How Much Do NFL Hall of Famers Make?

It’s no secret that NFL Hall of Famers make a lot of money. But how much exactly do they make?

Salaries of NFL Hall of Famers

NFL Hall of Famers are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world. They make an average of $2 million per year, with some of the top players making over $10 million per year. In comparison, the average NFL player makes just over $1 million per year.

Average salaries

The average salary for an NFL player is $2.7 million, but that number jumps to $3.2 million for players who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. That’s according to a new study from researcher Emory Kristof, who looked at tax records for over 1,400 NFL players.

Kristof’s research found that the median salary for a Hall of Famer is $4 million, which is significantly higher than the median salary of $1.9 million for non-Hall of Famers. The average Hall of Famer also earns more than twice as much as the average non-Hall of Famer, when you take into account both salary and bonuses.

Interestingly, Kristof found that there is very little difference in earnings between contemporary Hall of Famers and those who were inducted in the early years of the institution. In other words, being a Hall of Famer still pays well, even if you’re not one of the most famous players in history.

Top salaries

The average salary for a player in the National Football League (NFL) is $2.1 million per year, but the top players in the league make much more. The highest-paid player in the NFL is Seattle Seahawks quarterbackRussell Wilson, who makes an annual salary of $35 million. In second place is Green Bay Packers quarterbackAaron Rodgers, who earns $33.5 million per year. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackleAaron Donald is third on the list with an annual salary of $22.5 million.

Some of the other top-paid NFL players include New England Patriots quarterbackTom Brady ($20 million), Philadelphia Eagles quarterbackCarson Wentz ($32 million), and Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake ($17 million). While these salaries may seem high, they pale in comparison to what some of the retired Hall of Famers make each year. For example, New York Giants running backEmmitt Smith continues to earn an annual salary of $1 million even though he retired from football in 2004.

Endorsements of NFL Hall of Famers

NFL Hall of Famers make a lot of money from endorsements. Their biggest endorsements come from companies like Nike, Gatorade, and Pepsi. They also make a lot of money from autograph signings and appearances.

Average endorsements

When it comes to average endorsement money, NFL Hall of Famers don’t compare to today’s top players. In fact, they barely make more than the average player in the league.

According to a study by Opendorse, the average NFL Hall of Famer brings in $239,000 per year from endorsements. The study looked at 78 living NFL Hall of Famers and found that only three – Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Joe Namath – make more than $1 million per year from endorsements.

Compare that to the top players in the league today. According to Forbes, the five highest-paid athletes in the world are all NFL players. They are:

-Peyton Manning: $15 million
-Aaron Rodgers: $13 million
-Tom Brady: $10 million
-Drew Brees: $9 million
-Russell Wilson: $7 million

Top endorsements

When it comes to NFL Hall of Famers, some have made more money than others – and a lot of that has to do with endorsements. Here are the top 10 endorsement earners among NFL Hall of Famers, according to a list compiled by Forbes.

1. Michael Strahan – $20 million
2. Emmitt Smith – $18 million
3. Jerry Rice – $15 million
4. Deion Sanders – $13 million
5. Peyton Manning – $12 million
6. Joe Montana – $8 million
7. Brett Favre – $7 million
8. Dan Marino – $6 million
9. Tom Brady – $5 million
10. John Elway – $4 million

Net worth of NFL Hall of Famers

The net worth of NFL Hall of Famers is quite high. As of May 2020, the average net worth of NFL Hall of Famers is $21.7 million. This is quite a bit higher than the average net worth of $7.5 million for all NFL players. The reason for this is that NFL Hall of Famers have typically had very successful careers.

Average net worth

While there is no official net worth requirement for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the average net worth of a Hall of Famer is around $15 million. This number will, of course, vary depending on how long a player was in the league and their salary during their career. Superstar players who have been in the league for many years and signed mega contracts will obviously have a much higher net worth than players who only spent a few seasons in the league or those who played during the early days when salaries were much lower.

To give you an idea of what some of these superstar players are currently worth, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 richest NFL Hall of Famers. These are the guys who have made the most money not only from their playing careers, but also from endorsements, business ventures, and other investments.

1. John Elway – $145 million
2. Brett Favre – $100 million
3. Peyton Manning – $75 million
4. Tom Brady – $60 million
5. Steve Young – $40 million
6. Dan Marino – $35 million
7. Troy Aikman – $25 million
8. Franco Harris – $25 million
9. Michael Strahan – $20 million
10. Howie Long – $20 million

Top net worth

NFL Hall of Famers have some of the highest net worths of athletes in any sport. The average net worth for an NFL Hall of Famer is $14 million. The top net worth for an NFL Hall of Famer is $125 million. The lowest net worth for an NFL Hall of Famer is $1 million.

Some of the wealthiest NFL Hall of Famers are:
-John Elway: $145 million
-Dan Marino: $60 million
-Emmitt Smith: $18 million
– Jerry Rice: $55 million