Top 10 highest paid professional cyclists in 2025

What are the salaries of the world’s top male cyclists in 2025? From Tour de France winners to Monument specialists, we break down the highest-paid riders in the peloton. The figures shown below refer to annual base salary only - they do not include performance bonuses, prize money or income from personal sponsors.

No surprise here: Tadej Pogačar remains the highest-paid cyclist in the world in 2025. After claiming both the Tour de France and World Championships in 2024, the Slovenian superstar has solidified his reputation - and his contract.

According to sources, Pogačar earns approximately €8.3 million per year from UAE Team Emirates-XRG. His aggressive racing style, versatility and global popularity have made him the face of the modern peloton.

On top of his team salary, he’s a magnet for personal sponsors like Plume (tech), Look (pedals), Met (helmets), DMT (shoes), I feel Slovenia (tourism) and Richard Mille (watch).

Soudal Quick-Step star Remco Evenepoel follows in second, reportedly earning €5 million. The former World Champion continues to capitalise on his status as the leading figure at Soudal Quick-Step and Belgium’s top hope for a future Tour de France victory.

Veteran and Vuelta legend Primož Roglič, racing for Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe, rounds out the top three with a base salary estimated at €4.5 million. His high-profile move from Jumbo-Visma to the Red Bull-backed team sparked headlines in 2023 - and a pay rise.

World champion and all-round sensation Mathieu van der Poel is next on the list, reportedly earning around €4 million from Alpecin-Deceuninck. Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard is said to be on the same level with €4 million at Visma | Lease a Bike and a contract till 2027.

The UCI shared average salary figures for WorldTour riders in 2025:

• Self-employed riders: average €636,000
• Employed riders: average €331,000
• Overall average: around €500,000

Sources: Gazzetta dello Sport, Grand Fondo Guide, Statista, Calcio e Finanza, Total Velo, Het Laatste Nieuws, cyclistshub