Travis Kelce's Contract And Salary Allowed Him To Spend A Fortune On Properties

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While Travis Kelce is on fire thanks to his relationship with pop music star Taylor Swift, his impressive NFL career has kept him in the public eye for a long time. His hard work and training have also proved to be very lucrative. Travis Kelce's salary as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs is just as high as fans would expect, and his contract has offered him lots of financial security.

Fans wanting to know more about the athlete are curious about what Travis Kelce's house is like. As is the case with many famous NFL stars, he has more than one property. In this article, we'll take a look at Travis Kelce's salary and contract, the property he owns, and the amazing $6 million home he purchased in 2023.

How Travis Kelce's Salary From The NFL Helped Travis Kelce Buy Several Houses

According to Chiefs Wire/USA Today, the tight end has been earning millions during his time in the NFL. Travis Kelce's salary in 2023 was$11.25 million. While he might not have as much money as his girlfriend Taylor Swift, who has a billion-dollar net worth, he's more than comfortable, and that has enabled him to spend millions on various properties. Of course, he has still had to adjust to his increased visibility because of his romance with Swift as all the media attention has taken some getting used to.

As Hello! Magazine reported, Travis Kelce has a few houses thanks to his comfortable financial situation. According to the Robb Report, Kelce bought a huge house for $6 million in Leawood, Kansas City in October 2023. He has another house in Kansas City that isn't quite as big and is said to be valued at $1 million. Kelce purchased the Kansas City house in 2019 for $995,000. Jason and Travis Kelce also bought an Orlando, Florida condo for $355,000 along with Donna Kelce, their mom.

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Purchasing even just one property is no easy feat. Most people have to save for years and know that they have enough income coming in. Travis Kelce's salary is so impressive that he was able to buy a house for just under $1 million, another house for $6 million, and a condo for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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One of the most stressful parts of becoming a homeowner is wondering if there is enough money in case something goes wrong and repairs are necessary. Thanks to Travis Kelce's salary and contract with the NFL, he doesn't have to worry about that.

Even though Travis Kelce has earned close to $65 million so far, he told Vanity Fair that his agents and managers say he is "underpaid." Vanity Fair explained that tight ends tend to be paid less than other players. When it comes to Travis Kelce's salary, 53 other NFL players are earning more than him.

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The athlete said that while he could maybe negotiate a higher salary, he is fine with what he is being paid. He said:

“You see how much more money you could be making and, yeah, it hits you in the gut a little bit. It makes you think you’re being taken advantage of. I don’t know if I really pressed the gas if I would get what I’m quote-unquote worth. But I know I enjoy coming to that building every single day.”

What Is Travis Kelce's Contract With The NFL?

According to Chiefs Wire, Travis Kelce signed a 2020 contract extension of $57.25 million.

His average base salary is $14.5 million.

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Travis Kelce's contract has likely made him feel confident that he never has to worry about money again. But at the beginning of his NFL career, that wasn't the case at all.

According to CNBC.com, his 2013 contract was valued at $3.12 million and he was paid $703,304 when he signed it. However, Kelce wasn't smart with his money and spent a lot clubbing. He said, “I was avoiding the rent lady because I was so stupid to agree to all those bottles. Rookies out there, don’t get caught up in buying bottles, it’s the fastest way to lose your money."

Inside Travis Kelce's $6 Million House In Kansas City

While other NFL players might earn more than him, Travis Kelce's salary and contract helped him purchase his beautiful and impressive $6 million house in Kansas City. He also bought the house because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. According to TMZ, fans kept trying to see Kelce at his original home, and he needed somewhere that was far away from the crowds.

According to Realtor.com, Travis Kelce's house in Leawood, Kansas City has six bathrooms, six bedrooms, and an impressive outdoor area. He not only has his own golf course, which would be amazing enough, but he also has a pickleball/tennis court, a pool, and a hot tub. As Hello! Magazine noted, the house is 17,000 square feet, which is bigger than his first Kansas City home which was 10,000.

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What Are The Features Of Travis Kelce's Second House In Kansas City? (According to Hello! Magazine)

Travis Kelce's house in Leawood, Kansas City also makes sense because he is such a big fan of the area. When he spoke to The Bleacher Report about not wanting to retire just yet, he mentioned the city that he plays for. He said:

"I absolutely love what I'm doing, I love doing it here in Kansas City. I don't even want to think about putting a time limit on this."

Travis Kelce's second Kansas City house is even more impressive considering that, according to The Daily Mail, the footplay player once lived in a gross house during college. Travis said on his podcast New Heights that he hosts with Jason, "It was a filthy, but so much f****ng fun house man. Endless memories."

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