1981 PGA Tour Leaders Leaders

| Rank_ | Player | Country | Earnings_ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Nicklaus | United States | 3759425 | 70 |
| 2 | Lee Trevino | United States | 2608792 | 28 |
| 3 | Tom Watson | United States | 2549900 | 28 |
| 4 | Tom Weiskopf | United States | 2006810 | 15 |
| 5 | Hale Irwin | United States | 1966373 | 13 |