How much does a Professional Bodybuilder make per Year? Average Annual Pro Olympic and WBF Weight Lifter Salary Range

Professional bodybuilding can be a very lucrative career. Just look at Arnold Schwarzenegger. So how much do they make? The average sponsored Olympic bodybuilder earns between $65,000 and $250,000, with $100,000 being the typical salary. Many medalists break $1 million. Commercially endorsed champions earn about $100,000 to $300,000, often on top of an Olympic salary. Many famous bodybuilders are selected to play roles in movies, earning them massive payments.