To have one of the greatest centers and one of the greatest tight ends the NFL has ever seen in one family. For one of them to be featured in People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” list, and the other to be dating arguably the most marketable person on the planet right now: Taylor Swift. That’s life in the Kelce household. Jason Kelce—center for the Philadelphia Eagles—and Travis Kelce—tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs—are both excelling in their own accord. But how do their net worths compare to one another?

The difference between the Kelce brothers’ net worths is not as big as one might think despite the huge difference in their popularity. So, how much do the two brothers earn from the NFL and their various brand deals?

How much does the NFL pay Jason and Travis Kelce?

Jason Kelce started playing in the NFL in 2011 after getting selected in the sixth round of the Draft, 2 years before his younger brother. Since stepping foot into the sport, Jason has remained with the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the years, he’s amassed a total net worth of $30 million. In 2014, he signed a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension with his team, which brought his average annual salary to around $9 million. How does Travis compare to him?

As reported by celebritynetworth.com, Travis Kelce’s total net worth is $40 million, $10 million more than his elder brother. He began playing in the NFL in 2013 after getting selected in the third round of the Draft and has been a part of the Chiefs ever since. In 2013, he had signed a 4-year, $3.12 million deal with the Chiefs, and then in 2016, negotiated a 5-year, $46 million extension. His contract included $22 million in guarantees, and his average annual salary is approximately $14 million. Following his 4-year, $57.25 million extension with the Chiefs in 2020, he’s now the third-highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

But that’s not all. Other than the basic salary the Super Bowl winners earn from the league they are playing for, there’s a lot more that contributes to their net worth. And in the case of Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has played a significant role.

How has Taylor Swift helped Travis Kelce’s case?

As big as the name ‘Kelce’ was in the world of the NFL, no one can deny that Taylor Swift helped the tight end gain worldwide recognition. As reported by The Mirror, “A report by Morning Consult states that Kelce’s public awareness increased to 63% in September after meeting Swift, jumping from 38% in August 2022. Kelce’s jersey sales also increased 400 percent after meeting the singer.” Now that Kelce accompanied Swift for her Eras Tour as well, there’s no doubt that these numbers would’ve further risen. But while she’s helped Travis’ case, she denied his brother what would’ve been a remarkable achievement.

Jason Kelce and two of his teammates took on Taylor Swift in her playground this year. Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata (all of whom play for the Eagles) formed a band called The Philly Specials. They release Christmas music, the proceeds of which go to charity. Instead of continuing as a trio, Travis Kelce joined the band this year, and because of his newfound global fame, The Philly Specials took the Billboard charts by storm.

Per Forbes, in Billboard’s latest edition of the Vinyl Albums chart, Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) edged out two records of The Philly Specials that stacked into No.2 and No.3. Although ‘The Swift Effect’ has played a significant role in the Kelce brothers’ lives recently, a lot of their wealth comes from side projects and endorsements as well.