Taylor Swift Gave $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Crew

Swift's Eras Tour wrapped last December after 149 sold-out shows that drew over 10 million fans and grossed $2.077 billion, the highest ever for any tour. She shared the success with her team, distributing $197 million in bonuses to dancers, truck drivers, caterers, and riggers during emotional gatherings at the end of each leg. Truck drivers received checks like $100,000 each on the first U.S. leg, while dancers got around $750,000 after later ones—life-changing sums for those who missed family milestones to make the shows happen. Swift called it setting a vital precedent in her new docuseries.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour generated $2 billion, and she rewarded her staff with $197 million in bonuses—from dancers receiving $750,000 each (five times their annual salary) to truck drivers getting $100,000 each, matching a typical yearly wage
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