like all the cards were stacked in Milan’s favor, yet Deportivo made a stunning comeback. Already leading with three goals before halftime, they won the second leg 4–0 against the Italians.

With this performance, Deportivo won the quarter-finals 5–4 on aggregate, blocking AC Milan’s entry into the semi-finals.

9. Villarreal 2–2 Inter Milan (2005/06)

Although the 2005/06 season saw Villareal’s first appearance in the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish team beat all expectations. Villareal knocked Inter Milan out of the quarter-finals after a tense 2–2 draw on aggregate, winning on away goals.

This came as a surprise after Inter’s successful streak for the season. In 2005/06, Inter Milan won their 14th Serie A title and went on to lift the Supercoppa for the second time since 1990.

Their run to the Champions League quarter-finals also saw them lose only one match (a 2–0 defeat to Porto in the group stage). In the round of 16, Inter Milan beat Ajax with a 3–2 score on aggregate.

By comparison, Villareal had a streak of zero losses prior to their match against Inter in the first leg of the quarter-finals. However, the Champions League newcomers only had two decisive wins for the season (1–0 against Benfica and 1–0 against Lille).

8. Maccabi Haifa 2-0 Juventus (2022/23)

For number eight on our list, we have one of the more recent Champions League shocks—a defeat that marked one of Juventus’s worst seasons.

Although Juventus had a rocky start to 2022, Maccabi Haifa’s 2–0 win was still a huge surprise to many fans. Despite Juventus’s previous 3–1 win against the Israeli team, this loss was the beginning of the end for the Italian giant.

After two prior losses to Benfica and PSG, Maccabi Haifa’s win pushed Juventus near the edge in the group stage, prompting harsh criticism for Massimiliano Allegri’s managerial downturn. With the next 3–4 loss to Benfica, Juventus’s crash out of the group stage was a first in nine years.

The loss to Maccabi Haifa was all the more surprising, given this was the team’s third appearance in the UEFA Champions League group stage and their first win against Juventus after two previous losses in the 2009/10 season.

7. Galatasaray 3–3 Manchester United (2023/24)

Man United might have been ranked as the 10th-best soccer team in early 2023, but the three-times Champions League winner suffered one of its most stinging blunders this season.

If their 3–2 loss to Galatasaray wasn’t enough, their subsequent 3–3 draw against the Turkish team might have been Man United’s biggest Champions League upset to date.

Despite Manchester United’s powerful start, which had them leading with 2 goals at 18 minutes, Ziyech and Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s goals in the second half helped Galatasaray even the score, ending the match with a draw.

This match marked the Brits’ fourth winless game in the group stage before their upcoming match against Bayern, which many fans saw as a moment of no return.

Worse yet, this event saw Man United concede its 14th goal in five matches, reaching the bottom of Group A and setting an embarrassing record for most goals conceded by an English team in one single group stage.

6. Schalke 7–3 Inter Milan (2010/11)

Inter Milan’s 2009/10 Champions League win was still fresh for many fans, but the 2010/11 season was already tense for Inter.

The Italian team kicked off with a draw against FC Twente and later suffered two group-stage losses: 3–1 to Tottenham Hotspur and 3–0 to Werder Bremen. However, things looked up when Inter beat Bayern on away goals to enter the quarter-finals.

Still, the three-times Champions League winner struggled against Schalke. By halftime, the score was 2–2, though Inter ended up losing 5–2 in the first leg. The second match saw another 2–1 loss to Schalke, despite Inter’s aggressive game with 15 total attempts.

With an aggregate score of 7–3, Schalke beat Inter Milan and made the Champions League semi-finals for the first time, though the German team would later lose 4–1 to Manchester United.

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5. Marseille 1–0 AC Milan (1992/93)

The 1992/93 season was a big chapter in European soccer history for two reasons. First, it marked the event’s rebranding from the ‘European Cup’ to the now iconic ‘Champions League.’

Secondly, the cup concluded with one of the most shocking and controversial wins to date, and the match became one of the biggest Champions League upsets in history.

Milan was set to make history, becoming Europe’s fourth club to be awarded a permanent league trophy. They had already lifted the European Champion Clubs’ Cup four times up to the ‘92 season.

With legendary players like Marco van Basten and Paolo Maldini within its ranks, Milan’s victory seemed guaranteed.

This made the turn of events all the more shocking when Marseille beat AC Milan 1–0 in the final and became the first French team to win the UEFA Champions League.

Marseille’s win against AC Milan is still upsetting many fans today, especially considering the resurfacing of Marseille’s bribery and doping scandals in recent years.

4. Monaco 5–5 Real Madrid (2003/04)

Even before Cristiano Ronaldo joined in 2009, Real Madrid had long been a force to be reckoned with. The club’s solid reputation made Monaco’s unforeseen comeback one of the biggest upsets in European soccer history.

In the 2003/04 season, the Spanish club already had six European Champion Clubs’ Cups and three UEFA Champions League titles under its name. In fact, Real Madrid was the first team to win five consecutive editions from 1956–1960 and the first to be awarded a permanent trophy.

With zero losses up to the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals and a 4–2 win against Monaco in the first leg, few expected the French team’s 3–1 victory against Madrid in early April.

After a 5–5 draw on aggregate, Monaco won on away goals and knocked Real Madrid out of the quarter-finals. Ironically, their team’s top scorer for the season, Fernando Morientes, had only recently joined the team as a loan from Real Madrid.

3. Monaco 6–6 Manchester City (2016/17)

After a series of ups and downs in the previous season, Manchester City appointed Pep Guardiola as its new head coach. With the former Barcelona and Bayern star taking over, the 2016/17 season was expecting major upcoming events for Man City.

But their Champions League loss to Monaco wasn’t on the list, especially after their previous win at home against Barcelona in the group stage.

Man City got off to a good start in the first leg of the Round of 16. After a 5–3 win against Monaco, it seemed like City had the upper hand. However, Monaco was in very good form in the 2016/17 season, ranking fifth place alongside Juventus for total goals scored in the league.

Monaco led 2–0 before halftime in the second leg, and Tiémoué Bakayoko’s goal 77 minutes in ended the Round of 16 tie with a 6–6 aggregate score.

With a win on away goals, Monaco blocked Manchester City from reaching the quarter-finals. This marked not only a huge comeback for Monaco but also the first time in Guardiola’s managerial career that he failed to make the semi-finals.

2. Roma 4-4 Barcelona (2017/18)

AS Roma might have been making its tenth appearance in the Champions League, but Barcelona had already lifted the cup five times, most recently in the 2014/15 season.

Barcelona’s 2017/18 season was already a resounding success. With just one loss, they won both the La Liga and Copa del Rey. Unfortunately, their defeat to Roma in the quarter-finals would make for an unexpected conclusion.

After a strong start at home, the Spanish giants kept their rhythm in the Champions League, crushing the group stage and round of 16 with zero matches lost. The team was in top shape for the season, with Lionel Messi ranking second in the 2017 Ballon d’Or.

Later, Barcelona beat Roma 4–1 in the first leg. It seemed like Barcelona’s entry into the semi-finals was a given. But the Italian team made one of the greatest comebacks in the League’s history.

The second leg ended with Barcelona losing 3–0 to Roma (with a 4–4 aggregate score), and Roma winning on away goals, kicking Barcelona out of the race.

1. Lyon 3-1 Manchester City (2019/20)

Although Manchester City hadn’t won a Champions League title before, their recent home success and impressive start in the 2019 season made them a crowd favorite to win this time around.

Man City ranked #1 in the 2019 soccer power index, so the hopes were higher than ever. Given their run to the quarter-finals, their defeat to Lyon was a huge shock.

Since starting his tenure at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola established himself as the club’s most prolific coach. In the 2017/18 season, his team went on to establish a Premier League record for the most consecutive victories after winning 18 games in a row.

In the 2019/20 season, Man City lifted its third consecutive English League Cup under Guardiola and entered the Champions League quarter-finals with 0 losses and a 4–2 victory on aggregate against Real Madrid.

But despite beating the Spanish giants, Manchester City lost to Lyon in the first leg of the quarter-finals. The English team was in possession of the ball for most of the game and had nearly three times as many attempts as Lyon, but in the end, they suffered a 3–1 loss to their French rival.

Which Club Has The Most UEFA Champions League Wins?

As of 2023, Real Madrid dominates the Champions League, ranking #1 for the most title wins, total games played, and total appearances in league finals.

Last season, Real Madrid had 14 Champions League wins, twice as many as its closest runner-up, AC Milan. According to UEFA’s official website, Real Madrid is also the club with the most consecutive Champions League wins, recorded between 2016 and 2018.

From 1955–2023, Real Madrid played 476 Champions League games, more than any other European soccer giant, including Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

As of 2023, Real Madrid had also played in 17 Champions League finals, making it among Europe’s top three clubs for most consecutive league finals appearances.

With Real Madrid’s semi-final match against Bayern coming up soon, we might see the Spanish club extend its triple record this season.

What Was The Biggest Champions League Win?

According to UEFA, Real Madrid and Liverpool are currently the record holders for the overall biggest goal margin victories in the Champions League.

Liverpool set this record first, with an 8–0 win against Beşiktaş in the 2007 season group stage. Real Madrid equaled this feat in 2015 with an 8–0 group stage match against Malmö.

The second-biggest goal margin in Champions League history is 7–0, and it goes to multiple teams. Most notably, Bayern was the first team to win 7–0 twice in the round of 16—first, against Basel in 2012 and later, against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2015.

However, the biggest final win in the Champions League goes to AC Milan’s 4–0 victory against Barcelona in 1994. This is still the biggest goal margin recorded in the finals, and went down as one of the most memorable wins in Champions League history.

What’s The Best Champions League Player Of All Time?

According to UEFA’s all-time stats and rankings, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most prolific player in Champions League history. To date, he’s played in 187 matches and scored 141 goals, having a 12-goal edge over Lionel Messi at #2.

Ronaldo also has the most assists, 42 as of last season, and was ranked the top goalscorer for six consecutive Champions League seasons, from 2012/13 to 2017/18.

But even beyond his impressive Champions League figures, Cristiano Ronaldo has managed many amazing feats throughout his career so far, including:

Given his multiple records, we can safely say Ronaldo is not only the best player in Champions League history but one of the best soccer players in the world.

Who’s The Best Champions League Coach Of All Time?

As of the 2023/24 season, Carlo Ancelotti is the best coach in Champions League history. According to UEFA, Ancelotti has been in charge of and won the most UEFA Champions League games so far, even surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson.

In April 2024, Carlo Ancelotti had 201 games played and 114 wins in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola is his closest contender for the #1 spot, boasting 109 wins after 169 games played.

Since 2022, Carlo Ancelotti’s also set the latest record for the most UEFA Champions League titles won, which currently stands at four.

Second place goes to Pep Guardiola and Zinédine Zidane, both boasting three wins each. However, with Manchester City out of the league this season, we won’t see Guardiola equaling Ancelotti’s records this year.

Concluding Thoughts

The UEFA Champions League has provided countless unexpected outcomes and dramatic moments through the years. Even the biggest clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester City aren’t safe from these shocking defeats, and Man City’s 2019/20 loss to Lyon goes to prove it.

But we’re just scratching the surface. This list included the biggest Champions League upsets where bigger clubs crashed out of the race, though surprising defeats abound even without crowd favorites exiting the league. Barcelona’s 2–3 loss to Antwerp in this season’s group stage is just one such example.

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Soccer, also known as football outside North America, is a global phenomenon beloved by billions, and these 20 highest-paid soccer players are a big reason why.

Their skills and dedication, as well as their influence off the pitch, have not only brought them lucrative salaries but also made them a lot of money in endorsement contracts. 

In this guide, we explore the 20 highest-paid soccer players and uncover the bonuses that come with being the frontmen of one of the most popular sports in history.

Many of these players have set the bar for success both on and off the field and are a testament to the power of soccer. Let’s learn more about them.

Top 20 Highest-Paid Soccer Players 2023/2024

These talented soccer players are well-compensated for their hard work and influence. Let’s dive into their earnings. 

Note that while Jordan Henderson’s official earnings in Al Ettifaq in 2023 are within the range of other players in this article, there’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the earnings, some even suggesting he hasn’t been paid yet. For that reason, we haven’t included him in our list.

Rankings 20 to 16

20. Kalidou Koulibaly

Earnings, 2023: $21.7 million

We’re kicking off with the talented captain of the Senegalese national team, Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also the first person in the Saudi Pro League on our list. The Al-Hilal center-back joined the club in the summer of 2023, for an undisclosed fee.

His reported 2023 salary was €20 million ($21.7 million). He has an endorsement deal with Puma, and his net worth is believed to be $40 million.

19. Manuel Neuer

Earnings, 2023: $22.8 million

Number 19 on our list is Manuel Neuer, the captain of Bayern Munich and keeper for the German national team. He joined the Bundesliga club in 2011 in an €18 million transfer, and is set to stay there until June 2025. 

Neuer’s estimated earnings for the 2023/2024 season are €21 million ($22.8 million). He has endorsement deals with various brands, including Mercedes Benz, Adidas, and Head & Shoulders. His net worth for 2024 is believed to be over $50 million.

18. Luka Modrić

Earnings, 2023: $23.7 million

The legendary Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić is 18th in our ranking. The 38-year-old captain of the Croatian national team joined Real Madrid in 2012 for a fee of £30 million and is due to leave the club in June 2024.

As of 2023, Modrić’s reported salary was $23.7 million, making him the third-highest-paid Real Madrid player that year.

As well as his salary, Modrić receives earnings from his endorsement deals with brands like Nike. His net worth is estimated to be $75 million.

17. David Alaba

Earnings, 2023: $24 million

The second-highest earner in the Read Madrid team is Austrian center-back or left-back David Alaba. He’s also the captain of the Austrian national soccer team and is the second-youngest player to ever play for them. 

Alaba joined Real Madrid in 2021 for a 5-year contract in a transfer worth €20 million, with an annual salary of €22.5 million ($24 million). He also earns endorsements from HypoVereinsbank Dr. Dre, promoting the company’s headphones.

As of 2024, Alaba’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $20 million.

16. Toni Kroos

Earnings, 2023: $26 million

Number 16 on our list is the highest-paid Real Madrid player, Toni Kroos. The German midfielder joined the club almost ten years ago from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee. He’s also on the German national squad, having come out of retirement for Euro 2024.

Kroos’ annual salary in 2023 was €24.38 million ($26 million) – just $2 million less than his teammate David Alaba who’s in the 17th spot. His net worth is believed to be $25 million.

Rankings 15 to 11

15. Oscar

Earnings, 2023: $26 million

The Brazilian midfielder known as Oscar is the only player on this list to play in the Chinese Super League. He joined Shanghai Port from Chelsea in 2016 for a reported sum of £60 million. He’s reported to earn around $26 million per year in the Chinese club, on par with Toni Kroos. 

Oscar used to be a model for Calvin Klein and also has an endorsement deal with Adidas. His reported net worth is believed to be $70 million.

14. N’Golo Kante

Earnings, 2023: $26 million

Former Chelsea player, Frenchman N’Golo Kante takes the 14th spot. 

In the summer of 2023, he joined the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad for an undisclosed transfer fee, where he’s set to earn approximately $108 million over the four-year contract. That means that he’s earning $26 million in the 2023/2024 season, similar to Oscar. 

As of 2024, Kante’s net worth amounts to approximately $45 million. He is reported to have an endorsement deal with Adidas. 

13. Frenkie de Jong

Earnings, 2023: $27 million

Number 13 on our list is Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch central midfielder and Barcelona fourth captain is one of La Liga’s highest-paid players. He joined the club in 2016 for a transfer fee of €75 million.

Despite some issues surrounding his salary, he’s recently renewed his contract with Barcelona. The renewal came after de Jong had made €25 million ($27 million) in 2023. 

De Jong has an endorsement deal with Nike, which is financing part of his salary in the club. His net worth amounts to $20 million.

12. Kevin De Bruyne

Earnings, 2023: $35 million

Although he might be only number 12 on our list, Kevin de Bruyne, captain of Manchester City and the Belgian national team, is the highest-paid English Premier League (EPL) player in 2024. He joined Manchester City in 2015, and his transfer fee was €75 million. 

In 2023, De Bruyne’s earnings reached $35 million. These earnings are made up of the midfielder’s salary ($31 million) and endorsements from brands like McDonald’s, Hublot and Nike ($4 million). As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be $70 million.

11. Harry Kane

Earnings, 2023: $36 million

England’s national team captain, Harry Kane, who was the star of Tottenham FC until the 2023/2024 season, is now a striker for Bayern Munich. Kane’s August transfer cost the Bundesliga club $110 million, and he earned $36 million in 2023. 

Kane has a lifetime deal with Sketchers for an undisclosed sum and other endorsements. According to various sources, his net worth in 2024 is $40 million.

Rankings 10 to 6

10. Robert Lewandowski

Earnings, 2023: $36 million

Opening up our top ten is the Polish national team captain and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. He joined Barcelona in 2022 for a transfer fee of €45 million. 

The 35-year-old striker made $36 million in 2023, which breaks down as follows:

In total, the Polish striker’s net worth amounts to $75 million. 

9. Riyad Mahrez

Earnings, 2023: $36 million

In ninth place, is Riyad Mahrez, the captain of the Algerian national soccer team and the former Manchester City star. After five successful seasons at Manchester City, Mahrez was transferred to Al Ahli for a transfer fee of £30 million, boosting his 2023 salary to $34 million. 

The rest of his earnings that year ($2 million) came from endorsements from brands like Nike and Pepsi. So, his total earnings of $36 million tie with Lewandowski’s. 

Mahrez’s net worth is estimated to be $25 million. He also has an app called RM26, which he uses to update his fans on his everyday life.

8. Sadio Mane

Earnings, 2023: $38 million

One of the most prolific Saudi Pro League players, Sadio Mane, is number eight in our rating. Having joined Al Nassr in August 2023 for an undisclosed fee, the Senegalese forward earned $38 million in 2023 from his club and Senegal national team salary ($32 million) and endorsement deals ($6 million).

He has deals with New Balance, Nike, and Pepsi.

As of 2024, Mane has an estimated net worth of $30 million, according to Surprise Sports.

7. Mohammed Salah

Earnings, 2023: $56 million

The third-highest-paid EPL player of the 2023/2024 season is the seventh-highest-paid soccer player overall. Liverpool star Mo Salah has an estimated net worth of over $90 million in 2024. Having joined the club in 2017 for a fee of £36.5 million, he’s set dozens of records since.

In 2023, the captain of the Egyptian national soccer team made $56 million from his salary and endorsement contracts, including those with Adidas, Pepsi, and DHL. Salah is also a real estate investor. 

6. Erling Haaland

Earnings, 2023: $63 million

Norwegian national team and Manchester City star Erling Haaland gets the sixth spot on our list. He’s one of the only two players (the other being Kane) who’ve scored against every EPL team they’ve ever faced. 

The 23-year-old striker joined Manchester City in 2022 for a €60 million ($64 million) transfer fee.

In 2023, Haaland made $63 million, including $45 million in salary and $15 million in endorsements. The endorsements include a 2023 deal with Nike and a deal with TAG Heuer. As of 2024, Haaland’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million.

Ratings 5 to 1

Now, it’s time for the top five highest-paid soccer players in 2023–24.

5. Karim Benzema

Earnings, 2023: $78 million

Opening up our top five highest-paid footballers is the French striker Karim Benzema. As the captain of Saudi’s Al-Ittihad, he earned $78 million in 2023, consisting of $70 million in salary and $8 million in endorsements. There was no transfer fee. 

Unlike many other players on our list, Benzema retired from international football in 2022. He’s a teammate of N’Golo Kante, both in Al-Ittihad and the French national team.

The striker is endorsed by brands like Adidas, Hyundai, and EA Sports. His net worth is estimated to be $70 million. 

4. Neymar

Earnings, 2023: $121 million

Another player who’s found himself in a Saudi club is the Brazilian soccer legend and influencer Neymar, Jr. He is number four on our list. 

The sixth-highest-paid athlete in the world plays for Al Hilal (as of August 2023), with a transfer fee of €92 million ($98 million). Neymar is also a member of Brazil’s international squad. His teammate is Kalidou Koulibaly (20th on our list). 

In 2023, Neymar earned $121 million, made up of a $86 million salary and $35 million in endorsements. He has endorsement contracts with Unilever, Volkswagen, and Nike.

As one of the most prolific and influential figures in soccer, it’s no surprise Neymar earns such a high salary. His net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $250 million.

3. Kylian Mbappe

Earnings, 2023: $125 million

The French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who’s due to leave PSG this summer to join Real Madrid is quickly making a name for himself. The 25-year-old captain of the French team is currently worth approximately $180 million, according to Give Me Sport.

In 2023, Mbappe became the fifth-highest-paid athlete in the world. He earned $125 million that year: $100 million on the pitch and $25 million from endorsements, which included contracts with brands such as Nike and Oakley.

2. Lionel Messi

Earnings, 2023: $130 million

Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentinian national team and Inter Miami, is the third-highest-paid athlete in the world overall and the second-highest-paid soccer player on the planet. 

In 2023, he earned $130 million, split equally between his club salary and endorsements. He has endorsements from brands like Gatorade, Pepsi, and Mastercard.

Messi might be the second-highest-paid soccer player, but he is reportedly the richest in the world. His net worth in 2024 is reported to be $650 million.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Earnings, 2023: $275 million

The player at the top of our list is not only very well-compensated but also the highest-paid athlete in 2023 and the third-highest-paid athlete of all time.

Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, earned a total of $275 million in 2023. 

This impressive figure includes both his salary at the Saudi club ($215 million) and endorsements from brands like Nike and Binance (worth $60 million). He’s the only athlete on this list to have made over $200 million. As of 2024, Ronaldo’s net worth is reported to be $600 million – $50 million lower than Messi’s.

Who Are The Highest-Paid Female Soccer Players in 2023–2024?

Unfortunately, female soccer players in Europe aren’t paid nearly as much as their male counterparts. In fact, many of the highest-paid women in soccer play for US teams. 

Here are the top five highest-paid female soccer players in 2023/2024:

Read our article on the highest-paid women footballers in 2023/24 if you’d like to know more.

Concluding Thoughts

These 20 exceptional male athletes have truly earned their high wages by setting high standards for the rest of the soccer community – both on and off the pitch.

Whether they choose to stay with their team for a decade or longer, like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, or try out different teams like Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo, they’re certain to stun the public and bring in huge revenues to soccer.

In our upcoming articles, we’ll examine athletes from other disciplines – both male and female. Stay tuned!

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Soccer has long been a lucrative field, but big associations, particularly in Europe, have been bringing in record revenues over the past two decades. Unsurprisingly, top players are also getting paid better than ever. But what about their coaches?

Being a soccer manager is a demanding job that comes with immense pressure – but thankfully, the pay is pretty good, especially for those managing big-name clubs. In this article, we’ll examine the top 10 highest-paid soccer coaches in the world in 2023-24.

Keep reading to see who makes the most this season!

Top 10 Highest Paid Soccer Coaches In 2023-24

This list of the best-paid coaches features big names from Europe’s most famous and valuable clubs.

Unsurprisingly, the richest soccer managers this season are signed with Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United, among others. Let’s see how they stack against each other!

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10. Simone Inzaghi (Yearly Salary – $11 million)

Club: Inter Milan

We kick off our list with Simone Inzaghi, the tenth-best-paid soccer manager in 2023-2024. According to a 2023 report by L’Equipe, the 48-year-old coach currently earns a yearly salary of $11 million.

Inzaghi took over as Inter’s head coach in 2021 after Antonio Conte’s departure and established himself as one of the club’s most prolific coaches.

Earlier in 2024, Inter lifted its eighth Italian Super Cup trophy after winning the third consecutive Supercoppa title under Inzaghi. Over his first three seasons as Inter’s manager, Inzaghi broke the record for the highest number of wins after 300 Serie A games – 179 victories as of March 2024.

Despite Inter’s recent 2–1 loss to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Simone Inzaghi has already earned his reputation as one of the best coaches in Inter’s history, winning approximately two-thirds of all games played so far.

Inzaghi’s impressive run is said to have sparked the interest of major EPL clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United. However, the former striker plans to extend his contract with Inter Milan until 2027.

9. Erik ten Hag (Yearly Salary – $11.3 million)

Club: Manchester United

The former Ajax head coach took over as the manager of Manchester United in 2022. According to a recent wage ranking provided by The Sun, Erik ten Hag has been earning approximately $11.3 million a year, which puts him in ninth place on our list.

Ten Hag had a rocky start in the 2022-23 season, losing his first two games in the Premier League. However, the coach soon went on to achieve 20 victories in the EFL Cup in record time, an impressive feat that even surpassed Sir Alex Ferguson’s early achievements at Man Utd.

Still, in the 2023-24 season, Ten Hag came under fire for the team’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle United and the subsequent EFL Cup exit. Later in December, Man Utd exited the UEFA Champions League after losing to Bayern Munich.

However, the team is making a comeback at home, advancing to the semi-finals of the FA Cup after their 4-3 victory against Liverpool.

Despite the many ups and downs over the past two seasons, Ten Hag currently has a 60.8% win percentage, the best statistic in the history of Manchester United so far.

The coach confirmed a contract extension earlier this year, so we’re all eager to see what the future holds.

8. Carlo Ancelotti (Yearly Salary – USD $12.2 million)

Club: Real Madrid

In 2021, Carlo Ancelotti started his second turn managing Real Madrid since 2015. According to the same Sun article mentioned earlier, the 64-year-old coach earned $12.2 million a year in 2023-24, cementing his position as the eighth-best-paid soccer coach.

Given his impressive track record, Ancelotti’s being among the world’s top 10 highest-paid soccer coaches is unsurprising. In 2022, after Real Madrid’s 4–0 win against Espanyol, he became the first manager to win all five major leagues in Europe.

In the same year, after Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory against Liverpool, Ancelotti became the first soccer coach to win the UEFA Champions League four times.

Earlier this year, after having completed 263 matches for Madrid, Ancelotti had an incredible 72.62% win rate, the highest in the club’s history. However, the team’s last match in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals ended with a 3–3 draw against Man City.

Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026 but announced he’d retire from coaching after that. Until then, he’ll remain among the best-paid coaches in the world.

7. Mauricio Pochettino (Yearly Salary – USD $13.2 million)

Club: Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino took the helm at Chelsea in July 2023, and according to The Sun, his contract promises a yearly salary of $13.2 million. This puts him in seventh place on our list.

Before joining Chelsea, the former Paris Saint-Germain coach won the Coupe de France after a 2–0 victory against Monaco and later led the French team to the Ligue 1 title with 26 wins out of 38 matches.

Earlier in 2024, he helped Chelsea score a 6–1 victory against Middlesbrough, securing the team’s spot in the EFL Cup finals. Unfortunately, Chelsea’s momentum came to a halt after their 1-0 loss to Liverpool.

So far, the Argentinian coach has been unable to break Chelsea’s unlucky streak in the Wembley finals. The 2024 match against Liverpool marked their sixth consecutive final defeat.

In the Premier League, Chelsea have moved from eleventh to ninth since the end of March, but they have only won 12 of 30 games so far.

6. Thomas Tuchel (Yearly Salary – USD $13.4 million)

Club: Bayern Munich

Thomas Tuchel left Chelsea in 2022 and signed his contract with Bayern Munich in 2023. He currently earns $13.4 million a year, one spot ahead of the current Chelsea coach, Mauricio Pochettino.

Although his contract was initially meant to end in 2025, Tuchel will leave his position one year earlier, after the end of the 2023-24 season, following a series of weak results.

Despite two impressive 2023 Bundesliga wins – 7-0 against VfL Bochum in September and 8-0 against Darmstadt in October – Bayern Munich also experienced its heaviest loss since 2019, a 5–1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in December.

In March 2024, Bayern Munich took another big hit following a 2–0 loss to Borussia Dortmund, which put an end to the team’s hopes for a Bundesliga title. This match concluded the 33-time Bundesliga champion’s exceptional run of 11 consecutive title wins since 2013.

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5. Max Allegri (Yearly Salary – USD $14.3 million)

Club: Juventus

In 2021, Massimiliano Allegri became Juventus’ head coach for the second time since 2014. He currently receives a $14.3 million yearly salary, making him the fifth highest-paid soccer coach in the world.

His impressive first run with Juventus assured his reappointment after Andrea Pirlo’s dismissal in 2021. From 2015 to 2018, Allegri won the Coppa Italia four consecutive times.

He also ended his first Juventus contract with a fifth consecutive Serie A victory in 2019, which helped him secure the second-most Scudettos wins in Italy, which currently stands at six. However, his second tenure hasn’t met the same results.

Most notably, in November 2021, Juventus came under fire for a 4–0 defeat against Chelsea, which marked the team’s biggest loss since 2004. In January 2023, Allegri experienced another record loss of 5–1 against Napoli, which ended the team’s winning streak in Serie A.

However, things are looking up in the 2023-24 Serie A, with Juventus currently sitting in third, just 6 points behind AC Milan. According to 2024 reports, Allegri is set to accept a salary cut to extend his contract with Juventus until 2027.

4. Jürgen Klopp (Yearly Salary – USD $18.9 million)

Club: Liverpool

According to recent figures, Jürgen Klopp earns nearly $18.9 million a year at Liverpool, which puts him fourth on our list of the richest soccer coaches this season.

He’s been Liverpool’s manager since 2015, and his record explains his long-trusted reign (and matching salary!). As of February 2024, Klopp has 13 trophies under his name, 10 of which he won while coaching Liverpool.

His most successful season by far was 2019-20, when Liverpool became the first English club to win the Champions League, Super Cup, and Club World Cup in the same year.

Later, in August 2022, Klopp’s team equaled Manchester United’s record for the biggest winning margin in Premier League history, scoring a remarkable 9–0 victory against Bournemouth. His latest grand success came in the 2023-24 season when Liverpool won their tenth EFL Cup after a 1–0 victory against Chelsea.

To his fans’ dismay, Klopp announced in early 2024 that he’d retire at the end of the 2023-24 season. It seems the 56-year-old coach won’t figure on next year’s top 10 list!

3. Steven Gerrard (Yearly Salary – USD $19 million)

Club: Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard signed his contract with Al-Ettifaq in July 2023, when he became one of the best-paid soccer coaches in the world. He reportedly earns a little over $19 million a year, which puts him one spot ahead of Jürgen Klopp on our list.

The former Liverpool midfielder only started his senior managerial career in 2018, when he became the head coach of Glasgow Rangers. During his time with Rangers, which lasted until 2021, the team completed its first unbeaten season since 1899.

In 2021, Rangers won the Scottish Premiership after an impressive streak of 32 wins, 6 draws, and 102 points for the season. His resounding success throughout the season earned him the title of SPFL Premiership Manager of the Year and kicked off his managerial career.

However, his start at Al-Ettifaq proved challenging, as his team endured a series of eight winless games in the Saudi Pro League throughout the winter. Despite this, Steven Gerrard signed a contract extension until 2027 this January.

2. Pep Guardiola (Yearly Salary – USD $24.8 million)

Club: Manchester City

Pep Guardiola, the former head coach of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, has been managing Manchester City since 2016. According to a March 2023 report by L’Equipe, Manchester City’s manager earns close to $24.8 million a year, ranking as the second best-paid soccer coach in the world.

Although not first on this list, Guardiola is the best-paid manager in England, and we can see why! Considered one of the best head coaches of all time, he’s among the world’s top managers after winning the most Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles.

In 2023, he also became the first soccer manager to win two European Trebles after Manchester City’s 1-0 victory against Inter in the UEFA Super Cup finals.

Guardiola’s latest achievement saw him win the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time, thanks to Manchester’s 4–0 victory against Fluminense.

Although his contract expires in 2025, Guardiola showed interest in extending his tenure. Either way, it seems he’s going to stay among the best paid coaches in the world for the upcoming years.

1. Diego Simeone (Yearly Salary – USD $37 million)

Club: Atletico Madrid

We reached the top of the list with Diego Simeone, who’s currently the highest-earning soccer coach in the world. His reported yearly salary of $37 million surpassed other big names on the list by a long margin.

Diego Simeone was appointed coach of Atletico Madrid in December 2011 and has been with the club for over 12 years. Last year, he signed to extend his contract until 2027, which could make him one of the longest-serving coaches in recent history.

In 2021, Simeone was named Club Coach of the Decade by the IFFHS, ahead of close rival Pep Guardiola. The IFFHS cited the manager’s impressive accomplishments up to that year, which included:

Since then, Atletico went on to win their second La Liga title in 2020-21. However, the team’s successful streak ended with a difficult season last year. Despite initial talks about exiting Atletico, Simeone recently extended his contract until 2027, despite a 20-30% pay cut.

We don’t know Diego Simeone’s salary for the upcoming seasons, but we can expect him to remain among the world’s top 10 best-paid coaches for a while.

What Is The Richest Soccer Club in the World?

According to statistics from 2023 and 2024, Manchester City and Real Madrid are currently battling for the #1 spot as the world’s richest soccer club, with Manchester City having an upper edge.

At the end of the 2022-23 season, Real Madrid had the highest revenue in the world, having generated a little over 831 million euros.

Manchester City came in second place, with revenue just shy of 826 million euros, roughly 0.7% less than its Spanish rival. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were also close behind in the top five, with revenues of over 800 million euros each.

However, according to the latest stats from 2023, Manchester City is the most valuable soccer club in the world, with an estimated brand value of 1.51 billion euros. Real Madrid ranked second, with a brand value of 1.46 billion euros that year.

In 2024, Manchester City also ranked #1 for the most valuable soccer squad in the world, thanks to a cumulative transfer value of over 1,380 million euros.

In this latest ranking, Real Madrid came in third place after Arsenal, with a transfer value of roughly 1,137 million euros.

Who Is The Highest Paid Soccer Coach Of All Time?

With a reported net worth of over USD $128 million, Diego Simeone is the highest-paid soccer coach in the world right now. But he’s not actually the world’s highest earner to date. That title goes to former Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney.

According to The Sun, Wayne Rooney’s net worth is estimated at USD $157 million, more than other big names on our list. According to 2023 figures, Rooney’s net worth even surpassed that of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rooney’s estimated wealth takes into account the money made not only as a coach, but also as a past player. For example, during his career as a forward for Manchester United, he reportedly used to earn over USD $314,000 a week!

His work as a player and later as head coach for Derby County and D.C. United also contributed to his total net worth, making him the richest soccer manager to date.

Concluding Thoughts

The most popular sport in the world also has some of the best-paid players and coaches. As this ranking shows, the coaches from big clubs make upwards of USD $10 million, with Diego Simeone topping the list at an astonishing USD $37 million per year.

However, this top could be changing for the next season, with a few of the coaches either exiting their clubs or extending their tenures with a pay cut. Will Simeone still be #1 in 2024-25? We’re eager to find out! Until then, we can sit back and watch how the rest of this season unfolds.

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The high stakes of the NFL world mean that some players get better compensation than others. And after Super Bowl LVIII, which was a true spectacle, the spotlight was not only on the amazing plays and Taylor Swift, but also on the teams’ salaries and bonuses.

In this guide, we review the salaries and incomes of the 2023 season’s top-earning players. These earnings reflect their market value, a combination of their football brilliance, their ability to draw fans into stadiums and viewers to screens, and, of course, their potential to drive their teams to the Super Bowl.

Let’s dive in.

The 20 Highest-Paid NFL Players, 2023–24

These 20 highest-paid NFL players are the true titans of the franchise – both on and off the field.

Very few of these athletes play for the same team, but many play in the same position (albeit not all). Let’s learn more about the touchdowns of their earnings.

Rankings 20 to 16

20. Aaron Donald

Earnings, 2023: $31.7 million (retired)

Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald scores the first salary touchdown on our list. Although he retired last month, the 32-year-old player is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players ever.

He spent his entire post-college NFL career with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams, joining them in 2014 on a $10.1 million contract. In 2023, Donald made $31.7 million on the field.

He has endorsement contracts with Nike, GoPuff, and AirBnB, to name a few, and his net worth is estimated to be $60 million.

19. Derek Carr

Earnings, 2023: $32.5 million

33-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr joined the team in March 2023 on a $150 million contract. Before that, Carr spent nine seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.

Carr earned $32.5 million in 2023, comprising a salary of $30 million and $2.5 million in endorsements. He has deals with brands such as Nike and Haute Living. His estimated net worth is approximately $80–85 million. 

18. Kirk Cousins

Earnings, 2023: $33 million

35-year-old Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is number 18 in our rating. He joined the Georgia team on a 4-year, $180 million contract in March of this year. However, he hasn’t had the smoothest start, as there are rumors of tampering.

Before joining the Falcons, Cousins played for the Minnesota Vikings for six seasons (2018–2023).  While playing for the Vikings in 2023, Cousins made $30 million in salary and $3 million in endorsement revenues.

He has deals with Nike, Bose, and DraftKings, among other brands. Cousins’ reported net worth is $120 million.

17. Jared Goff

Earnings, 2023: $33.5 million

Another quarterback on our list is the 29-year-old Detroit Lions player Jared Goff. He was traded to the Lions in 2021 from the Los Angeles Rams (in exchange for another quarterback on our list – Matthew Stafford), where he had played for five seasons, including one Super Bowl (2018). 

Goff’s salary in 2023 was approximately $33.5 million. He also has endorsement deals with Nike, Hulu, and BMW, and his net worth is believed to be $70 million.

16. Orlando Brown Jr.

Earnings, 2023: $33.8 million

The first offensive tackle on our list is Orlando Brown Junior, the 27-year-old Cincinnati Bengals star. He joined the Bengals in 2023 after signing a four-year contract worth $64 million.

Before that, he spent two seasons with the current champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. According to Sportico, Brown made $33.8 million in 2023, most of which came from his salary and $100,000 in endorsements. He has a net worth of $2.8 million.

Rankings 15 to 11

15. Chris Lindstrom

Earnings, 2023: $35.8 million

The 15th American football player on our list is the 27-year-old guard Chris Lindstrom. The Atlanta Falcons drafted him in 2019 out of college, and he has been with them ever since. In 2023, Kirk Cousins’ teammate signed a $105 million contract extension for five years with the Falcons.

Lindstrom reportedly made $35.8 million in 2023, $35.8 million of which came from his salary and $100,000 from endorsements. 

14. Josh Allen

Earnings, 2023: $37 million

The sole representative of the Buffalo Bills in our ratings is the 27-year-old quarterback Josh Allen. The New York team drafted him from college in 2018 and he is still with them as of 2024. 

In 2023, Allen earned $37 million in total, which breaks down as follows:

In addition to these income streams, Allen is a shareholder in a Buffalo golf ball company. His reported net worth is $14 million.

13. Russell Wilson

Earnings, 2023: $38 million

The 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson joined the Philadelphia team in March 2024, only for one year.

Before that, he had spent two years with the Denver Broncos (2022–2023) and ten years with the Seattle Seahawks, winning the Super Bowl in 2013. 

Wilson made $28 million in salary and $10 million in endorsement revenues in 2023 – a total of $38 million. The latter revenues came from deals with brands like Nike, Amazon, and Mercedes Benz. Wilson’s reported net worth is $165 million.

12. Rashan Gary

Earnings, 2023: $39.9 million

In 12th place is the 26-year-old defensive end Rashan Gary, of the Green Bay Packers. Unlike many other players on the list, Gary hasn’t been in the NFL that long, having joined the Wisconsin team in a 2019 draft.

Before that, he was in college and ran his own sports agency, Rashan Gary Sports. In 2023, Gary confirmed that his contract with the Packers would be extended for $107.5 million.

As of 2023, Gary earned $39.9 million, consisting of $39.5 million in salary and $400,000 in endorsement. 

11. Matthew Stafford

Earnings, 2023: $40 million

Number 11 on our list is the Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. After joining the Rams in 2021, he led them to a 2021 Super Bowl victory.

Before that success, Stafford spent 12 successful seasons with the Detroit Lions, which he joined in 2009 after leaving school early. 

Stafford reportedly earned $40 million in 2023. His net worth is believed to be $85 million. 

Rankings 10 to 6

10. Kyler Murray

Earnings, 2023: $42.5 million

Kicking off the top ten highest-paid NFL athletes is the 26-year-old Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

In 2019, Murray was drafted by the Cardinals from college in a four-year rookie contract worth $35.2 million and has been with them ever since. The renewed contract, signed in 2022, was worth $230 million.

In 2023, Murray made $42.5 million, including $39 million in salary and $3.5 million in endorsements. He has deals with Nike and BodyArmor and partly owns Myna Swap. Murray’s reported net worth is $40 million.

9. Dak Prescott

Earnings, 2023: $45 million

The only Dallas Cowboys man on our list is the 30-year-old quarterback Dak Prescott. He was drafted by the Cowboys in 2016 and renewed his contract in 2021 for another four years. The contract’s reported value was $160 million.

Prescott earned $45 million in 2023, as reported by Sportico. These earnings included a salary of $31 million and endorsement revenues of $14 million. These endorsements include deals with AT&T, Adidas, and Pepsi. Prescott’s net worth is estimated to be $70 million.

8. Aaron Rodgers

Earnings, 2023: $45.9 million

The oldest athlete in our ranking is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time, next to Peyton Manning. The 40-year-old New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was initially drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2005 and spent 17 seasons with them before being traded to the Jets in 2022.

In 2023, Rodgers signed a reworked two-year contract worth $75 million with the New York team. 

In 2023, Rodgers made $45.9 million, comprising $36.9 million in salary and $9 million in endorsements. He has deals with Adidas, Pizza Hut, and Sharpie, to name a few. Rodgers’ reported net worth is $200 million.

7. Deshaun Watson

Earnings, 2023: $46.5 million

Number seven on our list is the 28-year-old quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns quarterback joined the Ohio team in 2022 on a five-year contract worth $230 million. He previously played for the Houston Texans between 2017 and 2021. 

The lion’s share of Watson’s 2023 earnings ($46.5 million) comes from his salary, with only $500,000 coming from endorsement contracts. However, he has deals with big brands like Nike and Rolex. Watson’s net worth is believed to be $60 million.

6. Daniel Jones

Earnings, 2023: $47.5 million

The only New York Giants quarterback on our list is 26-year-old Daniel Jones. He was initially drafted in 2019 by the New York team out of college and signed a four-year $25.7 million contract. In 2023, Jones renewed his contract for $160 million.

Jones is the 36th highest-paid athlete of 2023 and the 6th highest-paid NFL player. Last year, he made $47.5 million: $46 million in salary and $1.5 million in endorsement revenues. He works with brands like Pepsi, Nike, and Verizon. Jones’ reported net worth in 2024 is $25 million.

Rankings 5 to 1

And now it’s time for the top five highest-paid NFL players, 2023 to 2024.

5. Jalen Hurts 

Earnings, 2023: $51 million

In fifth position of the top 20 highest-paid NFL players in 2023 is the 25-year-old Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. Although he hasn’t played professionally for long, having joined the Eagles in the 2020 draft, Hurts signed one of the most lucrative NFL deals in history in 2023.

The contract extension, worth $255 million, means he’ll be with the Pennsylvania team for five more years.

Hurts’ reported earnings for 2023 amount to $51 million. He also has endorsement deals with Pepsi, Gillette, and other brands. Hurts’ net worth is believed to be $30 million.

4. Joe Burrow

Earnings, 2023: $51.5 million

Another Cincinnati Bengals star on our list is the 27-year-old quarterback Joe Burrow. Drafted in 2020 by the Ohio team with a $36.1 million four-year contract, Burrow has since become one of the highest salaried players, thanks to the 2023 contract extension worth $275 million.

Burrow’s $45.5 million salary and endorsement earnings of $6 million put him in fourth place. He has deals with Nike, Bose, and Nerf. Burrow’s estimated net worth is $40 million.

3. Nick Bosa

Earnings, 2023: $53.6 million

While a somewhat controversial figure, San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa is nonetheless one of the highest-paid NFL athletes and the richest defensive player.

The California team drafted the 26-year-old defensive end in 2019 with a four-year contract. He renewed his contract for five more years in 2023 for $170 million.

Bosa’s earnings in 2023 amounted to $53.6 million, including a salary of $51.1 million and endorsement revenues of $2.5 million. He has endorsement contracts with brands like Nike, Kroger, and EA. Bosa’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million.

2. Lamar Jackson

Earnings, 2023: $82.5 million

The silver medal in the highest-paid NFL player ranking goes to Lamar Jackson. The 27-year-old quarterback has been playing for the Baltimore Ravens since being drafted in 2018.

In April 2023, Jackson renewed his contract with the Ravens, with the new one worth $260 million.

Jackson reportedly made $82.5 million in 2023 – one of the only two players on our list whose salary exceeds $52 million. His earnings break down as follows:

Jackson’s net worth is believed to be $60 million.

1. Patrick Mahomes

Earnings, 2023: $84.3 million

Unsurprisingly, Patrick Mahomes, the MVP of the last two Super Bowls, takes top place on our list. The 28-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was selected by the Chiefs in the 2017 draft and joined with a $16.2 million contract, initially for four years.

In 2020, Mahomes signed a new ten-year contract with the team worth $503 million. To date, it is the largest NFL contract ever and the third-largest sports contract of all time.

In addition to being the highest-paid NFL player of 2023, Mahomes is also the tenth highest-paid athlete overall for that year. His total earnings amount to $84.3 million, which includes salary earnings of $59.3 million and $25 million in endorsement deals.

So, although his salary is lower than Jackson’s, he made more than the Ravens quarterback, thanks to the deals. And Mahomes has a large portfolio of endorsement deals, including Oakley, Adidas, Head & Shoulders, and Prime. His reported net worth is around $80 million.

Which NFL Team Pays the Best?

In the 2022/2023 American football season, the Los Angeles Rams had the highest payroll, amounting to $330 million.

They were closely followed by the New Orleans Saints ($320 million), the Tampa Bay Buccanneers ($310 million), and the Los Angeles Chargers ($304 million). The lowest-paying team was the Chicago Bears, with a payroll of $191 million. 

What Was the Most Expensive NFL Transfer of All Time?

As we’ve mentioned, the most expensive NFL contract of all time was Patrick Mahomes’ contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs, worth $503 million. 

It’s also the third-largest sports contract of all time, after Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers and Cristiano Ronaldo’s $536 million transfer to Al Nassr.

And as the infographic shows, even though Joe Burrow had the second-largest NFL contract, it was worth far less than Mahomes’.

Concluding Thoughts

This ranking of the highest-paid NFL players of 2023 is a testament to the athletes’ skill and marketability, given their huge number of endorsements.

The highest-paid athlete is, of course, the MVP Patrick Mahomes, who shone in the last two Super Bowls. However, we believe that if he had still been playing, Tom Brady would’ve easily overtaken Mahomes.

According to Sportico, he’s the 23rd highest-paid athlete of all time, having earned $745 million during his career. But as he’s now retired, we’ll be keeping a close watch on the athletes on this list, especially those in their prime, like Mahomes and Burrow.

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The 20 Highest Paid NBA Players of 2023-24 represent the peak of financial success in pro basketball. While the National Basketball Association (NBA) stands as the top-level platform where athletes showcase their extraordinary skills, it is also a huge and influential platform of economic significance.

And that’s why marketers should pay attention.

The salaries of the NBA elite testify to their value as athletes and influencers. Of course, they get paid the big bucks for their on-court work, but their off-court endeavors, such as endorsements, sponsorships, and entrepreneurship, truly amplify their financial standing.

As we dive into the earnings of the top 20 highest-paid NBA Players of 2023-24, we’ll learn how the pursuit of excellence on the court means significant wealth. Let’s find out how much these masters of the game make – both on- and off- the court.

Top 20 Highest Paid NBA Players 2023-24

These amazing athletes come from different backgrounds and countries. But what they have in common is their love of the game and the unbelievable feats on their respective courts.

Each and every one of them made over $40 million in 2023, both from the game and the endorsements. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.

Rankings 20-16

20. Kyrie Irving

In the 20th spot, we have the 32-year-old shooting guard and point guard Kyrie Irving. The Dallas Mavericks star joined the Texas club in February 2023 after a 4-year stint with the Brooklyn Nets. He was also part of the US national team at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

Earnings, 2023: $43.2 million

In 2023, Irving earned $43.2 million, consisting of his salary of $36.2 million, and endorsements worth $7 million from brands like Nike and Pepsi. His 2024 net worth is estimated to be $90 million.

19. Zach LaVine

The first player on our list from Michael Jordan’s home team, the Chicago Bulls, is 29-year-old shooting guard Zach LaVine. He’s been with the Chicago team since 2017 after joining them from the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also represented the US in the postponed 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Earnings, 2023: $43.7 million

LaVine made $43.7 million last year, $37.7 million of which came from his salary. The other $7 million came from endorsement deals with brands like Adidas and Mountain Dew. His net worth is reported to be $90 million in 2024.

18. Trae Young

The 25-year-old Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is in 18th place on our list. He was traded to the Hawks in 2018 after college and remained with them ever since. He also represented the US in the 2016 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.

Earnings, 2023: $44.7 million

Young’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million. In 2023, Young is reported to have earned $44.7 million, which breaks down as follows:

17. Anthony Davis

The LA Lakers power forward and center Anthony Davis (AD) is 31 years old and has been with the Lakers since 2019, after a successful seven years with the New Orleans Pelicans (Hornets).

He also helped the US team win a gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London – one of the few players to do so without any NBA experience.

Earnings, 2023: $45.5 million

Davis reportedly earned $45.5 million in 2023, which consisted of his salary of $39 million and endorsement deals worth $6.5 million. The deals are from brands like Nike and ExxonMobil. He also has a deal with an esports organization, FaZe Clan. Davis’ reported net worth in 2024 is $160 million.

16. Nikola Jokic

The 29-year-old Serbian Nikola Jokic (aka ‘The Joker’) plays center for the Denver Nuggets. He joined them in 2015 from the Serbian League team Mega MIS. He also represented Serbia in various international tournaments.

Earnings, 2023: $45.7 million

The Nuggets star’s earnings for 2023 are similar to Davis’ – $45.7 million. They include his salary of $39.7 million and endorsement deals of $6 million from brands including Nike and Western Union. Jokic’s reported net worth is estimated to be $50 million.

Rankings 15-11

15. Devin Booker

Earnings, 2023: $46.3 million

The first Phoenix Suns player on our list is the 27-year-old shooting guard Devin Booker, who comes 15th in our rankings. Having joined the Arizona team straight out of college in 2015, he subsequently set several NBA records, including being the youngest player to ever score over 60 points in a single game.

He was also part of the US Olympic team at the 2020 Summer Olympics (conducted in 2021 in Tokyo due to COVID-19).

Booker’s 2023 earnings amounted to $46.3 million; $34.3 million came from his salary, and $12 million came from endorsements. He has deals with brands like Foot Locker and Chevrolet. As of 2024, Booker’s net worth is estimated to be $60 million.

14. Joel Embiid

30-year-old Cameroonian player Joel Embiid is the center for the Philadelphia 76ers. He joined the Pennsylvania team straight out of college in 2014 but missed the first two seasons due to an injury.

Earnings, 2023: $46.8 million

Embiid earned $46.8 million in 2023, which included his salary of $38.8 million and endorsement revenues of $8 million. He has endorsement deals with several brands, including Under Armour, Pepsi, and Amazon. His estimated 2024 net worth is $100 million.

13. Jimmy Butler

Earnings, 2023: $47.9 million

Nicknamed ‘Playoffs Jimmy,’ the 34-year-old small forward Jimmy Butler III comes 13th on our list. He joined the Miami Heat in 2019 in a sign-and-trade deal after just one season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Butler was also on the US team in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

The small forward’s earnings for 2023 amount to $47.9 million and include his salary of $40.4 million and endorsement deal earnings of $7.5 million.

Butler has endorsement deals with Google, Tag Heuer, and Hyperice, to name a few. He also has a coffee brand called Bigface. His net worth is estimated to be $80 million in 2024.

12. Luka Dončić

The second Dallas Mavericks star on our list is the 25-year-old Slovenian Luka Dončić. He’s been shooting guard and point guard for the Texas team since 2018, after his departure from the Liga ACB team Real Madrid. He also plays for the Slovenian national basketball team.

Earnings, 2023: $49.7 million

In 2023, Dončić earned $49.7 million. $37.7 million is believed to have come from his salary, and the remaining $12 million from endorsement deals. Among those are deals with the NBA2K video game and a shoe deal with Nike. Dončić’s net worth is reported to be $25 million.

11. Kawhi Leonard

Earnings, 2023: $50.1 million

The first player on our list whose 2023 earnings have surpassed $50 million is the 32-year-old small forward for the LA Clippers Kawhi Leonard. He joined the Clippers in 2019 after a single season in Canada with the Toronto Raptors.

He was also chosen to represent the US in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London alongside the late Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.