The 2026 US Women's Open prize money payout is from the $12.5 million purse, with the 63 professional players who complete three rounds at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, earning LPGA Tour prize money and an official-money paycheck this week.
The winner's share of US Women's Open prize pool is at $300,000, with the second-place finisher taking home $1,350,000. The US Women's Open prize money payout breakdown shows a payout of 15 percent of the purse to the winner, and how much each LPGA Tour player earns is guaranteed down to the last-place professional player.
For 2026 US Women's Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard
The 2026 US Women's Open field is headed by Nelly Korda, Sei Young Kim, Hannah Green, Charley Hull and more.
This tournament started with 156 players, and a cut was made this week after two rounds to the top 60 and ties. Every professional player who made completes the 54-hole tournament earns official money.
Every professional player in the field is paid for completing the event, but how much each player is paid at the 2026 US Women's Open from the correct 2026 US Women's Open full-field payout is based on their finish. Five amateurs made the cut and won't be paid for their finish.
All professionals who miss the 36-hole cut this week are paid $10,000.
The LPGA Tour cut rule is typically down to the top 65 and ties, with no secondary cut. When more than 65 professional players make the cut, the payout is modified to ensure all players are paid, with the winner always getting 15 percent of the purse.
What else is on the line
Beyond money, there are important points, perks and benefits on the line for the field -- in particular, the tournament winner.
The winner of this event will earn 650 Race to the CME Globe points, with this being a standard event.
Additionally, there are 100 Rolex Women's World Golf Ranking points on the line for the winner.
While this event offers a significant payday, a win comes with the benefits that come with winning on the LPGA Tour. Winners of these events get a five-plus season exemption on the LPGA Tour, as well as berths into other big tour events, like the other four majors for five years and a 10-year exemption to the US Women's Open.
2026 US Women's Open prize money, winner's share, first-place payout
For 2026 US Women's Open results and payout, see our final leaderboard
| POSITION | MONEY |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500,000 |
| 2 | $1,350,000 |
| 3 | $829,547 |
| 4 | $581,535 |
| 5 | $484,363 |
| 6 | $429,478 |
| 7 | $387,191 |
| 8 | $346,775 |
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| |
| 9 | $313,844 |
| 10 | $288,272 |
| 11 | $263,075 |
| 12 | $243,241 |
| 13 | $226,651 |
| 14 | $209,188 |
| 15 | $194,219 |
| 16 | $181,745 |
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| |
| 17 | $171,766 |
| 18 | $161,787 |
| 19 | $151,807 |
| 20 | $141,828 |
| 21 | $133,221 |
| 22 | $124,614 |
| 23 | $116,257 |
| 24 | $108,523 |
| 25 | $101,787 |
| 26 | $96,049 |
| 27 | $91,683 |
| 28 | $87,816 |
| 29 | $84,074 |
| 30 | $80,332 |
| 31 | $76,590 |
| 32 | $72,847 |
| 33 | $69,105 |
| 34 | $65,737 |
| 35 | $62,993 |
| 36 | $60,249 |
| 37 | $57,629 |
| 38 | $55,134 |
| 39 | $52,640 |
| 40 | $50,145 |
| 41 | $47,650 |
| 42 | $45,155 |
| 43 | $42,660 |
| 44 | $40,166 |
| 45 | $37,671 |
| 46 | $35,426 |
| 47 | $33,180 |
| 48 | $31,060 |
| 49 | $29,812 |
| 50 | $28,565 |
| 51 | $27,816 |
| 52 | $27,193 |
| 53 | $26,694 |
| 54 | $26,444 |
| 55 | $26,195 |
| 56 | $25,945 |
| 57 | $25,696 |
| 58 | $25,446 |
| 59 | $25,197 |
| 60 | $24,947 |
| 61 | $24,698 |
| 62 | $24,448 |
| 63 | $24,199 |
