The Rio Olympics already concluded but many fans especially that of Schooling are still rejoicing for his big win which gave Singapore gold. The Rio Olympics showcased skills of many athletes from around the world. All are remarkable in their own right but there are few who are known not only for their skills but also for their pay.
Forbes already made the list of the highest paid athletes. Some may surprise you, some may not. So, here is the list:
- Kevin Durant: Kevin Durant is the number one highest paid athlete in Rio Olympics according to Forbes. Somehow this is not surprising with salary of $20.2 million. Add performance bonuses and sponsorship, his total earnings amount to $56.2 million.
- Novak Djokovic: Novak Djokovic is the number two highest paid athlete with the salary of $21.8 million. If you include all his endorsements and performance bonuses, his total earnings amount to $55.8 million.
- Neymar and Rafael Nadal: Neymar’s salary is at $14.5 million. If you include performance bonuses and endorsements, total earnings amount to $37.5 million. Rafael Nadal is also in the same stop with salary of $5.5 million and total earnings of $37.5 million.
- Kei Nishikori: Kei Nishikori’s salary is at $3.5 million but add bonuses and sponsorship, his total earnings amount to $33.5 million.
- Usain Bolt: Usain Bolt’s salary is $2.5 million but add if you add sponsorship and bonuses, his total earnings amount to $32.5 million.
- Carmelo Anthony: Anthony has a salary of $22.9 million. With bonuses and sponsorship, his total earnings amount to $30.9 million.
- Serena Williams: Serena William’s salary is $8.9 million. If you add bonuses and endorsements, her total earnings amount to $28.9 million.
- Kylie Irving: Kylie Irving and basketball make a good match. His salary is $16.6 million. With sponsorship and bonuses, his total earnings amount to $27.6 million.
- Paul George: The list keeps getting longer for basketball players. Paul George’s salary is $17.1 million. His total earnings amount to $24.1 million.
- Andy Murray: Andy’s salary is $8 million. His total earnings amount to $23 million with bonuses and sponsorships.
- Jimmy Butler: Jimmy’s salary is $19.9 million. His total earnings amount to $20.6 million.
- DeAndre Jordan: DeAndre has a salary of $19.7 million. With sponsorship and bonuses, his total earnings amount to $20.5 million.
- Rickie Fowler: Rickie’s salary is $7.5 million. His total earnings amount to $18.5 million.
These people’s salary inspire many athletes to be better.
