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Roger Goodell’s staggering salary as NFL commissioner: Net worth and his tenure as the league’s top executive

The NFL commissioner is the figurehead and head of many aspects of the competition

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 03: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a press conference ahead of the Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 03, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.   Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Chris Graythen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Roger Goodell, commissioner of the NFL, extended in 2023 his contract until 2027. He has been the NFL commissioner since 2006.

The 66-year-old NFL executive replaced Paul Tagliablue 18 years ago. Since then, he has signed contract extensions in 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2023. It was speculated that this would be the last extension he would sign.

What is Roger Goodell’s net worth?

According to Sportskeeda, the NFL commissioner has a fortune of $250 million and a salary of approximately $64 million.

When Goodell first took the helm as commissioner, his 2007 earnings were $6 million. He hasn’t earned less than eight figures since, taking home $12 million in 2008 and 2011 and $10 million in 2009 and 2010.

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If we factor in everything Goodell has attained in salary, then his earnings are $556.7 million, more than any player in NFL history.

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