Travis Kelce Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Travis Kelce’s Net Worth and Salary?

Travis Kelce is an American professional football player whose net worth stands at $90 million. Starting his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 as a tight end, Kelce is regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greatest tight ends. He played a pivotal role in the Chiefs’ victories in Super Bowls LIV and LVII. Among his numerous NFL records, he is noted for being the fastest tight end to achieve 10,000 career receiving yards. In September 2023, it was confirmed that Travis was in a relationship with Taylor Swift, which she made public by attending his games. Their romance and the Chiefs’ Super Bowl triumph were major news highlights in America during 2023.

Salary & Career Earnings

Throughout his first decade in the NFL, Travis accumulated nearly $80 million in salary. He inked a four-year, $3.12 million contract with the Chiefs in 2013. This was followed by a five-year, $46 million extension in 2016, which included $22 million guaranteed, averaging to about $14 million annually. In late April 2024, Travis secured a two-year extension worth $34.25 million with the Chiefs, averaging an annual salary of $17.125 million; this will elevate his overall NFL career earnings past $100 million upon completion. Additionally, he earns around $5 million each year from endorsements with brands such as McDonald’s, Nike, Papa John’s, Bud Light, State Farm, and more.

$100 Million Podcast Deal

In 2022, the Kelce brothers started their weekly podcast titled “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.” In August 2024, they signed a lucrative three-year, $100 million agreement with Amazon’s Wondery podcast service, enabling their show to be available on the platform. This deal grants Wondery the rights to distribute and sell advertising for the popular podcast of the duo.

Early Life and High School

Travis Kelce was born on October 5, 1989, in Westlake, Ohio, to parents 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, where his athletic endeavors spanned football, baseball, and basketball, with football being his primary focus as a quarterback. In his senior year, he earned All-Lake Erie League honors after totaling 2,539 yards of offense.

College Career

Kelsey chose the University of Cincinnati for college, where he joined his brother on the Bearcats football team. After redshirting in 2008, he played in 2009 with eight rushes for 47 yards and two touchdowns. However, in 2010, Kelce faced suspension for the entire season due to a failed drug test. He made a comeback in 2011, breaking several personal records, including receptions (45) and receiving yards (722).

Kansas City Chiefs

In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected Kelce in the third round. His initial season was cut short as he was placed on injured reserve in mid-October following knee surgery. Kelce rebounded in 2014, achieving both his first NFL touchdown and his first game with over 100 receiving yards. He concluded that season as the leading receiver for the Chiefs, totaling 862 yards. At the start of the 2015 season, he recorded his first multi-touchdown game during a victory against the Houston Texans. The Chiefs ended the regular season with an 11-5 record, although they faced defeat from the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round.

Kelce had another impressive season in 2016, notching career…

With highs of 1,125 yards and 85 receptions, the Chiefs secured the top position in the AFC West with a record of 12-4. However, they faced another defeat in the Divisional Round, this time against the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the 2017 season, Kelce recorded a career-high of eight receiving touchdowns and ranked second among tight ends with 1,038 receiving yards. The Chiefs advanced to the Wild Card Round but were eliminated by the Tennessee Titans, during which Kelce did not complete the game due to a concussion in the first half. In 2018, he made a strong comeback, aiding the Chiefs in achieving a first-place finish in the AFC West. They reached the AFC Championship but lost to the Patriots.

The year 2019 saw Kelce and the Chiefs performing exceptionally well. In a late-season match against the Chicago Bears, he set a record as the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 500 career receptions. By the end of the season, he also became the first tight end to record four consecutive seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. The Chiefs dominated in the Divisional Round and AFC Championship and progressed to Super Bowl LIV, where they triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 31-20. The following year, they made another Super Bowl appearance but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing with a score of 31-9.

In 2021, Kelce broke or set multiple records, including the most 1,000-yard seasons by a tight end, reaching six. During the final game of the regular season, he achieved the milestone of being the fastest tight end to reach 9,000 career yards. The Chiefs won their matches in the Wild Card Round and Divisional Round before succumbing to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. The year 2022 saw Kelce leading his team once more to the postseason and eventually to Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Notably, this was the first Super Bowl to feature two brothers on rival teams, with Jason Kelce playing for the Eagles. Ultimately, the Chiefs emerged victorious, winning 38-35.

Endorsements

Alongside his NFL earnings, Travis secures $5 million annually from endorsements linked to several companies, which include:

• 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 spokesperson for Pfizer, promoting the educational campaign for the COVID vaccine. He announced the partnership with an Instagram post encouraging vaccination with the COVID-19 booster, which was followed by commercials airing during NFL games a few days later. This campaign, coupled with Travis’ Bud Light promotion, received backlash from some conservative audiences. Viral tweets claimed that Travis received $20 million for his association with Pfizer; however, there is no evidence to support this. Based on similar partnerships, it’s more plausible that the value of the deal is between $1-2 million.

Casa Azul Tequila

In FebruaryIn 2023, Travis made an investment in Casa Azul Tequila, a company established by the same team behind Core water and Fuze tea. During one of Travis’ games in October 2023, Taylor Swift was spotted enjoying a Casa Azul Tequila in a private box.

Media Appearances

Kelce has ventured beyond football with several notable media appearances. He starred in the E! reality dating show “Catching Kelce” in 2016, where he chose Maya Benberry as the winner; however, their relationship ended in early 2017. Following his Super Bowl LVII win in 2023, Kelce hosted an episode of “Saturday Night Live,” featuring an appearance by his brother Jason.

Personal Life

Travis started dating social media influencer Kayla Nicole in 2017, but they ended their relationship five years later. In September 2023, news broke that Travis is now in a relationship with Taylor Swift.

In 2015, Kelce established a foundation named Eighty-Seven & Running, dedicated to offering mentoring, training, and various opportunities to underprivileged youth.

Real Estate

In 2019, Travis purchased a 10,000 square foot mansion in Kansas City, Missouri, for $995,000.

In October 2023, he reportedly acquired a mansion measuring 16,000 square feet in a gated community in Kansas City for just under $6 million.