Top 10 World’s Highest-Paid Female Athletes in 2025 (FULL LIST)

The world’s highest-paid female athletes in 2025 continue to show that earnings go far beyond prize money, with endorsements, media ventures and global influence driving massive paydays across different sports.

According to Forbes, here are the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in 2025, ranked from 10 to 1:

10. NaLyssa Smith Clark – $12.1M

Despite missing most of the WNBA season, Clark remained a strong off-court presence, recording top jersey sales and preparing to release her own signature Nike shoe.

9. Jessica Pegula – $12.3M

Pegula won three singles titles, qualified for the WTA Finals, launched partnerships with Hyatt and Maev dog food, and debuted a podcast. She earned $5.3M on the court and $7M off the court.

8. Naomi Osaka – $12.5M

Osaka captured her first WTA title in over four years, reached the U.S. Open semifinals, and earned $2.5M in prize money alongside $10M from endorsements.

7. Nelly Korda – $13M

The American golfer failed to win an LPGA title in 2025 but still earned $3M from tournaments and $10M from endorsements, adding EY to her list of sponsors.

6. Madison Keys – $13.4M

Keys won the Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, and earned $4.4M in prize money and $9M in endorsement deals.

5. Qinwen Zheng – $22.6M

Despite injuries shortening her season, the Chinese tennis star remained a global marketing force with endorsement deals from brands including Alipay, Audi and Dior.

4. Eileen Gu – $23.1M

The freestyle skier earned just $95,000 from competitions but dominated off the slopes through endorsements, making her one of the world’s most marketable athletes.

3. Iga Swiatek – $25.1M

Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title and recorded 62 match victories for the fourth straight year, earning $10.1M in prize money and $15M from endorsements.

2. Aryna Sabalenka – $30M

The Belarusian star won four singles titles, including her fourth Grand Slam at the U.S. Open, set a single-season prize money record, and finished the year with total earnings of $30M.

1. Coco Gauff – $33M

At just 21, Gauff topped the earnings chart, highlighting tennis’ dominance and the growing importance of off-court business success in women’s sports.