It’s not the World Cup leader who has earned the most prize money so far this season. Here’s a look at which ski stars have topped the earnings charts.

Neither in the women’s nor the men’s category is the World Cup leader the top earner in prize money this season. Harald Østberg Amundsen ranks second, while Jessie Diggins is in fourth place.

Here’s the prize money ranking after the first period of the 2024-25 World Cup season.

Swedish Star on Top

Among the women, a Swedish skier leads the prize money rankings. Jonna Sundling, currently in third place overall in the World Cup standings, has earned $61,600, which is $6,600 more than Therese Johaug in second place.

Jessie Diggins, the overall World Cup leader, is fourth in prize money earnings. The 33-year-old American has brought in $34,936.

Top 3 Women, Cross-Country Skiing (Prize Money in USD)

1. Jonna Sundling, Sweden, $61,600
2. Therese Johaug, Norway, $55,000
3. Astrid Øyre Slind, Norway, $36,960

Four Norwegians are among the top ten female earners. Alongside Johaug and Øyre Slind, Heidi Weng is fifth with $31,680, and Julie Myhre ranks seventh with $22,440.

Klæbo is the Top Earner

In the men’s category, it’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, currently second overall in the World Cup standings, who has earned the most. The 28-year-old from Byåsen IL has earned $68,640, which is $9,240 more than World Cup leader Harald Østberg Amundsen, who is second in the prize money rankings.

Top 3 Men, Cross-Country Skiing (Prize Money in USD)

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, Norway, $68,640
2. Harald Østberg Amundsen, Norway, $59,400
3. Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, Norway, $50,160

Among the top ten male earners, only two are non-Norwegians: Iivo Niskanen from Finland, in fourth place with $31,064, and Lucas Chanavat from France, in tenth place with $14,872.

Tour de Ski on the Horizon

The Tour de Ski begins on Saturday, December 28, with the overall winner set to take home nearly $96,800, excluding daily bonuses and prize money from climbing and sprint competitions.

Find the full schedule, broadcast times, and everything you need to know about this year’s Tour de Ski HERE.

(Prize amounts converted to USD using exchange rates as of December 27, 2024.)