Das Preisgeld vom Mister Olympia ist nochmal stark angestiegen, von 480.000 US Dollar vom letzten Jahr auf 546,000 US Dollar dieses Jahr.
Jeder Athlet der sich ausserhalb der Top10 plaziert erhält 4000 Dollar ( 2005 waren es 2000 und 2004 1000 Dollar )

"The total prize money for the Mr. Olympia contest has increased from $480,000 to $546,000 this year. The money from the Challenge Round — which will not be included this year — and last year’s Wildcard Showdown, $60,000 in total, will be distributed among all the athletes.

First place: $155,000.
Second: $90,000.
Third: 60,000.
Fourth: $48,000.
Fifth: $38,000.
Sixth: $30,000.
Seventh: $18,000.
Eighth: $17,000.
Ninth: $16,000.
Tenth: $14,000.

Eleventh and lower: $4,000 each.

(The combined total prize money for the Mr., Ms., Figure and Fitness Olympia competitions is $725,000.)




So just for coming to the Mr. Olympia, you get plane, room, food and $4,000!!!! All you athletes best be in shape if you are gonna go on that stage!!!"