How Much Each Country Awards Athletes for Winning Winter Olympics Medals

Singapore ranks highest, but top-of-table Norway and other nations do not pay their athletes anything for a podium finish.

Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals

For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.

These 13 Countries Will Pay Winter Olympic Gold Medalists $100,000 — Or More

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

Singapore ski racer Faiz Basha becomes 2nd athlete to represent tropical nation at a Winter Games

Basha’s just the second athlete from the tropical country — temperature today: 88 degrees Fahrenheit (31 Celsius) — to compete at a Winter Games. Born in Singapore, Basha was introduced to ski racing during his time living in Switzerland, when his parents moved there while his dad served as a diplomat.

Do Olympians get paid? How much do they get for winning medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics?

For all the hard work athletes put in representing their country at the Winter Olympics, they are not paid the generous salary you might expect for winning.
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Here’s how much Winter Olympic gold medalists earn

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have brought together thousands of elite athletes, all chasing a place on the podium. While medals are the most visible reward, financial incentives also play a significant role for competitors from certain countries, where governments and sporting bodies offer substantial payouts for podium finishes.

Singapore Alpine skier Faiz Basha’s Winter Olympic races to be streamed live on YouTube

Age of Sports' channel will broadcast his giant slalom and slalom events live on Feb 14 and 16. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore Alpine skier Faiz Basha stays cool ahead of Winter Olympic debut

He will be taking part in the giant slalom on Feb 14, followed by the slalom two days later. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Some countries pay nearly $800,000 for Olympic gold medals - here's how Team USA compares

Team USA's Olympic gold payout may surprise you - especially compared to the nearly $800K offered elsewhere.

What does an Olympic medal pays in 2026? And where Team USA rank?

There's no greater honor than winning an Olympic medal, but cold hard cash is also on the line. Which country pays the most at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Winter Olympics 2026: How much do athletes get paid for winning medals and where does Team USA rank?

Of the 25 countries that responded to USA Today's inquiry, Team USA ranks in the middle of the pack. The United States pays $37,500 to athletes who win a gold medal, $22,500 for silver medalists and $15,000 for bronze-medal winners. Those figures rank 15th out of the 25 country sample.