Erik Compton has earned $4,091,315 in official PGA Tour prize money from 166 starts, 2001–2025, plus $287,000 in FedEx Cup bonuses, for $4,378,315 in total. That ranks 477th on the PGA Tour's career money list.
He has 0 PGA Tour wins. He has 5 top-10 finishes and has made 52% of his cuts. His best season was 2014, when he earned $1,796,143 and finished 55th on the money list.
Erik Compton earnings by year
Official prize money each season. Labels show his money-list rank when he finished in the top 10. Click a bar for that season.
| Season | Starts | Cuts | Wins | Top 10s | Money list | FedEx bonus | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 446th | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 394th | $0 | $8,200 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 347th | $0 | $43,057 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 522nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 260th | $0 | $68,438 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 562nd | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397th | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 202nd | $0 | $247,903 |
| 2015 | 27 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 136th | $70,000 | $662,952 |
| 2014 | 28 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 55th | $110,000 | $1,796,143 |
| 2013 | 24 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 123rd | $75,000 | $651,660 |
| 2012 | 25 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 171st | $32,000 | $353,195 |
| 2011 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 248th | $0 | $95,542 |
| 2010 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 248th | $0 | $77,245 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 294th | $0 | $27,524 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 358th | $0 | $10,074 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 322nd | No FedEx Cup | $15,895 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 335th | No FedEx Cup | $11,050 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 429th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 286th | No FedEx Cup | $22,438 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 370th | No FedEx Cup | $0 |
Every Compton start, season by season
Erik Compton made 166 starts over 21 seasons. Each square is one tournament. Click one for the leaderboard.
Where Compton's money came from
Career split, then season by season: Majors 19%, The Players 3%, Other events 72%, FedEx Cup bonus 7%.
Erik Compton at the majors
6 major starts and $813,930 in prize money. Darker squares paid more, and an orange ring is a win.
Career earnings over time
Running total, check by check. Orange dots mark wins at the majors and The Players.
Erik Compton's biggest paydays
His ten largest single checks. Click one for the full payout.
Erik Compton's recent results
Compton earned $119,695 from his last 10 starts, October 2016 to April 2025, and made the cut in 4 of them. His best finish was T20 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, worth $68,438. That is $12K a start, about half his career average of $25K.
| Date | Event | Finish | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Corales Puntacana Championship | MC | $0 |
| 2024-04-18 | Corales Puntacana Championship | 70 | $8,200 |
| 2023-05-25 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T63 | $18,705 |
| 2023-03-23 | Corales Puntacana Championship | T29 | $24,352 |
| 2022-05-26 | Charles Schwab Challenge | MC | $0 |
| 2022-02-24 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2021-05-27 | Charles Schwab Challenge | T20 | $68,438 |
| 2021-03-18 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2019-02-28 | The Honda Classic | MC | $0 |
| 2016-10-27 | Sanderson Farms Championship | MC | $0 |
Erik Compton on the DP World Tour and LIV Golf
Prize money from DP World Tour events that aren't co-sanctioned with the PGA Tour (the majors and WGCs are counted on the PGA Tour side), and LIV Golf individual prize money, team prize money and season bonuses. LIV contracts and signing fees aren't public and aren't included.
| Season | Tour | Starts | Wins | Top 10s | Prize money | LIV team & bonus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2015 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
| 2010 | DP World Tour | 2 | 0 | 0 | $5,598 | — | $5,598 |
| 2009 | DP World Tour | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | — | $0 |
How Compton compares
Players just above and below him in career prize money. Full ranking →
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Erik Compton earnings FAQ
How much has Erik Compton earned in his career?
Erik Compton has earned $4,091,315 in official PGA Tour prize money from 2001–2025, or $4,378,315 including FedEx Cup bonuses. His DP World Tour and LIV Golf earnings are shown separately on this page. Endorsements aren't included.
How many PGA Tour events has Erik Compton won?
0 wins from 166 starts.
What was Erik Compton's best season?
2014, with $1,796,143 from 28 starts and 0 wins.
What is Erik Compton's biggest paycheck?
$789,330 for finishing T2 at the U.S. Open Golf Championship.
How much does Erik Compton earn per tournament?
$24,646 per start on average, counting missed cuts.
What are Erik Compton's career earnings in today's dollars?
Adjusted for inflation, Erik Compton's $4,091,315 in official prize money is worth about $5,778,189 in 2026 dollars, counting each season's earnings at that year's prices.
How much has Erik Compton won at the Masters?
$24,600 from 1 appearance.
How much has Erik Compton earned on all tours?
$4,096,913 in prize money across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.