Highest Paid WWE Superstars in 2025: 1 Earns $15 Million a Year!

Professional wrestling leader WWE maintains its worldwide domination which produces massive earnings for leading performers. The 2025 salary list demonstrates how WWE allocates funds to both main-event performers like Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes and rising stars like Rhea Ripley through their storyline importance and popularity.

The 2025 WWE salary report shows the top 10 highest paid WWE superstars in 2025 in the wrestling organization.

10. Rhea Ripley – $6 Million

The Women’s World Champion has taken WWE by storm. As part of Judgment Day, Rhea Ripley has caused a revolution in the women’s division with her strength, charisma, and adaptability. In 2025, she’s the top-earning female WWE superstar pulling in $6 million (€5.58M / £4.74M).

#RheaRipley is what is wrong with women's wrestling today. Gross. #WWE pic.twitter.com/nyrTkaBo5M

— Anti Woke Wrestling (@AntiWokeWrestle) July 21, 2025

Her ability to attract both die-hard fans and casual viewers has made her one of WWE’s most prized assets.

9. Jey Uso – $7 Million

Jey Uso has grown from a tag team icon to a headlining solo performer becoming a key figure in WWE’s current landscape. His part in The Bloodline narrative and his individual push near WrestleMania 41, have boosted his standing.

Jey now earns $7 million (€6.51M / £5.53M). He has built his own persona and secured his spot among WWE’s top-paid talents.

8. Finn Bálor – $7 Million

Finn Bálor, the inaugural WWE Universal Champion has consistently reminded us all why he is a fan favorite. His athleticism, creativity, and darker persona (see “The Demon”) have kept Finn at the forefront.

Happy 44th birthday to Finn Bálor. pic.twitter.com/btjfA7vFkr

— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 25, 2025

Finn Bálor’s current pay is $7 million, the same as Jey Uso, and demonstrates WWE’s faith in his global appeal.

7. Kevin Owens – $7 Million

Kevin Owens is a constantly active wrestler in WWE. Owens signed a new contract in February 2025, which Owens takes home $7 million annually.

Owens has grade A credibility, mic skills, and connection to the crowd, which makes him a key player for Raw and SmackDown each and every week.

6. CM Punk – $8 Million

CM Punk’s return to WWE has really paid off—both in terms of his role and his paycheck. In July 2024, he signed a new contract that gives him a bigger role in the company. He now makes $8 million a year (€7.44M / £6.32M), not counting bonuses from merchandise and ticket sales.

For someone who once walked away, Punk’s 2025 salary shows just how much influence he still has and how valuable he remains.

5. Drew McIntyre – $8 Million

Drew McIntyre, WWE’s main bad guy on Monday Night Raw, has made a surprising appearance in this top group. His outstanding performances in 2024 and 2025 have put him at the center of WWE’s villains, which now earns him $8 million each year.

McIntyre used to be WWE’s unlikely hero, but now he’s a merciless bad guy — this change has worked out well for him.

4. Seth Rollins – $9 Million

Seth Rollins has done everything from appearing at The Shield to Visionary. With Rollins’ in-ring execution, gimmick recreations, and ability to create a connection with fans, he takes home $9 million a year (€8.37M / £7.11M).

Whether Rollins is World Champion or not, Rollins is WWE’s good hand heading into 2025.

3. Randy Orton – $10 Million

The Viper still hits hard—and he’s earning big for it. Randy Orton, with more than twenty years in the game, pulls in $10 million a year.

His comeback from injury and recent rivalries have brought him back into the spotlight, proving he’s worth every dollar of that hefty paycheck.

2. Cody Rhodes – $10 Million

After winning two Royal Rumbles in a row, and defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes has established himself as WWE’s leading babyface character. Prior to Mania, Rhodes signed a two-year extension with the company worth $10 million/year.

Cody Rhodes reviews ‘Superman’ 🦸‍♂️🍿

“Man, Superman was so dang good” pic.twitter.com/dGbzbHgDx4

— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) July 21, 2025

Additionally, he is more than just a champion, he is a person that is bringing in revenue for the company.

1. Roman Reigns – $15 Million

“Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns remains the highest-paid superstar in WWE, linked to a base salary of $15 million per year, or (€13.95M / £11.85M), per Sports Illustrated.

Reigns is also paid a premium share of merchandise and ticket sales, indicating that his real wages are substantially more. From where he will lead The Bloodline, to where he will headline premium live events, Roman’s reign continues — both in the ring and atop the WWE financial charts.

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WWE’s biggest stars are now making as much as NBA and NFL players, showing that wrestling is more than just body slams — it’s serious business. With stars like Rhea Ripley breaking new ground and Roman Reigns at the forefront, the 2025 WWE roster is full of talent and well-paid athletes.

As long as the company keeps growing worldwide, these paychecks are likely to keep going up in the years ahead.