How much money does Tadej Pogacar get for winning the Tour de France?
The Slovenian receives the largest share of a total prize of $2.5 million. It all adds up as winner of the overall classification and five stages...
Tadej Pogacar’s dominance at the 2026 Tour de France isn’t just reflected in yellow jerseys and stage wins — it shows up in his paycheck too.
The Slovenian star, winner of the overall classification and five stages, will take home the biggest share of the race’s €2.3 million purse (about $2.5 million). In total, Pogacar pockets roughly €502,500 (about $550,000) for his performance.
The bulk of that comes from his overall victory, worth €500,000 (about $545,000). His five stage wins add another €2,500 (about $2,700) — €500 per stage.
| Tour de France prize money | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | €500,000 (€500 per stage win) | €200,000 | €100,000 |
| Points classification (green jersey) | €25,000 (€300 per stage) | €15,000 | €10,000 |
| Mountains classification (polka dot) | €25,000 (€300 per stage) | €15,000 | €10,000 |
| Young rider classification (white jersey) | €20,000 (€300 per stage) | - | - |
| Team classification | €50,000 (€2,800 per stage) | €30,000 | €20,000 |
| Super combativity prize (overall) | €20,000 (€2,000 per stage) | - | - |
| Stage placings | €11,000 | €5,500 | €2,800 |
What the other top finishers earn
The biggest payouts behind Pogacar go to the podium and jersey winners:
- Remco Evenepoel — €200,000 (about $218,000) for finishing second overall
- Isaac del Toro — €100,000 (about $109,000) for third overall, plus €20,000 (about $22,000) for best young rider
- Mads Pedersen — €25,000 (about $27,000) for the green jersey
- Lidl‑Trek — €50,000 (about $54,000) for best team
Pogacar’s haul underscores just how thoroughly he controlled this year’s Tour — and how the race rewards riders who dominate across multiple fronts.
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