How Much Does a WWE Wrestler Make in a Month?

If you’re a fan of WWE wrestling, you might be curious about how much the wrestlers make. While their salaries aren’t public, we can estimate their monthly earnings based on their reported annual incomes. Read on to learn more about the salaries of WWE wrestlers.

WWE Wrestler Salaries

WWE wrestlers are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world. The average WWE wrestler makes $500,000 per year, but the top wrestlers can make over $1 million per year. In addition to their base salary, WWE wrestlers also receive royalties and bonuses.

Base Salary

While the average WWE wrestler makes a good salary, the amount of money they earn depends on factors such as their popularity, seniority, and whether or not they are a full-time or part-time wrestler. The base salary for a WWE wrestler is $500 per week for TV tapings and $2,500 per live event. Full-time wrestlers who work more than 260 days per year can make more money through strong merchandise sales and main event appearances. Part-time wrestlers make less money, but still earn a good wage.

Bonuses

In addition to their salaries, WWE performers receive compensation for travel, housing and other living expenses while on the road. They also receive a per-day bonus for each live event they work, as well as a portion of merchandise sales.

Merchandise Sales

In addition to their base salary, WWE wrestlers receive a percentage of merchandise sales. This percentage is based on a number of factors, including the wrestler’s popularity, the amount of time they have been with the company, and whether or not they are a part of a faction or tag team. The merchandise royalties are paid out quarterly, and wrestlers can earn a significant amount of money if their merchandise is popular.

Pay-Per-View Bonuses

WWE wrestler salaries vary based on a number of factors, but one of the most important is whether or not they appear on pay-per-view (PPV) events. Typically, wrestlers who are featured on PPVs receive a bonus in addition to their regular salary. The amount of the bonus can vary depending on the event and the wrestler’s role on the card, but it is typically a significant sum of money.

For example, wrestlers who compete in the main event of a PPV usually receive a six-figure bonus, while those who compete in lower-tier matches may receive a five-figure or four-figure bonus.

In addition to their base salary and PPV bonuses, WWE wrestlers also earn money from merchandise sales and live event appearances. The exact amount they earn from these sources is not publicly disclosed, but it is believed to be substantial.

WWE wrestler salaries vs. other pro athletes

WWE wrestlers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world. The average WWE wrestler made $500,000 per year in 2018. This is more than twice the average salary of other professional athletes.

NFL

NFL players make a lot of money. The average salary for an NFL player was $2.1 million in 2017, according to Spotrac.com. The highest-paid player in the NFL was Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who made $54.9 million that year.

NBA

The average NBA player salary is $7.7 million per year, or about $380,000 per month. NBA players make a minimum of $582,180 per year, or $24,258 per month. The maximum salary for an NBA player is $37,190,000, or about $3.1 million per month.

MLB

WWE wrestlers are compensated based on a variety of factors, including their popularity, merchandising sales, and boxing contracts. In comparison to other professional athletes, WWE wrestlers make a very good salary. The average MLB player made $4.47 million in 2019, while the average WWE wrestler made $2.7 million.

The Highest Paid WWE Wrestlers

WWE wrestlers are some of the highest paid athletes in the world. The average WWE wrestler makes $500,000 a year, but the top wrestlers can make over $1 million a year. In this article, we will be looking at the highest paid WWE wrestlers.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist, currently signed to WWE as a part-time performer.

Lesnar is a six-time WWE World Champion, a four-time WWE Universal Champion, and a one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion. He has also won the 2003 Royal Rumble. Brock Lesnar is one of the most accomplished and popular wrestlers in history.

In mixed martial arts, Lesnar is a one-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, and was the youngest champion in UFC history when he won the title at age 25.

John Cena

John Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, and rapper. He is signed to WWE, where he is a free agent who appears for both the Raw and SmackDown brands. Cena started his professional wrestling career in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW), and won the UPW Heavyweight Championship the following year. Cena signed a developmental contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later renamed to WWE) in 2001, debuting on the main roster in 2002. From a generic character in 2002, Cena morphed into a rapper for the duration of 2005, before becoming WWE’s franchise player and public face in 2006.

Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is one of the highest paid WWE wrestlers. He reportedly earned $5 million in 2015, and his salary was increased to $5.5 million in 2016. In 2017, he earned $6 million. His contract was set to expire in 2018, but he signed a new five-year contract worth $140 million in 2019. This means that he is currently earning $28 million per year.

The lowest paid WWE wrestlers

It is no secret that wrestlers in the WWE make a lot of money. The top wrestlers make millions of dollars a year, but what about the lowest paid wrestlers? How much do they make in a month?

Mojo Rawley

While Rawley does not generate the fanfare of some of WWE’s top superstars, his salary still reflects his importance to the organization. According to celebritynetworth.com, the former NFL player pulls in a salary of $500,000 per year, which equates to just over $41,000 per month.

Curt Hawkins

Curt Hawkins is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He is a former one-time WWE Tag Team Champion with Zack Ryder as The Major Brothers, and is a former two-time FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion. He was ranked No. 47 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2009.
Hawkins debuted on WWE television in November 2006 as Briley Pierce, one of Vince McMahon’s illegitimate sons alongside Hornswoggle and Jamie Noble. The storyline was quickly dropped, and he was given the name Curt Hawkins. Hawkins and Zack Ryder were then assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE’s developmental territory at the time.

Heath Slater

Heath Miller Slater is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He is a one-time World Tag Team Champion, a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion and a one-time NXT Tag Team Champion.

Slater was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He made his professional wrestling debut in 2004. He has wrestled extensively on the independent circuit under several ring names, most notably as “Dirty” Heath Slater and as “Superstar” Heath Slater. In 2006, he won the Future of Wrestling Heavyweight Championship. In 2009, he signed with WWE and was assigned to its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW).

In 2010, Slater and Drew McIntyre were paired together as The Nexus and won the WWE Tag Team Championship. They were also members of The Corre, before Slater turned on McIntyre and joined The Wyatt Family in 2013. After The Wyatt Family disbanded, Slater found success as a singles competitor, winning the NXT Year-End Award for Breakout Star of the Year in 2015 and the 2017 King of the Ring tournament.