The world of sports has seen an influx of female athletes worldwide. It’s no longer a male-dominated dais. Several sportswomen are shattering records, mesmerizing audiences, and raking in remarkable paychecks.
Here’s a quick look at the top highest-paid female athletes in 2023, who whacked the sky and redefined what it means to be a sports superstar.
Top 10 Highest Paid Female Athletes
| Rank | Name | Earnings | Sport | Nationality | Age | On-Field Earnings | Off-Field Earnings |
| 1 | Iga Świątek | $23.9 Million | Tennis | Poland | 22 | $9.9 Million | $14 Million |
| 2 | Eileen Gu | $22.1 Million | Freestyle Skiing | China | 20 | $0.1 Million | $22 Million |
| 3 | Coco Gauff | $21.7 Million | Tennis | U.S. | 19 | $6.7 Million | $15 Million |
| 4 | Emma Raducanu | $15.2 Million | Tennis | UK | 21 | $0.2 Million | $15 Million |
| 5 | Naomi Osaka | $15 Million | Tennis | Japan | 26 | $0 | $15 Million |
| 6 | Aryna Sabalenka | $14.7 Million | Tennis | Belarus | 25 | $8.2 Million | $6.5 Million |
| 7 | Jessica Pegula | $12.5 Million | Tennis | U.S. | 29 | $6 Million | $6.5 Million |
| 8 | Venus Williams | $12.2 Million | Tennis | U.S. | 43 | $0.2 Million | $12 Million |
| 9 | Elena Rybakina | $9.5 Million | Tennis | Kazakhstan | 24 | $5.5 Million | $4 Million |
| 10 | Leylah Fernandez | $8.8 Million | Tennis | Canada | 21 | $1.8 Million | $7 Million |
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Top Highest Paid Female Athletes
Iga Świątek (Tennis, Poland)
At just 22 years old, Iga conquered the tennis world. In WTA history, she became the youngest world No. 1, winning eight singles titles on the WTA Tour. She bagged two Grand Slam titles at the French Open. Her earnings of $9.9 million rose by a whopping $14 million in endorsements, tagging her the highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
Eileen Gu (Freestyle Skiing, China)
Being a freestyle skiing professional, Eileen raised eyebrows at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, taking two gold medals and a silver medal to her name. Having only played for a few years, she signed up endorsement deals with brands like Gucci, Red Bull and Victoria’s Secret. Her on-court earnings are $27,000 whereas her $20 million in endorsements certified her as the second-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
Coco Gauff (Tennis, United States)
Coco Gauff is a young tennis star who has taken the sports world by storm. Very quickly she climbed the Wimbledon pinnacle at the age of 15 and there has been no turning back since then. Coco bagged three singles titles on the WTA Tour. Her earnings of $6.7 million were hiked by $15 million in endorsements, making her the third-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
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Emma Raducanu (Tennis, United Kingdom)
At 18, Emma Raducanu became a sporting tycoon by winning the 2021 US Open. It was her struggle that gave her that success on the court. Thanks to major endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Dior, and Vodafone, her off-court earnings saw a boost in no time. Her on-court earnings of $238,000 and $15 million in endorsements, signified her as the fourth-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
Naomi Osaka (Tennis, Japan)
Naomi Osaka was a storm in the athlete in the world. Due to injuries and mental health struggles she has seen her earnings drop. With a handful of tournaments in 2023, her paychecks remain strong. Thanks to endorsement deals with brands like Nike, Nissan, and Mastercard. Her on-court earnings boosted by $15 million, making her the fifth-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
Aryna Sabalenka (Tennis, Belarus)
With two Grand Slam titles in her career, Aryna Sabalenka is a dominant tennis player who has been consistent on the field in 2023, but her off-court earnings are not as big as some of her competitors. Her earnings of $8.2 million were fuelled by $6.5 million in endorsements, making her the sixth-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
Jessica Pegula (Tennis, United States)
Jessica Pegula is a rising star in the tennis world who has reached the quarterfinals of two Grand Slam tournaments in 2023. Her on-court earnings of $6 million were bolstered by $6.5 million in endorsements, making her the seventh-highest-paid female athlete of 2023.
