For U.S. Powerball, the “Powerball number” (the single red ball) only pays a prize if it is part of a winning combination, and the exact amount depends on how many white balls you matched and whether you added Power Play.

Below is the standard prize chart for a $2 Powerball ticket (no Power Play):

  • Match 5 white balls + Powerball: Jackpot (starts at about $20 million and grows when not won).
  • Match 5 white balls only: $1,000,000.
  • Match 4 white balls + Powerball: $50,000.
  • Match 4 white balls only: $100.
  • Match 3 white balls + Powerball: $100.
  • Match 3 white balls only: $7.
  • Match 2 white balls + Powerball: $7.
  • Match 1 white ball + Powerball: $4.
  • Match only the Powerball (0 white + Powerball): $4.

So if your question is “what does just the Powerball number pay,” the usual answer is $4 for matching only the red Powerball , but you get more if you also matched white numbers.

If you add the Power Play option (extra $1), all non‑jackpot prizes can multiply (for example, the $1 million can become $2 million, the $50,000 can become $100,000, etc.), according to the drawn multiplier (2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, or sometimes 10x when the jackpot is low).

Note: Prize amounts and Power Play rules are broadly standard but can vary slightly by jurisdiction, so it’s always smart to check your state lottery’s website or the official Powerball site for the current payout table.