How much does Simone Biles make?
Answer: Sportico estimates Simone Biles earned $11 million in 2025, mostly from endorsements.
Media estimate Sportico estimates she earned about $11 million in 2025, mostly from endorsements.
About 220× the Typical person in the US. What a typical person earns in 220 years, in one year.
Earnings year by year
Year by yearHollow dots are media estimates; filled dots are official figures.
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.2M | Media estimate | Estimated yearly earnings Forbes estimated her 2024 earnings at $11.2 million; this is an estimate, not a disclosed paycheck. |
| 2025 | $11M | Media estimate | Estimated yearly earnings Sportico estimates she earned about $11 million in 2025, mostly from endorsements. |
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $11M in 2025| Per month | $917K |
|---|---|
| Per day | $30K |
| Per hour | $1,260 |
| Per second | $0.35 |
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.
Prize money
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,000 | Media estimate | This reported $135,000 bonus was based on her three gold medals and one silver in Paris. |
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $30K) is about 220 days of pay for the typical person in the US. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Simone Biles earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎾 Naomi Osaka | 2025 | $12.5M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 0.9× |
| 🏀 Caitlin Clark | 2025 | $16.1M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 0.7× |
| 🎾 Serena Williams | 2026 | $40.1M Estimated yearly income Media estimate | 0.3× |
| 🏆 Typical Athlete in the US | 2025 | $66,710 | 160× |
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 Simone Biles make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $11M in 2025 by 365 gives about $30K a day. This is based on an estimate.
Who earns more, Simone Biles or Naomi Osaka?
Simone Biles: about $11M (2025). Naomi Osaka: about $12.5M (2025). Naomi Osaka earns about 1.1× as much.
Did Simone Biles announce this pay figure?
No. It is an estimate by magazines or news outlets, not a number the person announced.
Sources and data
Sources: sportico.com / forbes.com / kagstv.com. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.
Their job: 🏆 Athlete — Athlete (typical) $66,710