How much does Serena Williams make?
Answer: Forbes estimates Serena Williams earned $40.1 million over the past year and puts her wealth at $400 million in 2026.
Media estimate Forbes estimates her total income over the past year; it is not just tennis winnings.
About 790× the Typical person in the US. What a typical person earns in 790 years, in one year.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $40.1M in 2026| Per month | $3.34M |
|---|---|
| Per day | $110K |
| Per hour | $4,580 |
| Per second | $1.27 |
Calculated Calculated from an estimate This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Net worth vs. yearly pay
- Estimated net worth (2026) $400M Media estimate
Net worth figures are estimates by news outlets and magazines.
Yearly pay is the money that comes in during one year. Net worth adds up everything built up so far: homes, company shares, cash and more. When share prices move, net worth can jump or drop even without any work.
That net worth is about 10 years of 2026 pay. Calculated
Prize money
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94.97M | League/association figure | The WTA lists this as all the prize money she earned during her tennis career. |
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $110K) is about 790 days of pay for the typical person in the US. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Serena Williams earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚽️ Kylian Mbappé | 2026 | $95M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 0.4× |
| 🏀 Caitlin Clark | 2025 | $16.1M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 2.5× |
| 🏀 Kevin Durant | 2026 | $103.8M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 0.4× |
| 🏆 Typical Athlete in the US | 2025 | $66,710 | 600× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Common questions
How much does Serena Williams make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $40.1M in 2026 by 365 gives about $110K a day. This is based on an estimate.
What is Serena Williams's net worth?
About $400M as of 2026, a media estimate.
Who earns more, Serena Williams or Kylian Mbappé?
Serena Williams: about $40.1M (2026). Kylian Mbappé: about $95M (2026). Kylian Mbappé earns about 2.4× as much.
Did Serena Williams announce this pay figure?
No. It is an estimate by magazines or news outlets, not a number the person announced.
Sources and data
Sources: forbes.com / wtafiles.wtatennis.com. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.
Their job: 🏆 Athlete — Athlete (typical) $66,710