In 2024, the biggest superstars in WWE drew in salaries that showed how big their contribution was to the success of the company. Among them was leading roster Brock Lesnar, estimated to have taken in $12 million yearly, placing him as the highest-paid wrestler in WWE. His compensation includes a base salary, pay-per-view bonuses, and a share of merchandise sales to show just how big of a draw he is for the organization.
Behind Lesnar is Roman Reigns, who trailed him by a pretty hefty margin but an annual income sum of approximately $5 million nonetheless represents a pretty strong second-place showing. With him in the role as the face of the WWE and literally being the centrepiece of tons of major stories, the figure of money being paid to him actually justifies it.
Other Notable WWE Top Earners
Randy Orton remained consistent in the top range of WWE stars, so his pay was valued at $4.5 million per year. His consistency from one year to another, with this payday, certainly makes him one of the sure-fire highest earners in the company.
Triple H, for the most part now an executive and not competing in-ring, made $3.6 million annually. The man behind the scenes has become a driving force in the creative direction of WWE.
AJ Styles is known for his in-ring ability and was on an annual salary of $3.5 million, which represents his value to the company as one of its top talents.
Becky Lynch spearheaded the women's division, earning $3 million annually. She is one of the most popular stars in the company and has played a huge role in raising the stock of the women's division. Seth Rollins pulled level with Lynch, netting a cool $3 million annually. Indeed, versatility and consistency have placed Rollins at the core of WWE programming.
Even in his retirement from active competition, The Undertaker was drawing in $2.5 million a year from a Legends contract, proof of the longevity of his reign and the perpetual pull he had on wrestling fans.
Equally consistent in and out of the ring, performer, and media personality The Miz made $2.5 million annually.
For being the Chief Brand Officer of WWE, Stephanie McMahon received an annual compensation of $2.5 million, speaking volumes about her position in the company's corporate structure.
These figures really show WWE's commitment to paying its top talent in relation to their worth inside the company. The high earnings of these superstars really show how lucrative professional wrestling can be at the highest level.