US Olympic Gold Medalists Get $37.5K, But These 15 Countries Pay Six Figures

Along with all the well-deserved glory, winning an Olympic gold medal often comes with a hefty cash payout. This year, American gold medal winners will receive a $37,500 bonus courtesy of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Forbes reported.

While that’s a sum most Americans would be thrilled to pocket, it pales in comparison to the six-figure bonuses other countries award their athletes for taking home the top prize.

Here’s a look at 15 countries and territories that award their gold medal winners $100,000 or more — with the top place offering an astounding $768,000.

Find Out:

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $768,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $275,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $218,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $214,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $196,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $182,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $171,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $155,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $154,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $139,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $125,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $120,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $109,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $103,000

• Cash prize for a gold medal: $102,000

Data is sourced from Forbes and is accurate as of July 22, 2024.