Serena Williams the only woman on Sportico’s all-time top 50 highest-paid athletes list

Serena Williams became the only woman to feature in Sportico's all-time top 50 highest-paid athletes list on 22 September 2026.

Her inflation-adjusted career earnings total $680 million. Her wealth has continued to grow through endorsements, Serena Ventures, sports ownership and speaking engagements, and her business empire has flourished after stepping away from full-time professional tennis.