Taylor Swift is a pop superstar and global icon who has done incredibly well for herself over the years. Not only is she one of the most famous people on the planet, she’s also one of the richest.
But given her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, you might be wondering: How does Swift’s net worth compare to Kelce’s? Does Swift earn more than the NFL’s highest-paid player? Could she buy her own team?
What Is Taylor Swift’s Net Worth?
Swift’s net worth is currently $1.6 billion. This makes her the richest female musician of all time and the 2,117th-richest person in the world.
It’s pretty remarkable how Swift’s net worth has skyrocketed in recent years. In 2020, Swift was estimated to be worth $550 million. Even as recently as the start of 2023, it was projected to be $740 million.
But thanks to a ton of No. 1 albums and the incredibly popular Eras Tour, she is the 15th celebrity to become a billionaire and one of just five musicians to achieve that status, joining Rihanna, Jay Z, Jimmy Buffett, and Bruce Springsteen, according to Bloomberg.
Forbes has updated Taylor Swift's net worth to $1.6 billion, richest female musician in history. pic.twitter.com/3BZiiHSFLZ
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 5, 2024
Not only is the Eras Tour bringing in a ton of money in terms of ticket sales and merchandise, it also produced an extremely successful film.
In a press release, AMC Theaters said that “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” brought in over $261.6 million globally, breaking the record for a concert film that was previously held by Michael Jackson’s “This Is It.” The documentary also earned a nomination for the Golden Globes’ new Cinematic and Box Office Achievement prize.
How does Swift’s net worth compare to Kelce and Co. in the NFL?
What Is Travis Kelce’s Net Worth?
Kelce is a multi-millionaire, but he makes way less than Swift.
The three-time Super Bowl winner has an estimated net worth of $90 million. Throughout his NFL career, he’s earned $93,943,975 from his contracts with the Chiefs.
Kelce recently agreed to a contract extension with Kansas City that raised his 2024 salary by $4 million and converted most of his 2025 salary to a roster bonus. Now, he’ll earn $19,551,667 during the 2024 season — making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.
Kelce likely could’ve earned more throughout his NFL career if he was willing to hit the open market, but he has always valued winning and loyalty over a larger salary.
As he told Vanity Fair: “My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am … I’m like, the free market looks like fun until you go somewhere and you don’t win. I love winning. I love the situation I’m in.”
In addition to his NFL contracts, Kelce also has quite a few endorsement deals. He has partnered with companies such as McDonald’s, Pfizer, State Farm, Papa John’s, Bud Light, Sleep Number, Tide, Dick’s Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, Experian, Old Spice, Walgreens, and DirecTV, among others.
Kelce also has one of the most popular sports podcasts, “New Heights,” which he hosts with his brother and former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. The Kelce brothers recently inked a three-year, $100 million podcast distribution deal with Wondery.
And since he started dating Swift, Hollywood has come calling. Kelce has a role in the upcoming Adam Sandler movie “Happy Gilmore 2,” and he recently hosted the first season of the game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” on Amazon Prime Video.
Last year, Kelce purchased a 16,000-square-foot mansion for $6 million in Kansas City. That same year, he also became an investor in Casa Azul Tequila.
Kelce is doing well for himself, but his net worth is just 5.625% of Swift’s. If she spent Kelce’s net worth today, she would still have $1.51 billion remaining.
What Is Patrick Mahomes’ Net Worth?
Like Kelce, Mahomes’ net worth is estimated to be $90 million.
Entering the 2024 season, Mahomes has totaled $136,254,472 in career earnings from his NFL contracts, which ranks 15th among all active players.
In 2020, Mahomes made headlines after inking a record-breaking 10-year, $450 million contract extension with the Chiefs.
The length and structure of this deal were different from any contract in NFL history, as Mahomes’ contract contains rolling guarantees that make it nearly impossible for Kansas City to cut him in the future without taking on massive amounts of dead money.
In 2023, the Chiefs and Mahomes restructured the contract, which essentially allowed Mahomes to collect $48 million annually from 2023 to 2026, added two void years, and tweaked the two-time MVP’s incentive structure.
Based on average annual value, Mahomes makes $45 million per season. While that’s obviously a ton of money, it’s actually a bargain for the Chiefs relative to other star quarterbacks. Believe it or not, Mahomes is just the 13th-highest-paid QB in the NFL.
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Mahomes has endorsement deals with many famous brands such as Oakley, Hunt’s Ketchup, Essentia Water, Hy-Vee, State Farm, DirectTV, Adidas, Head & Shoulders, Coors Light, Subway, Nestle, EA Sports, Boss, T-Mobile, Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Community America Credit Union, and Airshare.
Mahomes also has several successful investments beyond the Kansas City Royals: The Kansas City Current (NWSL) and the F1 team Alpine. He’s also invested in Hyperice and Whataburger, among other companies.
But how does Swift compare to the highest-paid player in NFL history?
Is Swift’s Net Worth Higher Than the NFL’s Highest-Paid Player?
Hours before the start of the 2024 regular season, the Dallas Cowboys made quarterback Dak Prescott the highest-paid player in NFL history. After months of negotiations, the Cowboys gave Prescott a record four-year, $240 million deal.
His average annual value (AAV) is a whopping $60 million, which is $5 million more than the next-closest player. And the deal features $231 million in guaranteed money, just beating out Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson for the most ever.
Prescott’s net worth jumped quite a bit after signing this monster extension. While previous estimates were in the $50 million to $60 million range, his net worth is currently listed at $90 million.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is now the highest-paid player in NFL history. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/nCt9P7faCM
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) September 8, 2024
Prescott has earned $248,567,825 from his NFL contracts alone. And thanks to this new deal, Prescott is projected to have the highest career earnings of any player in NFL history by 2028, with $436,317,825 in the bank.
Prescott has achieved generational wealth, but his net worth is still a fraction of Swift’s.
How Does Swift Stack Up Against Tom Brady and NFL Owners?
Tom Brady played in the NFL for 23 years and earned $332,962,392 from his contracts with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also made an estimated $150 million from endorsements and, after retiring, signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with FOX to join their broadcast team.
Surely, Brady’s net worth is in the same ballpark as Swift’s, right?
Not even close.
Brady’s net worth is approximately $300 million to $450 million. Even if we go with the high end of that range, Brady’s net worth is just 28.125% of Swift’s.
The only NFL figures who have a net worth comparable to Swift are the league’s billionaire owners, but she has even beat some of them! Swift’s $1.6 billion net worth would make her the 27th-richest owner in the league.
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Her net worth is higher than that of Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell ($1.4 billion), Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf ($1.3 billion), Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey ($1.3 billion), Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II ($1.2 billion), and Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown ($925 million).
It’s safe to say that Swift is crushing it, and it seems unlikely that a player will come close to matching her net worth anytime soon.
Travis Kelce Spoils Taylor Swift With $175,000 in Luxury Gifts, 35 Bouquets
Leading up to Swift’s 35th birthday, there were reports that Kelce was determined to make it “extra special,” even though the Chiefs had a road game against the Cleveland Browns two days later. Well, now we know what Kelce did to celebrate his girlfriend’s big day, and he did not disappoint.
Kelce bought 35 bouquets of roses for Swift to celebrate her 35th birthday, spending $19,325 on the flowers from the luxury company The Million Roses, according to The U.S. Sun.
But his big surprise didn’t end there.
Kelce also bought the pop superstar $155,200 in jewelry, including a Day-Date 36 Rolex ($60,350), an Alhambra necklace ($35,000), a customized golf split cuff from Tiffany & Co. with a heart engraved inside ($22,000), an Elsa Peretti open-heart bracelet ($25,000), a vintage Alhambra pendant ($8,200), and a pair of Alhambra earrings ($4,1500).
“Thirty-five years old is a very important birthday, and he wanted to make things really special for this special occasion,” a source close to the couple told the outlet. “Many luxury items, and the bouquets, one for each year.
“He has been working on this for a bit now, and he knows that the occasion was super important as now they are able to spend way more time together as the tour is over.
“The last few months have been very intense for the both of them, and now they just want to enjoy each other, and Taylor’s birthday is the first day of many more days and times for celebrations in the next couple of weeks.”
Kelce was born on Oct. 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio, meaning he is 35 years old. Swift was born on Dec. 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pa., meaning she just turned 35 years old. The age gap between Travis and Taylor is just 69 days.
This echoes what Page Six reported prior to the birthday celebration: Kelce had “been shopping for Christmas and birthday gifts for Taylor for quite a while now,” including certain items “Taylor has casually mentioned she would like.”
So, what did Kelce have in store for Christmas?
“Travis and Taylor love birthdays. They also love Christmas, and they are so looking forward to that,” the source told The U.S. Sun. “Travis kept some more unique presents in his sleeve for Christmas time; he loves to surprise Taylor and get her some very nice gifts.”