2008 World Championship Prize Money
| Round | Prize |
| Winner | £100,000 |
| Final | £50,000 |
| Semi Final | £22,500 |
| Quarter Final | £15,000 |
| Last 16 | £10,500 |
| Last 32 | £7,000 |
| Last 64 | £4,000 |
| Last 68 | £2,500 |
| Round | Prize |
| Winner | £100,000 |
| Final | £50,000 |
| Semi Final | £22,500 |
| Quarter Final | £15,000 |
| Last 16 | £10,500 |
| Last 32 | £7,000 |
| Last 64 | £4,000 |
| Last 68 | £2,500 |