How much money does a mr Olympia bodybuilding winner make a year?

Answer 1

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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$75,000 is NOTHING!!! A BMW is like triple 75k. Where the hell did you get that number. They have to be making millions of dollars year in order to afford all the stuff they have, 75k a year??? Don't make me laugh!!!

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I agree with the comment above. $75K a year is a crazy figure. That perhaps was good income back in the 1970s, but these days, $75K is nothing. I suspect that top bodybuilders like Jay Cutler make at least $200K-$300K from contests and that does NOT include all the money they make from sponsors and special appearances. If you are a top bodybuilder, it is possible to make low 7 figures.

Answer 2

I think it's not a set/specific salary, but rather that bodybuilders get paid via contracts and sponsorship with fitness magazines and supplement companies. Also, most pro bodybuilders compete in several stage shows every year for which they receive a base award (usually $1,000, I think) and the rest of the prize money depends on how they place (i.e, 1st place gets like $100,000+). Also, if a bodybuilder becomes really successful he might want to hire an agent to get him a spot in a Hollywood flick with a major director.

Answer 3

Somewere around $45,000 to $60,000.

Answer 4

1million a week