How much do top bodybuilders earn?

Answer

As an avid bodybuilder and huge fan of pro bodybuilding, I can tell you that the "TOP" "IFBB" professional bodybuilders such as Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Darrem Charles etc. probably earn in excess of $75,000 a year.

FOR example: the top contest in bodybuilding is the Mr. Olympia, if you win first place (which Jay Cutler has the past two years) you earn $120,000 in 2005, around $300,000 in 2006, and $500,000 in 2007. Not to mention the host of other contests out there where you can win 10-20 grand for a first place win. SO it all depends on how many contests you enter and do well in, and how many sponsors you have, and also Guest posing. When professional bodybuilders guest pose at amateur contests they can earn up to 5-10 grand to go and pose for about 5 minutes. It all depends on how they markets themselves and if they do well in shows, and how many.

All this being said, I think it's safe to say that the top pro bodybulders make at least $75,000 a year. I don't think bodybuilders such as Dexter Jackson or Jay cutler, or Ronnie Coleman would be rolling around in Mercedes, BMWs, or Hummers if that wasn't the case.

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