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While many fans know Travis Kelce as one of the best tight ends in the game, other fans have heard his name through Taylor Swift dating rumors. Swift and Kelce are one the most high-profile couples in the NFL.
Despite his affiliation with Swift, Kelce has cemented his career as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.
At 34 years old, Kelce is in a league of his own at the position, which has helped him become one of the top-paid tight ends in the NFL.
Kelce signed a four-year $57.25 million contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs in August of 2020.
While his net worth might not rival that of his pop star girlfriend, Kelce has built a fortune worth an estimated $40 million.
Travis Kelce’s Career Earnings
In 2020, Kelce signed a four-year contract extension worth $57.25 million.
Kelce has played in the league for 11 seasons and has earned a total of $77,032,220. He still has two seasons left on his contract, which would bring his total career earnings to $107,282,220.
Kelce is currently the fourth highest-paid tight end in the league in 2023 and is popular with the best gambling sites in the US. You’ll find numerous Kelce betting markets – and plenty for Swift too, of course.
At the time when he signed his contract extension, he was considered the highest-paid tight end. Since then, Darren Waller ($17 million) and George Kittle ($15 million) have surpassed Kelce ($14.3 million) on the list.
Still, at the age of 34, he sits among the top highest-paid players at his position.
Check out Kelce’s earnings by year below.
| Year | Base Salary | Bonuses & Incentives | Earnings |
| 2013 | $405,000 | $703,304 | $1,108,304 |
| 2014 | $495,000 | $739,304 | $531,000 |
| 2015 | $585,000 | $129,000 | $678,000 |
| 2016 | $675,000 | $10,064,000 | $10,646,000 |
| 2017 | $2,700,000 | $10,689,750 | $3,418,750 |
| 2018 | $6,800,000 | $1,968,750 | $8,050,000 |
| 2019 | $7,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $8,750,000 |
| 2020 | $8,500,000 | $2,044,294 | $9,294,294 |
| 2021 | $5,250,000 | $7,350,166 | $11,805,872 |
| 2022 | $2,893,333 | $14,162,539 | $10,500,000 |
| 2023 | $11,250,000 | $7,856,667 | $12,161,755 |
| 11 seasons | $47,053,333 | $29,478,887 | $76,943,975 |
Travis Kelce’s Net Worth
Currently, Kelce has an estimated net worth of about $40 million. Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl winner and will be a Pro Football Hall of Famer when his career is over.
While his net worth is significantly lower than Taylor Swift’s, Kelce could be worth significantly more in the near future.
Kelce has his own podcast with his brother, “New Heights”, which has become one of the most popular sports podcasts on the internet. In addition, he appeared in the documentary ‘Kelce’, which has also become a fan favorite.
His net worth may only be valued at $40 million but after being sponsored by the likes of Pfizer, State Farm, Hy-Vee, and Experian, it appears that Kelce is only just getting started.
The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII over the San Francisco 49ers, becoming the first time since the New England Patriots in 2005 to become back-to-back champions.
According to the top online sportsbooks, the Chiefs are favorites to win Super Bowl LIX and become the first time in NFL history to ever win three championships in a row.
Travis Kelce’s Career NFL Stats
Here are Travis Kelce’s career stats at the end of the 2023 season.
- Receptions: 907
- Yards: 11,328
- Receiving TDs: 74
- Yards Per Catch: 12.5
Travis Kelce’s Girlfriend
Kelce and Swift have been stealing headlines across the NFL all season long.
While neither Swift nor Kelce have released a public statement about their relationship, it’s safe to say the two are a confirmed couple. Swift and Kelce have not been shy about displaying their relationship with the couple pictured kissing after the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest wins during the 2023 Playoffs.
Swift even flew from Tokyo the day before the Super Bowl to come cheer on the Chiefs as they won their second title in a row at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
References
- New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce (Newheightshow)
- Travis Kelce Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com (Pro-football-reference)
- Travis Kelce | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.com (Spotrac)
- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline | Us Weekly (Usmagazine)
