Shaun White Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Shaun White’s Net Worth: How Much Does He Have?

The American snowboarder, musician, and skateboarder, Shaun White, boasts a net worth of $65 million. Famously dubbed “The Flying Tomato” due to his unique red hair, Shaun White has carved out a successful career and stands as one of the highest-paid Olympians. His achievements include three Olympic gold medals, 11 ESPY Awards, and 15 X Games gold medals (13 for snowboarding and two for skateboarding).

Back in 2009, Shaun secured a lucrative 10-year endorsement deal with Burton Snowboards and maintains strong ties with Red Bull, a popular energy drink brand. Additionally, he has endorsements with Target, Oakley, Hewlett-Packard, and Ubisoft, which collectively contribute to his estimated yearly income of around $10 million, without the need to hit the slopes.

Aside from his athletic prowess, Shaun has a knack for real estate investments, is the brains behind a lifestyle brand, and has stakes in Mammoth Mountain.

Here’s a snapshot of Shaun White’s notable achievements:

• 3-time Olympic gold medalist in men’s snowboard halfpipe (2006, 2010, 2018)
• 13-time X Games gold medalist in men’s snowboard superpipe and slopestyle
• 10-time ESPY Award winner
• Record holder for most X Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals in snowboarding
• First athlete to medal in both the Summer and Winter X Games
• Only athlete to achieve a perfect 100 score in a superpipe X Games competition
• World champion in 2005 and 2007
• Landed on the podium in every Winter X Games halfpipe event from 2002 to 2018
• Youngest recipient of an Olympic snowboarding gold medal
• Regarded as one of the most influential figures in snowboarding

Shaun White’s Beginning Years

Born Shaun Roger White on September 3, 1986, in San Diego, California, Shaun had humble beginnings. Diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart condition, he underwent two open-heart surgeries in his youth. Growing up, Shaun delved into snowboarding at a tender age, following in his brother’s footsteps, and frequently visited Bear Mountain and Okemo Mountain ski resorts with his family. By seven, Shaun was clinching snowboarding competitions and showcasing remarkable skateboarding skills, with renowned skateboarder Tony Hawk mentoring him since their encounter at a San Diego skatepark when Shaun was just nine years old.

Professional Journey

Shaun turned pro in snowboarding at 13 and in skateboarding at 17. His prowess on a skateboard earned him the prestigious title of Action Sports Tour Champion, making him the first athlete to triumph in both Winter X Games and Summer X Games across multiple sports. Burton, a snowboard manufacturer, started endorsing Shaun when he was only seven. At 16, Shaun achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the youngest U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships winner. His Winter Olympic appearances in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 saw him capture his first Olympic gold at a tender age of 19. Amidst his snowboarding triumphs, Shaun also clinched victories in European snowboarding contests and impressively released video games showcasing his talent.

In 2009, Shaun clinched the FIS World Cup Men’s Halfpipe competition. His stardom peaked in 2012 when he notched a perfect score at the Winter X Games men’s Snowboard SuperPipe, a remarkable feat in sports history. Although encountering injuries in 2017 while training for the Winter Olympics, with a horrific accident in New Zealand necessitating 62 facial stitches and a hospital stay, Shaun defied the odds and emerged triumphant in the 2018 Winter Olympics, seizing his third gold medal. Shaun’s 2022 Winter Olympics participation saw him secure a commendable fourth place in the halfpipe event.

Beyond competitive sports, Shaun has dabbled in entertainment, featuring in notable films like “Friends with Benefits” (2011), “Stretch” (2014), and the Disney Channel movie “Cloud 9” (2014). He has also lent his voice to “The Smurfs 2” film (2013) and an episode of Fox’s animated series “American Dad!” (2013), with appearances in music videos by Thirty Seconds to Mars and The Black Keys. Shaun also embarked on a musical journey, forming the band Bad Things in 2012, signing a record deal with Warner Bros. Records in 2013, and unveiling their self-titled debut album in 2014.

Moreover, in 2022, White spearheaded the launch of the active lifestyle brand “Whitespace,” rolling out a diverse range of products encompassing outerwear, snowboarding gear, athletic essentials, and streetwear fashion.

Personal Insights

Shaun’s romantic history includes a relationship with Sarah Barthel, Phantogram’s vocalist/keyboardist, spanning from 2013 to 2019, and a subsequent union with actress Nina Dobrev commencing in early 2020.

In 2016, Shaun faced legal troubles when a former Bad Things drummer, Lena Zawaideh, filed a lawsuit against him for contract breach and sexual harassment, with the lawsuit settling for an undisclosed sum in May 2017. In a separate incident in September 2012, White found himself in hot water for vandalism and public intoxication in Nashville, Tennessee, after attending The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney’s wedding; the charges were eventually dismissed.

Intertwined with his athletic accolades is Shaun’s philanthropy work, having fulfilled 17 Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes since 2008. Shaun’s journey was marked by adversity from infancy, having navigated two early-life open-heart surgeries.

Acknowledgments and Recognitions

Shaun’s trophy cabinet boasts Olympic gold medals across men’s snowboarding (halfpipe) in the 2006 Torino Games, the 2010 Vancouver Games, and the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. Moreover, he stands as the recipient of the most X Games gold medals and overall medals compared to any other all-rounder.Shaun White, the greatest athlete in history, has a remarkable track record. He claimed X Games gold medals for superpipe in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He also secured gold medals for slopestyle in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2009. Furthermore, in skateboarding, Shaun achieved gold medals at the X Games for vert in 2007 and 2011, along with silver medals in 2005 and 2010 and a bronze in 2008. Notably, during the Winter Olympics in 2018, Shaun set a record for the highest score in the men’s halfpipe with an impressive 97.75. Additionally, Shaun received the “Revolver” Golden Gods Award for “Most Metal Athlete” in 2009, and that same year, he was ranked as the world’s ninth-best snowboarder by “Snowboarder Magazine.” Furthermore, “Transworld Snowboarding” has honored him with the Rider Of The Year title twice.

Real Estate

Shaun White is somewhat of an underground real estate mogul with multiple luxury properties around the globe.

In 2014, he made headlines by paying $8.94 million for a 3-bedroom ranch house in Malibu, which he later sold in 2020 for $11.8 million. Simultaneously, Shaun put another Malibu home on the market for $12.75 million, but eventually sold it for $8 million after a price slash in early 2020. Both Malibu properties were initially part of a $27.5 million compound White listed in 2019 with the option of being sold separately.

In 2017, Shaun parted ways with his 4,500-square-foot Hollywood Hills home for $6.7 million and listed his New York City penthouse for $2.79 million. After various price adjustments, including a drop to $2.45 million in July 2020 and a later return to the market asking for $3 million, the penthouse remained unsold.

In March 2018, Shaun expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing a second home in the Hollywood Hills for $3.75 million. He decided to list this property for sale in April 2024, eventually accepting $3.925 million in August 2024.

*Data is from 2023 and 2024, and forecast data is available for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.*