Mega Millions payout chart.
Every way to win and what it pays. Published amounts for a single winner.
Prizes and odds
| Match | Prize | With Multiplier (included) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 plus Mega Ball | Jackpot, not a fixed amount | Does not apply | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 | $1,000,000 | up to $10,000,000 | 1 in 12,629,232 |
| 4 plus Mega Ball | $10,000 | up to $100,000 | 1 in 893,761 |
| 4 | $500 | up to $5,000 | 1 in 38,859 |
| 3 plus Mega Ball | $200 | up to $2,000 | 1 in 13,965 |
| 3 | $10 | up to $100 | 1 in 607 |
| 2 plus Mega Ball | $10 | up to $100 | 1 in 665 |
| 1 plus Mega Ball | $7 | up to $70 | 1 in 86 |
| 0 plus Mega Ball | $5 | up to $50 | 1 in 35 |
The Multiplier column shows the maximum. The multiplier is drawn each time and is usually lower. It is included in the price of every play. It never applies to the jackpot. Every Mega Millions play includes a multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x or 10x at no extra cost, printed on your ticket. It applies to every prize except the jackpot.
What changes these amounts
- A shared jackpot is divided
- Four winning tickets means a quarter each. The advertised figure is the pool, not your share.
- The jackpot is an annuity
- Paid over decades. Cash instead is often around half. More on that.
- California is different
- Every prize there is pari-mutuel by law, so this chart does not apply.
- Tax comes off first
- Federal withholding starts at 24% on larger prizes, plus state tax.
Questions about Mega Millions prizes
- How many numbers do you need to win a prize on Mega Millions?
- The smallest win is just the Mega Ball, paying $5. There are 9 ways to win. Without the Mega Ball, you need three numbers at $10.
- Does matching just the Mega Ball win anything?
- Yes. The Mega Ball on its own pays $5. A single white number on its own pays nothing.
- What is the Mega Millions jackpot actually worth?
- Less than the figure advertised. It is an annuity paid over decades, the cash option is often around half, and it is divided if more than one ticket wins. That is why we do not print a number next to a jackpot match.
- How do I check my Mega Millions numbers?
- Enter them on our Mega Millions checker, in any order. We show which of your numbers landed and what the match is worth.
- Does the Multiplier apply to every prize?
- It multiplies fixed prizes only, never the jackpot.
- Are Mega Millions prizes the same in every state?
- No. California sets every prize after the drawing from ticket sales and the number of winners, so published figures do not apply there.
- Did anyone win the Mega Millions jackpot last night?
- We do not publish winner counts. We can tell you the numbers and whether yours matched. For whether a jackpot was claimed, the official lottery site is the authority.
Official source: Mega Millions. Your ticket is the only thing you can claim with.