The 10 Highest-Earning WWE Superstars of 2025
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10. Rhea Ripley- $6 Million per year
Rhea Ripley stands as the only woman on the list and has firmly established herself as WWE’s most valuable female star. At just 29, she has already captured world championships across NXT UK, NXT, and the main roster. She holds the distinction of being both a Triple Crown winner and a Grand Slam Champion. Ripley is no longer just a dominant in-ring competitor. She is a mainstream attraction and her consistent placement in main events and rising presence outside wrestling underline why WWE has invested heavily in her future.
9. Jey Uso- $7 Million per year
Jey Uso’s transformation from tag-team specialist to top singles star is one of WWE’s biggest success stories of the decade. Once known primarily as one-half of The Usos, he became the emotional heart of The Bloodline storyline. His momentum peaked when he won the 2025 Royal Rumble and went on to defeat Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 41. Although his title reign was brief, Jey remains positioned as a permanent main-event presence.
8. Finn Bálor- $7 Million per year
Finn Bálor’s career rebirth under Triple H has been one of WWE’s smartest long-term payoffs. Following years of instability on the main roster, his role in The Judgment Day has restored his importance on television. Once viewed as an afterthought after early setbacks, the Irishman is now a central figure in weekly storylines. WWE’s faith in him is backed by a contract that confirms he is no longer just a supporting act.
7. Kevin Owens- $7 Million per year
Kevin Owens entered WWE in 2015 with massive hype and surpassed expectations almost immediately. He has proven equally convincing as both a villain and fan favorite. The Canadian has already anchored two WrestleMania main events. Moreover, his match against Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania 38 was hailed as a shocking and emotional comeback story. Meanwhile, his WrestleMania 39 clash alongside Sami Zayn against The Usos is widely considered one of the greatest tag-team matches ever. And it is safe to say that the former Universal champion has been well-compensated for his services.
6. CM Punk- $8 Million per year
CM Punk’s 2023 return reshaped WWE’s main-event landscape almost overnight. After nearly a decade away from the company, his comeback was one of the loudest and most emotional moments the company has ever produced. Since returning, the Chicago native has headlined multiple Premium Live Events and revived his rivalry with Drew McIntyre. He also achieved his long-held goal of headlining WrestleMania when he faced Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas earlier this year.
5. Drew McIntyre- $8 Million per year
Drew McIntyre’s WWE journey is a story of redemption. Released in 2014 after failing to find his footing, he rebuilt himself from the ground up and returned stronger in 2017. Since then, he has become a regular fixture at the top of the card. His 2024 rivalry with CM Punk and ongoing programme with Cody Rhodes has defined a major chapter of WWE programming. As he enters the later stage of his career, the Scotsman remains highly paid and still hunting another world championship moment.
4. Seth Rollins- $9 Million per year
Seth Rollins has been a main-event staple since sacrificing The Shield in 2014 in one of WWE’s most famous betrayals. A six-time world champion, he carried Raw for years and helped stabilize the brand during difficult periods. In October 2025, a shoulder injury forced him to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship, but Rollins has a proven history of returning stronger than ever. However, the company continues to pay him like the franchise cornerstone he has been for over a decade.
3. Randy Orton- $10 Million per year
At 45, Randy Orton continues to perform at a level most wrestlers can only dream about in their prime. From his early days as the Legend Killer to his brutal battles with Edge, John Cena, Mick Foley, and Seth Rollins, Orton’s resume places him firmly among the greatest to ever step inside a ring. And it is safe to say that the WWE rewards that legacy with an elite contract and continued top-level bookings.
2. Cody Rhodes- $10 Million per year
Cody Rhodes’ second run in WWE has been nothing short of historic. After leaving the company in 2016, he rebuilt his reputation across the wrestling world. Since returning in 2022, he has faced The Rock, John Cena, and Seth Rollins while completing his two-year journey to dethrone Roman Reigns. Now a two-time world champion, Rhodes is WWE’s biggest full-time star and the face of the company’s modern era.
1. Roman Reigns- $15 Million per year
Roman Reigns sits alone at the top of WWE’s financial hierarchy. His 1,316-day title reign as the Tribal Chief shattered modern records and completely reshaped the company’s storytelling approach. Although he wrestles on a limited schedule, WWE pays him more than anyone else because no one else has matched his drawing power. When Reigns appears, arenas sell out. That influence makes him the brand's most valuable asset.
