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updated at April 15, 2024 at 11:54 AM
WWE has worked endlessly to maintain its position as the world's largest wrestling company. The firm negotiates a 'downside guarantee' with each wrestler and pays them a base salary, bonuses for successful events and a percentage of goods sales that feature their pictures. Here are some of the highest-paid WWE wrestlers.
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The list of the top wrestlers earns money through salary, pay-per-view bonuses, merchandise sales, and endorsement deals. Most of these wrestlers are contracted with a primary wrestling promotion and receive a monthly salary supplemented by pay-per-view bonuses, royalties, and other incentives.
Summary list of the highest-paid WWE wrestlers
Rank | Name | Salary |
1 | Brock Lesnar | $12 million |
2 | John Cena | $8.5 million |
3 | Roman Reigns | $5 million |
4 | Randy Orton | $4 million |
5 | Triple H | $3.3 million |
6 | Becky Lynch | $3.1 million |
7 | AJ Styles | $3 million |
8 | Seth Rollins | $3 million |
9 | The Undertaker | $2.5 million |
10 | The Miz | $2 million |
11 | Kevin Owens | $2 million |
12 | Dolph Ziggler | $1.5 million |
13 | Braun Strowman | $1.2 million |
14 | Drew McIntyre | $1 million |
15 | Bobby Lashley | $1 million |
16 | Finn Bálor | $1 million |
17 | Karl Anderson | $640K |
Top 17 highest-paid WWE wrestlers
There are many highly-paid WWE wrestlers in 2024. This is due to the high number of athletes in the game. Below is a list of the top highest-paid wrestlers of all time.
17. Karl Anderson - $640k
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- Full name: Chad Allegra
- Date of birth: 20 January 1980
- Age: 44 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Karl is presently under contract with WWE and is an active wrestler on the SmackDown brand. He is part of The O.C. and has a history as a former member of the Bullet Club. He shares a strong friendship with AJ Styles and has been a longtime tag team partner with Doc Gallows. Karl Anderson earns an annual salary of $640k
16. Finn Bálor - $1 million
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- Full name: Fergal Devitt
- Date of birth: 25 July 1981
- Age: 42 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Bray, Ireland
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Finn is currently under a contract with WWE. He competes on the RAW brand as Finn Bálor. He is the founding member and the first manager of the Bullet Club stable. He is one of the WWE's highest-paid wrestlers. As of 2024, Finn Bálor's salary is estimated to be $1 million.
15. Bobby Lashley - $1 million
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- Full name: Franklin Roberto Lashley
- Date of birth: 16 July 1976
- Age: 47 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Junction City, Kansas, United States
Bobby Lashley is among the top 20 highest-paid WWE wrestlers of all time. He is also an MMA fighter. He was the ECW World Heavyweight Champion and the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice.
Lashley returned to WWE in 2020 and was re-crowned Intercontinental Champion for the second time. Bobby Lashley's salary is around $1 million.
14. Drew McIntyre - $1 million
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- Full name: Andrew McLean Galloway IV
- Date of birth: 6 June 1985
- Age: 38 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Ayr, Scotland
Drew is currently signed to WWE, performing on the Raw brand under the ring name Drew McIntyre. He is a two-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship and the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. He is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world today. Drew McIntyre's salary is $1 million annually.
13. Braun Strowman - $1.2 million
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- Full name: Adam Joseph Scherr
- Date of birth: 6 September 1983
- Age: 40 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, United States
Braun Strowman is a professional wrestler and former strongman. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Braun Strowman.
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He has won several championships, such as the WWE Intercontinental Championship, WWE Greatest Royal Rumble and NAS US Amateur National Championships. Braun Strowman's salary is $1.2 million.
12. Dolph Ziggler - $1.5 million
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- Full name: Nicholas Theodore Nemeth
- Date of birth: 27 July 1980
- Age: 43 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
As one of the most famous WWE superstars in 2024, Dolph Ziggler's salary is roughly $1.5 million. He is a professional wrestler and a stand-up comedian from the United States of America.
In 2004, Ziggler made his debut in WWE as a professional wrestler. WWE World Heavyweight Champion (twice), WWE United States Champion (twice), WrestleMania XXXII Champion (one).
11. Kevin Owens - $2 million
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- Full name: Kevin Yanick Steen
- Date of birth: 7 May 1984
- Age: 39 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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Kevin Owens is a Canadian professional wrestler who performs on the SmackDown brand. He was signed with WWE in 2014 and joined their developmental branch NXT before debuting on the main roster in May 2015.
Since his debut, he has won championships such as the NXT Championship, the Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, the United States Championship, and the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Kevin Owens' salary is $2 million.
10. The Miz - $2 million
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- Full name: Michael Gregory Mizanin
- Date of birth: 8 October 1980
- Age: 43 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Parma, Ohio, United States
The Miz is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He is a Raw Tag Team Champion with R-Truth. The Miz was signed by WWE in 2004 and has been on the main show since 2006.
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He has won championships such as Slammy Award, Grand Slam Champion, 2010 Money in the Bank, WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship, WWE United States Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship and WWE Championship. The Miz’s salary is $2 million.
9. The Undertaker - $2.5 million
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- Full name: Mark William Calaway
- Date of birth: 24 March 1965
- Age: 59 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Houston, Texas, United States
The Undertaker, also known as the Dead Man, is the WWE's longest-serving wrestler. He is regarded as the most popular and outstanding professional wrestler in WWE history.
He began his career in 1987, working for World Class Championship Wrestling under various gimmicks (WCCW). Despite retiring in 2020, he appeared in the Monday Night Raw 30th Anniversary special. The Undertaker's salary on WWE is estimated to be $2.5 million annually, and he is now signed to a Legends contract.
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8. Seth Rollins - $3 million
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- Full name: Colby Daniel Lopez
- Date of birth: 28 May 1986
- Age: 37 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Davenport, Iowa, United States
As of 2024, Seth Rollins' salary on an annual basis is around $3 million. He is among the top 10 highest-paid WWE wrestlers of all time. Seth Rollins is one of the most talented WWE superstars and members of Team Shield.
He has held numerous championships, including the FCW Grand Slam Champion, the first NXT Champion, the World Heavyweight Championship, and many more.
7. AJ Styles - $3 million
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- Full name: Allen Neal Jones
- Date of birth: 2 June 1977
- Age: 46 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United States
AJ is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. He debuted in 1998 and competed for various independent promotions. He joined WWE officially in 2016.
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He has won numerous championships, including the IPW Heavyweight Championship four times and the IWGP Heavyweight Championship twice. AJ Styles' salary is alleged to be $3 million.
6. Becky Lynch - $3.1 million
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- Full name: Rebecca Quin
- Date of birth: 30 January 1987
- Age: 37 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Limerick, Ireland
Becky Lynch is one of the highest-paid WWE female wrestlers. Becky Lynch's salary is around $3.1 million annually. She began her training at Finn Balor's wrestling school.
Becky agreed to terms with WWE in 2013 and is currently regarded as one of the best female wrestlers on both Raw and Smackdown. She has won several championships in her wrestling career, including the WWE Raw Women's Championship.
5. Triple H - $3.3 million
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- Full name: Paul Michael Levesque
- Date of birth: 27 July 1969
- Age: 54 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States
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Triple H made his debut in WWE in 1995 as Hunter Hearst Helmsley. In 2019, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of D-Generation X. He is the Executive Vice president of strategy and global talent development. He is the creator and executive producer of the NXT brand. Triple H's salary is estimated to be $3.3 million.
4. Randy Orton - $4 million
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- Full name: Randal Keith Orton
- Date of birth: 1 April 1980
- Age: 44 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Randy is a professional wrestler and actor currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. Orton is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, with a career spanning over 20 years.
As a professional wrestler, he has won several championships, including the World Championship, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and the WWE United States Championship. Randy Orton's salary is $4 million. He is among the highest-paid wrestlers.
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3. Roman Reigns - $5 million
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- Full name: Leati Joseph Anoaʻi
- Date of birth: 25 May 1985
- Age: 38 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Pensacola, Florida, United States
Roman Reigns is a professional wrestler, actor, and former football player. He has won the WWE Championship four times, the WWE Universal Championship twice, the WWE Tag Team Championship, the 2015 Royal Rumble Champion, and the Slammy Award seven times. Roman Reigns earns roughly $5 million annually, making him among the top 10 highest-paid WWE wrestlers in 2024.
2. John Cena - $8.5 million
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- Full name: John Felix Anthony Cena
- Date of birth: 23 April 1977
- Age: 46 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: West Newbury, Massachusetts, United States
How much did John Cena make in WWE? John Cena's salary is around $8.5 million annually. He is the WWE's most popular and beloved wrestler of all time.
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He is also one of the most successful actors and TV host. His professional wrestling career began in 1999. For the last 13 years, he has been WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, and WWE US Champion. He has also been a WWE World Champion several times.
1. Brock Lesnar - $12 million
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- Full name: Brock Edward Lesnar
- Date of birth: 12 July 1977
- Age: 46 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Webster, South Dakota, United States
Brock Lesnar is the only person to have won all the primary heavyweight championships in WWE, UFC, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Who has the highest salary in WWE?
As of 2024, Brock Lesnar's salary is estimated to be $12 million. He is the one of the highest-paid WWE wrestlers ever. Brock is widely regarded as one of the world's most prolific athletes.
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Who is the No 1 richest wrestler in WWE?
Vince McMahon is the richest wrestler, with a net worth of $1.8 billion. He is the co-founder of WWE, the world's largest wrestling promotion.
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These are the ten richest wrestlers in the world as of 2024.
Rank | Name | Net worth |
1 | Vince McMahon | $1.8 billion |
2 | Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson | $800 million |
3 | Stephanie McMahon | $150 million |
4 | Triple H | $150 million |
5 | John Cena | $80 million |
6 | Steve Austin | $30 million |
7 | Hulk Hogan | $25 million |
8 | Stacy Keibler | $25 million |
9 | Chris Jericho | $18 million |
10 | The Undertaker | $17 million |
How much do WWE wrestlers get paid per match?
Wrestlers in the WWE are paid according to contract agreements, which vary greatly depending on the individual. The majority of wrestlers are paid a base salary plus bonuses, benefits, merchandise sales, and other sources of income. WWE salaries per month can range from 100k for lower-tier wrestlers to millions of dollars for top-tier performers.
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What is the lowest salary in WWE?
The lowest reported base salary for a WWE wrestler on the main roster (Raw or SmackDown) is $250,000 per year. This is just the base salary, and wrestlers can earn additional income through things like merchandise sales bonuses, pay-per-view appearances, and other perks.
The highest-paid WWE wrestlers are some of the biggest names in the wrestling industry. They have worked hard for their salaries, bonuses, and other sources of income, such as endorsement deals.
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