While everyone knows that entertainers and professional sports stars live a rich and famous life, 'The Value of a Football Pro' infographic details just how much more money an NFL player makes than the average citizen.
Perhaps one of the most shocking comparison made in the chart is the one between football player Payton Manning and President Barack Obama -- mainly because the president of the United States only earns $400,000 per year whereas Manning earns $23 million.
While not every NFL player earns Manning's high salary (which is equivalent to the salary of 57 presidents) the average player makes about $1.9 million per year -- a salary that trumps that of almost every other occupation.
Although the argument is made that sports stars make more because their careers are short, there's no denying that these players are swimming in the dough.
Salary Comparison Charts
'The Value of a Football Pro' Infographic Analyses Compensation
Trend Themes
1. Rising Athlete Salaries - The increasing salaries of professional athletes compared to other occupations.
2. Growing Wealth Gap in Sports - The widening income disparity between professional athletes and average citizens.
3. Perception of Sports Careers - The public perception of sports careers as highly lucrative and financially rewarding.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Entertainment - Opportunity for innovation in sports entertainment through new revenue streams and athlete compensation models.
2. Personal Finance - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal finance tools and services to help individuals manage their finances given the growing wealth gap in sports.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity for brands to capitalize on the public perception of sports careers by leveraging athlete endorsements and sponsorships.