The NFL has had its share of prominent power couples over the years, but it's hard to argue that many have been higher profile than Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.
Kelce has long been one of the best tight ends in the NFL and is considered by many to be the greatest receiving tight end in league history. He has won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs and has long been the favorite target of Patrick Mahomes, so his name is one with which most sports fans will be familiar.
As for Swift, she's even better known than Kelce. The global pop star broke into the music industry at age 15 and has spent the last two decades as one of its most notable performers. She has earned countless accolades during her career and has become one of the richest performers in the world.
The two also announced on Instagram on Aug. 26, 2025 that they are officially engaged to be married.
But just how rich are Kelce and Swift? There isn't really an age gap between the two, but there is a gap in the respective earnings of each star. Here's what to know about each's net worth, salary and more as their relationship continues to be in the spotlight.
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Travis Kelce net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelce has a net worth of roughly $90 million. That's not bad for a player who converted from quarterback to tight end at Cincinnati and ended up becoming a third-round pick after playing at a non-Power 5 school.
Most of Kelce's net worth stems from the money that he has made on the football field. However, he has made far more in endorsements in recent years. He has starred in commercials for DirecTV, State Farm and Pfizer, to name a few, and has seen the popularity of his "New Heights" podcast — which he cohosts with his brother, Jason — skyrocket.
As Kelce, 35, continues to star in the NFL, he should only see his net worth increase. But before that happens, he may need to see the value of his deal with the Chiefs rise as well.
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Travis Kelce contract
Kelce is currently in the second year of a two-year, $34.25 million extension he signed with the Chiefs in 2024.
When Kelce first inked that deal, he was the NFL's highest-paid tight end, as he was set to earn just over $17 million in average annual value (AAV) yearly. Now, that figure ranks third among tight ends and his total guarantee ranks 11th among players at the position.
| Rank | Player | Team | AAV |
| 1 | George Kittle | 49ers | $19.1 million |
| 2 | Trey McBride | Cardinals | $19 million |
| 3 | Travis Kelce | Chiefs | $17.1 million |
| 4 | T.J. Hockenson | Vikings | $16.5 million |
| 5 | Mark Andrews | Ravens | $14 million |
| 6 | David Njoku | Browns | $13.6 million |
| 7 | Cole Kmet | Bears | $12.5 million |
| 8 | Jake Ferguson | Cowboys | $12.5 million |
| 9 | Pat Freiermuth | Steelers | $12.1 million |
| 10 | Jonu Smith | Steelers | $12 million |
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Travis Kelce career earnings
According to Spotrac.com, Kelce has earned more than $93 million during his NFL career.
Kelce has earned at least $8 million in all but one season dating back to 2016. He has played 11 seasons in total with the Chiefs, meaning that he has earned an average of about $7 million per season during his time in Kansas City.
Below is a year-by-year breakdown of Kelce's earnings.
| Year | Earnings |
| 2013 | $1,108,304 |
| 2014 | $531,000 |
| 2015 | $678,000 |
| 2016 | $10,646,000 |
| 2017 | $3,418,750 |
| 2018 | $8,050,000 |
| 2019 | $8,750,000 |
| 2020 | $9,294,294 |
| 2021 | $11,805,872 |
| 2022 | $10,500,000 |
| 2023 | $12,250,000 |
| 2024 | $19,551,667 |
| Total | $93,943,975 |
Again, that certainly isn't a bad payday for a guy who was a third-round pick. That is especially true considering that he earned less than $3 million combined in his first three seasons.
Kelce will bump his career earnings over $100 million if he plays out the remainder of his current contract, which runs through 2025. But even if he retires before that point, his impressive longevity certainly helped him to become one of the richest tight ends in league history.
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Taylor Swift net worth
While Kelce has amassed an impressive net worth and solid career earnings, Swift has him beaten. And it isn't particularly close.
Swift has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion, per Forbes. It has increased considerably following the success of the first leg of her "Eras Tour," which resulted in $190 million in profit for her after taxes.
Swift's wealth has come mostly from her career as a country and pop star. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is the most-streamed female artist in the history of Spotify. She has won 12 Grammy Awards and has picked up numerous other accolades during her nearly two-decade-long run in the music industry.
Tickets for Swift's stadium tours and her merchandise alike sell like hotcakes, so that has been another source of her wealth. Considering that she is just 34 and remains at the height of her popularity, she should only continue to climb the ranks of female billionaires as her career continues.
As it stands, the value of Swift's music catalog is about $500 million. It should only rise as she continues to re-record her old albums to acquire their masters and as she releases new music.
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Taylor Swift salary, career earnings
Swift doesn't have an official salary, and her earnings from year to year will change based on whether she is releasing an album, touring or doing something else.
That said, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Swift makes about $150 million per year. That is likely more than what Kelce will make during the entirety of his career with the Chiefs.
However, Forbes estimates that Swift's earnings for 2022 were about $92 million. So, there is a greater variance in what Swift makes year-to-year than what Kelce makes.
But either way, it is clear-cut that she is the higher earner of the NFL's newest power couple. And it isn't particularly close.
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