Tour de France 2026 Prize Money: How Much Riders Earn for Winning Stages, Jerseys & Overall

Winning the Tour de France is cycling’s biggest honor, but how much does it pay?

The 2026 race will distribute a total prize fund of €2.57 million (approximately $2.94 million USD) across stage wins, classifications, daily bonuses, and special awards.Here is the full prize money breakdown for the 2026 Tour de France, with both euros and US dollar conversions.

Tour de France 2026 Overall Winner Prize MoneyThe rider who wins the General Classification and wears the yellow jersey in Paris earns €500,000 ($570,000).Prize money is paid down to 160th place, so every rider who finishes the race takes home some money.

General Classification Prize Money

1st: €500,000 ($570,000)

2nd: €200,000 ($228,000)

3rd: €100,000 ($114,000)

4th: €70,000 ($79,800)

5th: €50,000 ($57,000)

6th: €23,000 ($26,220)

7th: €11,500 ($13,110)

8th: €7,600 ($8,664)

9th: €4,500 ($5,130)

10th: €3,800 ($4,332)

11th–15th: €3,000 – €2,000 ($3,420 – $2,280)

16th–19th: €1,500 – €1,100 ($1,710 – $1,254)

20th–160th: €1,000 each ($1,140)

Stage Wins Prize MoneyEach of the 21 stages offers immediate payouts to the top 20 finishers.

2. Stage Wins Prize Money (Per Stage)

There are 21 stages, and the top 20 riders on each stage earn money.

1st: €11,000 ($12,540)

2nd: €5,500 ($6,270)

3rd: €2,800 ($3,192)

4th: €1,500 ($1,710)

5th: €830 ($946)

6th: €780 ($890)

7th: €730 ($832)

8th: €670 ($764)

9th: €650 ($741)

10th: €600 ($684)

11th: €540 ($616)

12th: €470 ($536)

13th: €440 ($502)

14th: €340 ($388)

15th to 20th: €300 each ($342)

Intermediate Sprint Bonuses (Per Stage)

1st: €1,500 ($1,710)

2nd: €1,000 ($1,140)

3rd: €500 ($570)

3. Classification Jerseys Prize Money

Daily Bonuses for Wearing the Jersey

Yellow Jersey: €500 ($570) per day

Green Jersey: €300 ($342) per day

Polka Dot Jersey: €300 ($342) per day

White Jersey: €300 ($342) per day

Final Classification Prizes

Green Jersey (Points) 1st: €25,000 ($28,500)

2nd: €15,000 ($17,100)

3rd: €10,000 ($11,400)

4th: €4,000 ($4,560)

5th–8th: €3,500 – €2,000

Polka Dot Jersey (Mountains)

1st: €20,000 ($22,800)

2nd: €15,000 ($17,100)

3rd: €10,000 ($11,400)

4th: €5,000 ($5,700)

White Jersey (Best Young Rider)

1st: €50,000 ($57,000)

2nd: €30,000 ($34,200)

3rd: €20,000 ($22,800)

4th: €12,000 ($13,680)

5th: €8,000 ($9,120)

4. Special Mountain Climb Bonuses

Col du Tourmalet (Stage 6): €5,000 ($5,700) to the first rider

Col du Galibier (Stage 20): €5,000 ($5,700) to the first rider

Categorized climbs also pay out:

Hors Catégorie: €800 / €450 / €300

Category 1: €650 / €400 / €150

Category 2: €500 / €250

Category 3: €300

Category 4: €200

5. Combativity Awards

Daily Most Combative Rider (18 stages): €2,000 ($2,280) each

Super Combative Rider (Overall): €20,000 ($22,800)

6. Team Classification Prize Money

1st: €50,000 ($57,000)

2nd: €30,000 ($34,200)

3rd: €20,000 ($22,800)

4th: €12,000 ($13,680)

5th: €8,000 ($9,120)

Best Team Each Day: €2,800 ($3,192)

Best Teammate Awards

Week 1, Week 2 & After Stage 20: €2,000 each ($2,280)

Overall Best Teammate: €3,000 ($3,420)

Important Notes on Tour de France Prize Money

All official prizes are paid in euros.

USD figures are approximate conversions based on July 2026 exchange rates.

Riders traditionally pool their winnings and share them with teammates and staff.

Many riders earn significant extra income through contract bonuses and sponsorships after strong performances.

The true value of success at the Tour de France often goes far beyond the direct prize money due to future salary increases and commercial opportunities.

This is the full and updated prize money breakdown for the 2026 Tour de France. Figures are based on official Tour de France amounts.

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