Taylor Swift’s $197 Million Bonus for Eras Tour Crew: ‘I Earn 100 Times More Than Them’
Taylor Swift has made her mark not only with her music but also with her generosity.
The singer has given a whopping $197 million bonus to the artists and staff who helped make her legendary Eras Tour a reality, in addition to the salaries they received.
Taylor Swift has given a lot of generous rewards to those who helped make her long-running “Eras Tour” a reality, in addition to their salaries. Photo: Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
The nearly two-year tour is not only a musical journey but also a story of appreciation and gratitude.
From dancers, choreographers, physical therapists, to hair and makeup artists, costume stylists, lighting, sound, pyrotechnicians, and even the truck drivers who transport equipment, all received generous bonuses from Taylor Swift.
Over the past nearly two years, the pop star has given an additional $197 million to her performers and film crew. Photo: Getty Images/TAS Rights Management
According to Page Six, this list also includes scaffolders, carpenters, camera crew, production staff, assistants, catering staff, merchandisers, and security.
In August 2023, when the US leg of her tour ended, Page Six revealed that Taylor Swift had handed out more than $55 million in bonuses.
Notably, TMZ reported that each truck driver – about 50 people – received $100,000 from the singer.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which began in March 2023 and concluded on December 8, has grossed more than $2 billion in ticket sales
Other groups, such as dancers, band members, and technical staff, also received “staggering” bonuses.
The Eras Tour, which began in March 2023 and concluded on December 8, has grossed more than $2 billion in ticket sales, double the amount of any tour in history, according to the New York Times.
The massive success also made Taylor Swift a billionaire after just seven months on the tour.
Taylor Swift became a billionaire after seven months on the record-breaking tour.
On her final night in Vancouver, the 34-year-old singer emotionally shared about her journey of 149 shows on five continents.
“This is the most exciting, powerful, intense and challenging thing I’ve ever done in my life,” said Taylor Swift. “We’ve performed in front of over 10 million people around the world.”
As she prepared to sing the final song of the night, Taylor did not forget to send her deep gratitude to her fans:
“I want to thank each and every one of you for writing the most wonderful chapter of my life with me – the Eras Tour, which I love so much.”
During her final concert, Taylor Swift talked about the “adventures” she had while “touring the world” with 149 shows across five continents. Photo: Getty Images/TAS Rights Management
Not only an artistic success, the Eras Tour is also a testament to the love and appreciation Taylor Swift has for the team that has accompanied her on her journey to break all records.
