How Much Money Do Arena Football Players Make?
While salary information is largely based on the caliber of the player and market of the arena football team, an arena football player earns an average of $80,000 per year as of 2009. This is taking into account players with six-figure incomes, so the average is most likely in the range of $40,000 to $50,000 per year.
Since declaring bankruptcy in 2009, the Arena Football League pays its players a minimum of $31,000 per year. With this being a seasonal position with a meager salary, most players need second or third jobs to make ends meet. The current rate of pay per game is between $500 and $830, depending on the player. This is a far cry from the hefty salaries earned by players of the National Football League.
With a growing number of teams in cities around the country, the Arena Football League is increasing in popularity. Combined with new broadcasting deals to reach a larger audience, arena football has the opportunity to connect with a bigger audience, thus gaining the ability for players to generate a larger salary. In the present, however, an established player’s salary is still low in comparison to his professional outdoor football player counterparts.
