Alright, guys, gather ’round, let me tell you about my little adventure into figuring out how much those big shots, the general managers in the NFL, actually make. I got curious the other day, you know, watching the games, seeing all those guys in suits on the sidelines, and I thought, “I wonder what those folks are raking in?”
So, I did what any curious person would do – I hit the internet. Typed in “salary of NFL GM” into the search bar and started digging. And let me tell you, it’s a bit of a wild west out there when it comes to these numbers. It’s not as straightforward as you might think.
First off, I found some sites throwing around an average of about $2.5 million a year. Sounds pretty sweet, right? But then, you keep reading, and it’s like, “Oh, but it depends.” Of course, it depends. It’s like asking how much a house costs – well, depends on the house, the location, if it’s got a pool, you name it.
Here’s the deal:
- Some folks are saying the lower end is around a cool million a year. Still not too shabby, if you ask me.
- Then, other places are like, “Nah, it’s more like $3-5 million on average.” Now we’re talking!
- Then it gets even crazier, some websites talking about an average base salary being around $94K per year with about $19K as an additional pay. That is not quite making sense.
- Then I find this other site that says something like $76,000 to $130,000 per year. What is going on here?
So, what’s the deal with these numbers? What did I figure out?
What I Learned
I scrolled through pages, read a bunch of articles, and tried to make sense of it all. What I realized is that how much an NFL GM makes isn’t set in stone. It changes based on stuff like how long they’ve been around, how well the team is doing, and probably even how good they are at negotiating their own pay. Plus, the size of the team’s wallet probably plays a big role too.
After a good while, I started to piece it together. It’s like, these GMs, they’re not just picking players and making trades. They’re running a big part of the show, and their paychecks reflect that. But it’s not the same for everyone. A GM for a team that’s always winning might be making a lot more than a GM for a team that’s, well, not.
In the end, I didn’t find that magic number, that one salary that all NFL GMs make. But I did learn that it’s a pretty wide range, from a decent six-figure salary all the way up to several millions. And honestly, it makes sense. The job’s a big deal, and it seems like the pay can be too.
So, there you have it. My little journey into the salaries of NFL GMs. It was a bit of a rollercoaster, with numbers all over the place, but hey, it was a fun ride. And now, next time I’m watching a game, I’ll look at those GMs a little differently, knowing they’re probably doing alright for themselves.
