Powerball Prize Chart: All Nine Tiers Explained
Powerball has nine prize tiers, from the $4 Powerball-only match (1 in 38) to the jackpot (1 in 292,201,338). Power Play multiplies every non-jackpot prize. Here is the full chart with after-tax notes.
Base prize chart (without Power Play)
| Match | Prize | Odds (1 in …) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 white + Powerball | Jackpot | 292,201,338 | Advertised annuity total; cash option is roughly 60% |
| 5 white | $1,000,000 | 11,688,053.52 | Power Play locks this to a flat $2M (any multiplier) |
| 4 white + Powerball | $50,000 | 913,129.18 | Federal withholding applies (over $5,000) |
| 4 white | $100 | 36,525.17 | Self-report on Form 1040 Schedule 1 |
| 3 white + Powerball | $100 | 14,494.11 | Self-report on Form 1040 Schedule 1 |
| 3 white | $7 | 579.76 | Retailer pays in cash |
| 2 white + Powerball | $7 | 701.33 | Retailer pays in cash |
| 1 white + Powerball | $4 | 91.98 | Retailer pays in cash |
| Powerball only | $4 | 38.32 | Most common winning ticket |
Source: Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Odds reflect the 5/69 + 1/26 matrix used since October 2015.
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.87.
Power Play: how the multiplier works
Power Play is a $1-per-play add-on that multiplies every non-jackpot prize. A 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x multiplier is drawn for every Powerball drawing. The 10x multiplier is only added to the pool when the advertised jackpot is at or below $150 million.
The Match-5 prize ($1,000,000) has a special rule: with Power Play, it is fixed at $2 million regardless of which multiplier is drawn. Every other non-jackpot tier is multiplied by the drawn number. The jackpot itself is never multiplied.
Power Play prize chart
| Tier (base prize) | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 10x* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 ($1M) | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M |
| 4 + PB ($50K) | $100K | $150K | $200K | $250K | $500K |
| 4 white ($100) | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 + PB ($100) | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 3 white ($7) | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 + PB ($7) | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 1 + PB ($4) | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
| PB only ($4) | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $40 |
Power Play prizes for every tier and multiplier. 10x only available when the jackpot is ≤ $150M.
How Powerball prizes are taxed
Prizes of $5,000 or less are paid in cash by retailers with no federal withholding, but you must still report them as ordinary income on Form 1040 Schedule 1. Prizes between $5,001 and $599,999 require a claims-centre form and trigger 24% federal withholding. Jackpot and $1M Match-5 prizes also push the winner into the 37% top marginal bracket, leaving roughly 13% more owed at filing time.
About the $4 Powerball-only prize
The $4 Powerball-only tier is the most common winning ticket — odds of 1 in 38. We cover the payout details, retailer claim process, and the IRS reporting rules in our dedicated guide.
Sources
Prize amounts, odds, and Power Play rules are published by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and are identical in every participating jurisdiction. Federal tax thresholds and withholding rules come from IRS Publication 17 and Form W-2G instructions. Our full methodology is documented at /methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning a Powerball prize?
The odds of winning any Powerball prize are about 1 in 24.87. The jackpot itself is the rarest tier at 1 in 292,201,338. The $4 "Powerball only" tier is the most common winning ticket at 1 in 38, and the second-most common is the $4 "one white plus Powerball" tier at 1 in 92.
What is the smallest Powerball prize?
The smallest Powerball prize is $4, won by matching just the red Powerball number (1 in 38 odds) or by matching one white ball plus the Powerball (1 in 92). Matching one white ball alone, or any number of white balls without the Powerball below three, wins nothing.
Does Power Play multiply the jackpot?
No. Power Play never multiplies the Powerball jackpot. It multiplies every other non-jackpot prize by the drawn multiplier (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or 10x), with one exception: the Match-5 $1,000,000 prize is locked at a flat $2,000,000 with Power Play, regardless of which multiplier is drawn.
When is the 10x Power Play multiplier available?
The 10x Power Play multiplier is only in the multiplier pool when the advertised Powerball jackpot is at or below $150 million. Once the jackpot grows above $150 million, the multiplier pool drops back to 2x, 3x, 4x, and 5x only.
Are Powerball prizes the same in every state?
Yes. The prize amounts and odds listed in the Powerball prize chart are identical across all participating jurisdictions because Powerball is operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). State and federal tax treatment is the only state-by-state variable that affects take-home.
Do I need to claim a small Powerball prize at the lottery office?
Prizes of $599 or less can be paid in cash by any Powerball retailer in the state where the ticket was purchased. Prizes from $600 up to $5,000 typically require a claim form but trigger no federal withholding. Anything above $5,000 is paid at a state lottery claims centre with 24% federal withholding deducted at source.
Estimate the after-tax payout for any tier
Use the calculator to model federal withholding, top-bracket federal tax, and state tax on jackpot, $1M Match-5, or any other Powerball prize.
Related reading
- What does one Powerball number win?Did you match only the red Powerball or one number? See the exact $4 payout and tax rules.
- Powerball odds explainedOdds at each prize tier for the 5/69 + 1/26 matrix.
- Open the tax calculatorPlug in a jackpot and state to see take-home in seconds.
- Draw historyBrowse cached winning numbers and jackpot history.