Top Jeopardy Players Ranked By Winnings

May 31, 2026

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A new ranking highlights the highest-earning contestants in Jeopardy! history based on total cash winnings.

Brad Rutter leads the list with $4,938,436 in winnings after multiple tournament victories including the Ultimate Tournament of Champions and Battle of the Decades. Ken Jennings follows at second place with $4,370,700, known for his record 74-game regular season streak and later success in the Greatest of All Time tournament. James Holzhauer ranks third with $3,612,216 after a 32-game streak and wins in the 2019 Tournament of Champions and 2023 Masters.

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