Winning the Super Bowl not only brings a ring and a trophy but also a substantial paycheck for the players involved.
Each player on the winning team receives the same amount, and following the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl LVIII, every Chiefs player will be pocketing $164,000 for their 25-22 triumph over the 49ers. While this sum represents a significant reduction for seasoned players like Travis Kelce, who earned $625,000 per game during the regular season, it marks a substantial increase for rookies or those on the NFL minimum wage in 2023.
For instance, Isiah Pacheco, who earned a mere $54,722 per game in 2023, nearly tripled his base salary for the Super Bowl matchup, showcasing the financial impact of reaching football’s grandest stage.
In total, each Chiefs player earned $338,000 in salary throughout the team’s Super Bowl journey, broken down as follows:
- Wild Card round: $50,500
- Divisional round: $50,500
- AFC Championship: $73,000
- Super Bowl: $164,000
Some players earned even more due to bonuses tied to their contracts. Patrick Mahomes, for instance, received an extra $1.25 million for reaching the Super Bowl, coupled with his significant offensive playing time during the regular season. On the defensive side, Chris Jones saw his earnings increase from $3.25 million to $4.25 million due to achieving first-team All-Pro status and reaching the Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
As for the 49ers, players like Brock Purdy likely found solace in their Super Bowl paycheck, as each member of the losing team received $89,000, a substantial increase compared to regular-season earnings.
