The NFL has had many prominent power couples over the years, but perhaps none have surpassed Travis Kelce – Taylor Swift.
Kelce, a two-time Super Bowl winner and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is a household name among football fans. He could play a number of key roles in Chiefs games.
As for Swift, she is even more famous than Kelce. Entering the entertainment industry at the age of 15, the pop star has become one of the most powerful and richest artists in the world, winning countless awards in her career.
Who is richer, Travis Kelce or Taylor Swift? Let’s find out about the income of the golden couple of American entertainment industry.
Travis Kelce Net Worth
According to Yahoo Finance, Kelce has a net worth of about $30 million – not a small number for a football player. Most of his wealth comes from playing. However, in recent years, the NFL star has had a large source of income thanks to advertising contracts. In 2023 alone, Kelce starred in commercials for DirecTV, State Farm and Pfizer, among other brands. In addition, the podcast “New Heights” that this player produces with his brother Jason has received enthusiastic support from the audience, causing revenue to skyrocket.
Now that he is a celebrity, Kelce’s net worth is set to increase rapidly.
Travis Kelce’s contract
Kelce is currently in the second year of a four-year, $57.25 million contract extension with the Chiefs. Kelce’s average annual salary is currently $14.31 million, ranking him fourth on the list of highest-paid players. In addition, his total guaranteed money is $22.75 million, ranking him 12th.
Class | Player | Team | Average annual salary |
1 | Darren Waller | Giants | 17 million USD |
2 | TJ Hockenson | Vikings | 16.5 million USD |
3 | George Kittle | 49ers | 15 million USD |
4 | Travis Kelce | Chiefs | 14.31 million USD |
5 | Dallas Goedert | Eagles | 14.25 million USD |
6 | Mark Andrews | Ravens | 14 million USD |
7 | Evan Engram | Jaguars | 13.75 million USD |
8 | David Njoku | Browns | 13.69 million USD |
9 | Dawson Knox | Bills | 13 million USD |
10 | Jonnu Smith | Falcons | 12.5 million USD |
Given his accomplishments and accolades, Kelce’s salary is currently considered low. He shared with Vanity Fair: “My manager kept telling me how underpaid I was and why I didn’t go to the team leadership to resolve this issue. However, I had a reason to explain why I didn’t want to ask for a raise.
I’m enjoying the winning atmosphere at the Chiefs and I love it here. I don’t want to leave the Chiefs for a higher salary somewhere else, although there was a case of my former teammate – Tyreek left the team and now he makes over $30 million/year, 2 to 3 times my current salary.
Travis Kelce’s Income
According to Spotrac.com, Kelce’s career earnings are around $77 million, meaning he’s earned an average of $7 million per season over the past 11 seasons with the Chiefs.
Travis Kelce Annual Income Statistics
Year | Income |
2013 | 1,108,304 USD |
2014 | 531,000 USD |
2015 | 678,000 USD |
2016 | 10,646,000 USD |
2017 | 3,418,750 USD |
2018 | 8,050,000 USD |
2019 | 8,750,000 USD |
2020 | 9,294,294 USD |
2021 | 11,805,872 USD |
2022 | 10,500,000 USD |
2023 | 12,250,000 USD |
Total | 77,032,220 USD |
Kelce will increase his career earnings to more than $100 million if he plays through his contract, including all the add-ons, in 2025. But even if he retires before then, Kelce will still be one of the most impressive and richest players in the NFL.
Taylor Swift Net Worth
While Kelce has amassed an impressive net worth and a steady income, he’s still modest compared to Swift.
According to Forbes, the pop star’s net worth, born in 1989, is estimated at $1.1 billion, a significant increase after the success of the first leg of the “Eras Tour” – which brought in a profit of about $190 million after tax.
In addition, the singer has sold over 100 million records worldwide, is the most streamed artist in Spotify history, and has won 12 Grammys and many other awards during her nearly two decades in the industry.
Not only in the US or Europe but all over the world, tickets to her tours and souvenirs are selling very well. Currently, the female singer is at the peak of her career with the value of all her music publications estimated at about 500 million USD.
Taylor Swift salary, career income
Taylor Swift does not receive an official salary from any business. In addition, the singer’s annual income will depend on revenue from album releases, tours or other activities.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Swift makes about $150 million a year, more than Kelce made in his entire career with the Chiefs. However, in 2022, Forbes estimates the music star will only make about $92 million.
Regardless, it’s clear that Taylor Swift makes more than Kelce, if not a lot more.