Gary Bettman
NHL Fortune:
$119,902,074
Description
Gary Bettman’s net worth / career earnings / salary history. He made US$119,902,074 (US$132,533,117 in today's dollars), ranking #4 in NHL / hockey career earnings.
Did you know that Gary Bettman accumulated the 4th largest NHL fortune with $120M?
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| Salary History All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted. |
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| Season | Salary (US$) |
In today's US$ |
NHL Rank |
+/- (US$) |
+/- (%) |
| 1992-93 | $0 | $0 | 1099 | ||
| On February 1, 1993, became Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: The New York Times | |||||
| 2004-05 | $3,700,000 | $5,066,931 | 2 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: Sportsnet | |||||
| 2008-09 | $7,230,000 | $8,686,074 | 19 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: Sporting News | |||||
| 2009-10 | $7,500,000 | $9,042,370 | 13 | $270,000 | 4% |
| Estimated salary based on documented salaries for 2008-09 and 2010-11. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| 2010-11 | $7,500,000 | $8,896,405 | 16 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. In March 2011, signed a 5-year contract extension until the end of the 2015-16 season. | |||||
| Source: Sports Business Journal / Sports Illustrated | |||||
| 2011-12 | $8,300,000 | $9,544,225 | 9 | $800,000 | 11% |
| As Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: Sports Business Journal | |||||
| 2012-13 | $8,854,610 | $9,975,754 | 1 | $554,610 | 7% |
| Because of the lockout, his NHL salary of $15,126,625 was prorated for the 48-game season. As Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: Sports Business Journal | |||||
| 2013-14 | $9,617,464 | $10,678,457 | 6 | $762,854 | 9% |
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Includes salary, deferred compensation, other compensation and nontaxable benefits. | |||||
| Source: Sports Business Journal | |||||
| 2014-15 | $9,600,000 | $10,488,874 | 11 | -$17,464 | 0% |
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| 2015-16 | $9,600,000 | $10,476,483 | 9 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. On January 31, 2016, signed a contract extension until the end of the 2021-22 season. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus / Sports Illustrated | |||||
| 2016-17 | $9,600,000 | $10,345,969 | 11 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| 2017-18 | $9,600,000 | $10,130,287 | 13 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| 2018-19 | $9,600,000 | $9,888,638 | 16 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| 2019-20 | $9,600,000 | $9,712,650 | 30 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. | |||||
| Source: Sports Business Journal | |||||
| 2020-21 | $9,600,000 | $9,600,000 | 22 | ||
| As Commissioner of the NHL. Estimated salary based on documented salaries of 2013-14 and 2019-20. | |||||
| Source: HockeyZonePlus | |||||
| Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the NHL played a 56-game season instead of 82. Base salaries were not pro-rated but 10% of $9,600,000 was deferred and payable in three yearly payments, starting in October 2022, without interests. Escrow for the season was increased to 20% and performance bonuses were pro-rated (amounts and targets to reach). | |||||
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Career Earnings: US$119,902,074 (In today's dollars: US$132,533,117) NHL Rank: 4 (In today's dollars: 7) |
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| A tad more than what NHL President John Ziegler was earning! |