Top 25 Highest Paid Athletes of All-Time
| Rank | Athlete | Inflation Adjusted Earnings | Non-Inflation Adjusted Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | $2.62B | $2.05B |
| 2 | Tiger Woods | $2.1B | $1.66B |
| 3 | Arnold Palmer | $1.5B | $885M |
| 4 | Jack Nicklaus | $1.38B | $830M |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | $1.24B | $1.12B |
6 Floyd Mayweather $1.2B $1.08B
7 LeBron James $1.17B $1.05B
8 Lionel Messi $1.14B $1.05B
9 Michael Schumacher $1.13B $780M
10 Roger Federer $1.12B $1B
11 Phil Mickelson $1.08B $885M
12 David Beckham $1.05B $880M
13 Kobe Bryant $930M $750M
14 Shaquille O’Neal $870M $645M
15 Greg Norman $815M $555M
16 Mike Tyson $775M $445M
17 Alex Rodriguez $650M $515M
18 Manny Pacquiao $630M $550M
19 Kevin Durant $625M $580M
20 Lewis Hamilton $620M $560M
21 Neymar $615M $580M
22 Jeff Gordon $595M $450M
23 Oscar de la Hoya $580M $405M
24 Peyton Manning $570M $460M
25 Derek Jeter $555M $435M