Professional cornhole players' earnings vary widely based on skill, tournament winnings, and sponsorship deals. Here are key details about their income as of 2025:

• Most professional cornhole players earn between $5,000 and $25,000 per year. Earnings come from tournament prize money and sponsorships, as cornhole players generally do not receive a salary from teams.
• Sponsorships typically bring in around $5,000 annually on average, with main jersey sponsor spots costing around $2,000 and smaller spots about $750 each.
• Tournament winnings are divided among several levels: local, regional, conference, and national tournaments. National tournament winnings can be about $10,000 per year, while local and regional tournaments add smaller amounts.
• In the American Cornhole League (ACL), which is the premier league, top players can earn significantly more. For example, top ACL pros earned between $40,000 and $68,000 in 2023.
• The highest-paid cornhole players, such as Cheyenne Bubenheim, earned about $70,000 to $90,000 in prize money and sponsorships.
• The average cornhole earnings among ACL pros are around $7,000, with many earning below $5,000; only a few surpass the average American salary (~$59,000).
• The professional cornhole sport is growing, with a $1 million total prize pool for the ACL season and prospects for more players becoming full-time professionals in the next few years.
• Overall, while a minority of elite players earn substantial income, many cornhole pros supplement their earnings with other work due to modest average pay in the sport.

In summary, professional cornhole players make from a few thousand dollars up to around $70,000-$90,000 annually, depending on ranking, sponsorships, and tournament success, with only the top players able to make a living solely from cornhole.