Top 10 highest

The past year was exceptional for female athletes, who not only attracted large viewership but also excelled in earnings and endorsements. Notable figures such as Coco Gauff, Simone Biles, Iga Swiątek, and Nelly Korda are among those who earned big this year.Simone Biles affirmed her status as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) gymnast following an extraordinary return at the Paris Olympics 2024, after having withdrawn from multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health challenges. The 27-year-old athlete garnered million in endorsements from prominent brands such as Coca-Cola, Gap, and Visa, in addition to earning 5,000 from her winnings and salary.In 2024, she achieved notable milestones, including winning the Qatar Open for the third consecutive year and securing victory at the Wells Open during the initial phase of the hard-court season.

10. Caitlin Clark (Total=$11.1M, Salary/Winnings=$100K, Endorsements=$11M)

For a consecutive second year, Coco Gauff has been named the highest-paid female athlete, with a total income of .4M. Her most impressive performances in 2024 included winning the women’s singles title at the WTA Finals, the China Open title and her first Grand Slam doubles title at the French Open, which added to her winnings. 

9. Simone Biles (Total=$11.1M, Salary/Winnings=$135K, Endorsements=$11M)

The American athlete secured million in endorsements through sponsorship agreements with prominent brands such as BMW Group, Cisco, Delta Air Lines, Goldman Sachs, Nike, Richard Mille, T-Mobile, TaylorMade, and Whoop.

8. Nelly Korda (Total=$14.4M, Salary/Winnings=$4.4M, Endorsements=$10M)

Caitlin Clark, a basketball rookie, has emerged as one of the highest-earning female athletes, currently positioned tenth in the rankings. Furthermore, she has garnered million through partnerships with Gatorade, Hy-Vee, Nike, State Farm, and Wilson Sporting Goods.Nelly Korda was named the highest-paid golfer of 2024, with total earnings of .4M.  This year proved to be exceptional for Korda, as she secured seven titles on the LPGA Tour, which included victories at The Annika and the Chevron Championship. Additionally, she received the esteemed accolade of LPGA Tour Player of the Year.

7. Emma Raducanu (Total=$14.7M, Salary/Winnings=$671K, Endorsements=$14M)

Furthermore, the 20-year-old generated an impressive million through her endorsements with prominent brand partnerships, including American Eagle, Carol’s Daughter, New Balance, Baker Tilly Wealth Management, Barilla, Bose, Fanatics, Head, Rolex, and UPS.

6. Naomi Osaka (Total=$15.9M, Salary/Winnings=$870K, Endorsements=$15M)

In 2024, remarkable accomplishments were witnessed in the realm of sports, with athletes demonstrating exceptional skill and talent across a variety of disciplines. Furthermore, the Paris Olympics captivated audiences, who eagerly followed a multitude of events throughout the prestigious quadrennial games.

5. Aryna Sabalenka (Total=$17.7M, Salary/Winnings=$9.7M, Endorsements=$8M)

In this article, let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-paid female athletes of 2024.

4. Qinwen Zheng (Total=$20.6M, Salary/Winnings=$5.6M, Endorsements=$15M)

Besides this, Zheng’s performance at the WTA Finals and the Australian Open, where she became a finalist, also contributed to her salary and winnings. Zheng also secured million in endorsements through her partnerships with prominent companies such as Alibaba Group, Audi, Nike, Gatorade, McDonald’s, Tencent Holdings, Weibo, Rolex, and Wilson Sporting Goods.Following her return to competitive play at the Brisbane International in January, Naomi Osaka earned 0,000 from her involvement in various tournaments, before concluding her season due to an injury. Nevertheless, she secured a remarkable total of million through endorsement agreements with companies such as Autograph, Beats by Dre, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Etsy, Hyperice, Nike, Panasonic, Meta, Modern Health, Tag Heuer, Wowow Inc, Morinaga & Company, Yonex, and Zico.

3. Iga Swiatek (Total=$21.4M, Salary/Winnings=$8.4M, Endorsements=$13M)

Aryna Sabalenka experienced an extraordinary tennis season in 2024, securing singles titles at the Australian Open, Cincinnati Open, US Open, and Wuhan Open. This impressive performance allowed her to regain the World No. 1 ranking and earn the title of WTA Player of the Year. Throughout the season, she amassed .7 million in earnings, complemented by an additional million in prize money from her endorsement agreements with Master & Dynamic, Nike, Whoop, and Wilson Sporting Goods.Iga Swiątek is the third among the highest-paid female athletes and second highest-paid female tennis player in 2024, with a total earning of .4 million. Among her major achievements in 2024 are her victory at the Qatar Open for the third consecutive year and her triumph at the Wells Open during the early hard-court season.

2. Eileen Gu (Total=$22.1M, Salary/Winnings=$62K, Endorsements=$22M)

Cover Credits – Tennis.comAfter missing most of the 2023 season due to surgeries, Emma Raducanu returned to competitive tennis, competing in multiple tournaments, including Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the US Open. Her participation in these events resulted in earnings of 1,000, while her endorsements with prominent brands such as British Airways, Christian Dior, Evian, HSBC, Nike, Tiffany & Co., and Vodafone generated an impressive million.

1. Coco Gauff (Total=$30.4M, Salary/Winnings=$9.4M, Endorsements=$21M)

Eileen Gu, a two-time Olympic champion in freestyle skiing, is recognized as the second highest-paid female athlete. She made history by becoming a three-time medalist in a single year during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Gu has garnered an impressive million from endorsement agreements, contributing to her total income of .1 million.Her collaborations with various brands feature notable entities such as Anta Sports Products, Bosideng International Holdings, IWC Schaffhausen, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Porsche, Red Bull, and Tiffany & Co.Chinese tennis prodigy Qinwen Zheng has collected an impressive income of .6 million, placing her fourth among the highest-earning female athletes. A significant achievement for Zheng in 2024 was her victory in the Olympic gold medal for women’s singles, marking a historic moment as she became the first Asian, regardless of gender, to secure gold in singles competition.