Aaron Rodgers Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Aaron Rodgers’ Net Worth and Salary: What is it?

An American professional football player, Aaron Rodgers boasts a net worth of $200 million and earns an average annual salary of $37.5 million. He is most recognized for his role as the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. On April 24, 2023, he was traded to the New York Jets.

Among the highest-paid athletes globally, he is also one of the NFL’s top earners. To illustrate, during the period from June 2018 to June 2019, he amassed $90 million through salary and endorsements.

In March 2022, Aaron extended his contract with the Packers, securing a salary of $50 million annually over four years, along with $153 million guaranteed.

Early Life

Born in Chico, California, on December 2, 1983, Aaron Charles Rodgers is the son of Darla Leigh (née Pittman) and Edward Wesley Rodgers. The family relocated several times, first to Ukiah, California, then to Beaverton, Oregon, and returned to Chico in 1997. He played as the starting quarterback for two years at Pleasant Valley High School.

After graduating high school in 2002, he played football at Butte Community College. His physical stature at the time led to limited attention from Division I programs, which he credits for his relatively late recognition. However, his outstanding performance at Butte Community College, where he threw 26 touchdowns in his freshman year and achieved a 10-1 record, allowed him to transfer to the University of California, Berkeley after just one year at junior college.

College Career

Rodgers became the starting quarterback for the Golden Bears (University of California, Berkeley) during the fifth game of the 2003 season. He set several school records, including holding the Cal career record for the lowest percentage of intercepted passes, at 1.95 percent. Following an impressive junior year with 24 touchdowns and only eight interceptions, he opted out of his senior season to enter the 2005 NFL Draft.

Professional Career

Initially, Rodgers was certain he would be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers—the team he supported growing up. However, after they selected Alex Smith from Utah, Rodgers was chosen as the 24^th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers. He spent his rookie season as Brett Favre’s backup, a role he maintained until 2007 with limited playing time.

In 2008, upon Favre’s retirement announcement, Rodgers was elevated to starting quarterback. Even though Favre returned from retirement, he was traded to the New York Jets. In his first season as a starter, Rodgers threw for over 4,000 yards, achieving 28 touchdowns against just 13 interceptions. He played a key role in leading the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XLV in 2011, earning the Super Bowl MVP title for his contributions.

Rodgers continued to be recognized as one of the top players in professional football despite not yet securing a second Super Bowl win. His accomplishments include the record for the most consecutive games without multiple interceptions (41 games) and the lowest interception percentage during regular seasons among current quarterbacks. Additionally, he is one of only seven quarterbacks to exceed 1,000 passing yards in a single postseason and one of five quarterbacks in the NFL to hold a passer rating of at least 110 over multiple seasons.

During the 2021 season, Aaron earned

significant backlash followed the revelation that he had been dishonest regarding his COVID-19 vaccination status. This information surfaced after he tested positive, leading reporters to demand an official clarification about his status. Subsequently, Rodgers reaffirmed his anti-vaccine position, espousing a series of easily debunked false theories and beliefs.

Come April 2023, Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets, along with first and fifth-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. In exchange, the Packers received first-, second-, and sixth-round selections in the 2023 draft, along with a conditional second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Business Ventures and Other Work

Rodgers once co-owned a restaurant in the Milwaukee area with Ryan Braun, a player for the Milwaukee Brewers. Unfortunately, the establishment closed down following Braun’s PED scandal. Notably, Rodgers became the first active NFL player to hold an ownership stake in an NBA franchise when he joined the Milwaukee Bucks’ ownership group as a limited partner in April 2018.

In addition to his ownership endeavors, Rodgers has appeared in various advertisements for brands like State Farm Insurance and Pizza Hut, along with numerous local Wisconsin campaigns. Forbes has recognized his multi-million-dollar endorsement deal with State Farm (estimated between $2-3 million) as “one of the richest endorsement deals in the NFL.” He also has partnerships with brands such as Adidas, Prevea Healthcare, Bergstrom Automotive, Sharpie, and IZOD. Furthermore, he was featured alongside fellow Packers teammate Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and other NFL players in a segment on the second season of the sketch comedy series “Key & Peele.”

Personal Life

Up until 2017, Rodgers resided in Suamico, Wisconsin, a northern suburb of Green Bay. During the offseason, he typically lives in Los Angeles, California, and he also possesses property in Del Mar, California. Previously, he dated actress Olivia Munn from 2014 to 2017 and was linked romantically to NASCAR driver Danica Patrick from 2018 until July 2020.

Aaron surprised everyone in early 2021 by announcing his engagement to actress Shailene Woodley.

Contracts and Salaries

In 2013, a contract extension was signed between the Packers and Rodgers, spanning 5 years at $110 million, which made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at that time.

Later, in 2018, Rodgers agreed to a 4-year $134 million contract with the Packers. Ultimately, this deal is projected to be valued at approximately $180 million due to bonuses and guaranteed cash flow. Out of his contract, about $103 million was guaranteed, with $80 million expected to be paid prior to March 2019. This meant that from August 2018 to March 2019, Rodgers was to receive $400,000 each day from the Packers. For comparison, Brett Favre’s entire career earnings on the field amounted to a total of $135 million.

Then, on March 8, 2022, the Packers and Aaron announced that he had signed a new 4-year contract extension worth $200 million, which includes $153 million in guaranteed funds.

InIn June 2023, a pay cut and contract restructure was mutually agreed upon by Rodgers and the New York Jets. The contract, spanning three years and worth $112.5 million, includes a salary of $1.8 million and a $35 million bonus for 2023, alongside a $3.1 million salary with another $35 million bonus in 2024, all of which are guaranteed.

Career Earnings

As of the end of the 2021-2022 season, a point where retirement seemed imminent for many, Aaron Rodgers had accumulated $263 million in NFL salary. Should he fulfill the four-year contract he signed in March 2022, his total NFL earnings by retirement will amount to $463 million. This contract will position Aaron as the first NFL player to surpass the $400 million mark in career earnings (from salary alone).

Additionally, Aaron has secured more than $100 million in income from various endorsements.

Overall, Aaron Rodgers is estimated to have earned about $360 million by the end of 2022, combining both salaries and endorsements. By the conclusion of his latest NFL contract, his total career earnings, factoring in endorsements, will approach around $600 million.

For context, Brett Favre’s total career earnings, including endorsements, were approximately $200 million.

Real Estate

In 2009, Aaron made a purchase of just over $2 million for a mansion located in Del Mar, California. He later sold this property in November 2021 for $5.1 million:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCbv65WGYiY

In December 2019, Aaron acquired an oceanfront mansion in Malibu for $28 million from musician Robbie Williams, paying entirely in cash, bypassing any mortgage:

In August 2023, Aaron purchased a newly constructed home in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, for $9.5 million. This 4,000 square foot residence spans two acres and was initially listed for $11 million. It is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from Met Life Stadium, home of the Jets. Here’s a video tour:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J43IXBdW1HQ