Stephen Curry is one of the world’s highest paid athletes with a $350 million net worth : Here’s a look into the Warriors star’s earnings outside NBA and charity efforts

The Warriors’ Stephen Curry is one of the highest paid athletes in the world. According to Forbes he ranked at No. 6 on their ‘World’s Highest-Paid Athletes’ list for 2026. He is one of the highest paid basketball players in the world, only behind LeBron James and Japanese player Shohei Ohtani.

The point guard, nicknamed ‘Chef Curry’, is a four-time NBA champion. He has also become the NBA MVP twice, and an NBC Finals MVP once. Curry has also won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and is also an Olympic gold medalist as part of the US national team in the 2024 Summer Olympics. He began his profession after being picked seventh overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors and has remained with them ever since.\

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Stephen Curry signed the NBA’s very first $200 million contract

Stephen Curry became the first player in the NBA to sign a $200 million contract in 2017. He then became the first player to sign two such deals when he signed a four year deal with the Warriors for a $215 million extension in 2021. In September 2026, he signed another two-year extension for $116 million until the 2028-29 season.

According to Forbes, Curry’s estimated earnings are estimated to be $124.7 million each year. Out of this he earns $59.7 million on field while $65 million off the field. He was also the first NBA player to reach the $50 million mark for salary in 2023-24 season, he also made the record for a $60 million salary in the 2026-27 season, Forbes reported.

Curry’s net worth is a mix of his NBA salary and business ventures

Stephen Curry’s net worth is estimated to be about $350 million. This comes from combined revenues from his NBA salary, endorsement and his other business ventures. These include a long-term deal with Under Armour, signed in 2023. The brand aimed to release a Curry-inspired line to rival Nike’s Jordan line. However, he later split with Under Armour in 2025.

Curry also owns a production company, Unanimous Media. The firm has signed deals with several big names including a development deal with Comcast NBC Universal in 2021 and one with Amazon’s Audible.

Another source of income is his company SC30 Inc. The firm oversees several business interests for Curry, including brand partnerships, investment, media and even philanthropic initiatives. However the firm’s earnings are not publicly disclosed.

Curry is estimated to make $141 million in endorsement in 2026-27 season

According to Forbes, Stephen Curry is estimated to earn $141 million in endorsement and other off-court businesses. Curry signed a $400 million, 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning in June 2026.

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He also has sponsorship deals with 2K Sports, Fanatics, Glaukos, Google, JPMorganChase, Panini and Rakuten.

Curry and his wife also engage in philanthropic efforts

Throughout his career Curry along with his wife Ayesha had been involved in several philanthropic efforts. They donated $118,000 for relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Later they formed the Eat.Learn.Play Foundation in 2021 for students in Oakland. The foundation had provided 16 million meals to people in Oakland as of 2021. They also opened ‘Little Town Libraries’ in Oakland. They started with 150 in 2022 and have planned on expanding.