Travis Kelce Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Travis Kelce’s Net Worth and Salary?

Travis Kelce, a professional football player from America, boasts a net worth of $90 million. Since his NFL debut with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, Kelce has established himself as one of the sport’s all-time greatest tight ends. He played a pivotal role in helping the Chiefs win Super Bowls LIV and LVII. Kelce has broken several NFL records, including being the fastest tight end to achieve 10,000 career receiving yards. In September 2023, it was publicly confirmed that he was dating Taylor Swift, who made their relationship official by attending his games. Their romance, alongside the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, became a major news highlight in America during 2023.

Salary & Career Earnings

Throughout his initial decade in the NFL, Travis amassed close to $80 million in salary. He began his journey with a four-year, $3.12 million contract with the Chiefs in 2013. By 2016, he secured a five-year extension worth $46 million, which included $22 million guaranteed, translating to an average annual salary of about $14 million. As of late April 2024, Travis inked a new two-year $34.25 million extension with the Chiefs, averaging $17.125 million annually, pushing his career earnings in the NFL beyond $100 million upon completion. Additionally, he earns approximately $5 million annually from endorsements with brands such as McDonald’s, Nike, Papa John’s, Bud Light, State Farm, among others.

$100 Million Podcast Deal

In 2022, the Kelce brothers initiated a weekly podcast titled “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.” Come August 2024, both Travis and Jason secured a lucrative 3-year, $100 million contract with Amazon’s Wondery podcast platform to feature their show. This agreement allows Wondery to handle the distribution and advertisement sales for the duo’s popular podcast.

Early Life and High School

Born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio, Travis Kelce is the son of Donna and Ed. He has an older brother, Jason, who also pursued a career in the NFL. During his teenage years, Kelce attended Cleveland Heights High School, participating in football, baseball, and basketball. He particularly excelled in football, taking on the role of quarterback. In his senior year, Kelce earned All-Lake Erie League honors, amassing a total of 2,539 yards in offense.

College Career

Choosing to attend the University of Cincinnati for his collegiate career, he joined his brother on the Bearcats football roster. After sitting out his first year in 2008, he made a mark in 2009 with eight rushes totaling 47 yards and two touchdowns. However, in 2010, Kelce faced a season suspension due to a failed drug test. He returned in 2011 stronger, setting personal bests in receptions (45) and receiving yards (722).

Kansas City Chiefs

Selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, Kelce had a short first season, being placed on injured reserve mid-October after knee surgery. The following year, in 2014, he bounced back impressively, recording his first NFL touchdown and his first game with over 100 receiving yards. Ending the season as the Chiefs’ top receiver, he collected 862 total yards. At the start of the 2015 season, Kelce achieved his first multiple-touchdown game in a victory over the Houston Texans, contributing to the Chiefs finishing the season with an 11-5 record, although they ultimately fell to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round.

Kelce experienced another strong season in 2016, achieving career…

highs in receptions (85) and yards (1,125). Additionally, the Chiefs topped the AFC West with a record of 12-4. However, they were defeated once again in the Divisional Round, this time by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2017, Kelce achieved a career-best with eight receiving touchdowns during the regular season, ranking second among tight ends with 1,038 receiving yards. The Chiefs reached the Wild Card Round but were knocked out by the Tennessee Titans, with Kelce not finishing the game due to a concussion sustained in the first half. He made a strong comeback in 2018, contributing to the Chiefs finishing first in the AFC West. They reached the AFC Championship but suffered a loss to the Patriots.

In 2019, Kelce and the Chiefs experienced a phenomenal season. During a late-season matchup with the Chicago Bears, Kelce became the quickest tight end in NFL history to achieve 500 career receptions. By season’s end, he also became the first tight end in NFL history to record four straight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. The Chiefs advanced through the Divisional Round and the AFC Championship, ultimately claiming victory in Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers with a 31-20 score. The following year, the team returned to the Super Bowl but was defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a score of 31-9.

In 2021, Kelce broke or extended several records, including the most 1,000-yard seasons by a tight end, totaling six. In the last game of the regular season, he became the fastest tight end in NFL history to surpass 9,000 career yards. The Chiefs triumphed in both the Wild Card Round and the Divisional Round, but they fell short against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. In 2022, Kelce once again played a crucial role in guiding his team to the postseason, ultimately reaching Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Notably, this matchup marked the first Super Bowl featuring two brothers on rival teams, with Jason Kelce representing the Eagles. The Chiefs emerged victorious with a score of 38-35.

Endorsements

Alongside his NFL earnings, Travis also generates $5 million annually through endorsements with various companies, including:

• McDonald’s
• Nike
• Papa John’s
• Bud Light
• Sleep Number
• Tide
• State Farm
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• T-Mobile
• Experian
• Old Spice
• Pfizer
• Walgreens
• DirecTV

Did Travis Kelce Make $20 Million From Pfizer?

In September 2023, Travis made his debut as a spokesman for Pfizer to support its COVID vaccine educational initiative. He announced the partnership via an Instagram post, encouraging people to receive the COVID-19 booster, followed by the airing of commercials during NFL games a few days later. This initiative, along with Travis’ Bud Light campaign, sparked controversy among conservative audiences. Viral tweets soon claimed that Travis had received $20 million for the Pfizer deal, although there is no proof to support this assertion. Based on similar partnerships, it is more plausible that the deal is worth closer to $1-2 million.

Casa Azul Tequila

In February

In 2023, Travis made an investment in equity in Casa Azul Tequila, a brand established by the same creators of Core water and Fuze tea. Additionally, in October 2023, Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying a Casa Azul Tequila while seated in a private box at one of Travis’ games.

Media Appearances

Kelce has ventured into various notable media realms beyond his football career. In 2016, he appeared on the E! reality dating show “Catching Kelce,” where he chose Maya Benberry as his final pick. However, the couple ended their relationship in early 2017. Following his Super Bowl LVII win in 2023, Kelce took to hosting an episode of “Saturday Night Live,” featuring a guest appearance by his brother Jason.

Personal Life

In 2017, Kelce entered a relationship with social media personality Kayla Nicole, but they parted ways after five years. In September 2023, it was disclosed and confirmed that Travis is now in a relationship with Taylor Swift.

He also founded Eighty-Seven & Running, an organization focused on offering mentoring, training, and other resources to underprivileged youth, establishing it in 2015.

Real Estate

In 2019, Travis acquired a mansion in Kansas City, Missouri, for $995,000, boasting 10,000 square feet. More recently, in October 2023, he reportedly purchased a mansion in a gated community in Kansas City for just under $6 million, which spans 16,000 square feet.