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NFL Icon Peyton Manning Earned a Peak Salary of $18 Million; What’s His Net Worth Now?

Peyton Manning's journey to success includes numerous achievements on and off the field, lucrative endorsements, and a thriving business portfolio.

BY SAGARIKA C

UPDATED SEP 11, 2023

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Name	Peyton Manning
Net Worth	$250 million
Salary	$18 million per year (NFL salary)
Annual Income	Over $25 million from endorsements, $10 million per year after retirement
Sources of Income	NFL, Endorsements, Business Ventures
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	March 24, 1976
Age	47
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	American football player, Athlete

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Peyton Manning is an American sports legend known for his remarkable career as an NFL quarterback. With a net worth of $250 million as of September 2023, he has solidified his position as one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. Manning's journey to success includes numerous achievements on and off the field, lucrative endorsements, and a thriving business portfolio, per Celebrity Net Worth.

Peyton Manning's sources of income

Manning's income primarily stems from two major sources:

1. NFL Salary: During his time in the NFL, Peyton Manning earned a peak annual salary of $18 million. He played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, making significant contributions to both teams.

2. Endorsements: Manning has partnered with major brands such as Sony, ESPN, Spring, DirecTV, Master Card, Reebok, and Gatorade. His endorsements generate over $25 million annually, even after his retirement from football.

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Peyton Manning's salary and other ventures

Peyton Manning's NFL career was marked by substantial earnings. Notably, he signed a five-year, $90 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts in July 2011, making him the highest-paid football player at the time. However, he was unable to play that season due to an injury. Subsequently, Manning signed a $96 million contract with the Denver Broncos, prioritizing performance-based payments over signing bonuses.

Manning's business ventures extend beyond the football field. He owns and operates 21 Papa John's pizza franchises in Colorado, contributing to his substantial wealth. In 2022, Manning made an investment in Kitchen United, a ghost kitchen pioneer with operations in multiple regions.

Manning also endorses brands like Buick and DirecTV which contribute over $25 million annually to his income. Manning co-authored a book, hosted SNL, appeared on "The Simpsons," and invested in Kitchen United in 2022. Manning also co-hosted "College Bowl" with his brother Cooper and joined Eli to create the "Manningcast" for Monday Night Football on ESPN.

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Personal life and philanthropy

Peyton Manning is married to Ashley Manning, and the couple has twins, Marshall and Mosley. Beyond his football career, he co-hosts the quiz show "College Bowl" and hosts the "Manningcast," an alternative broadcast for Monday Night Football on ESPN. Early in his NFL career, Manning founded the Peyback Foundation focused on aiding disadvantaged children. He earned the Samuel S. Beard Award for his charitable work. After Hurricane Katrina, Manning and his brother Eli delivered 30,000 pounds of supplies to New Orleans. In 2007, they made a significant contribution to St. Vincent's Hospital, leading to the renaming of the children's hospital as Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent.