Russell Wilson Net Worth 2024

Name	Russell Carrington Wilson
Net worth	$165 million
Age	35 (born November 29, 1988)
Residence	Denver, Colorado (current)
Position	Quarterback
Marital status	Married (July 6, 2016)
Spouse	Ex-wife Ashton Meem (2012 - 2016), Ciara (2016 - present)
Children	Sienna Princess Wilson (April 28, 2017), Win Harrison Wilson (July 23, 2020), and stepson Future Zahir
Source of wealth	NFL, Endorsements, hosting TV shows, business
Salary	$39 million (average)
Endorsements	Amazon, Bose, Mercedes Benz, Alaska Air Group, Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods, Microsoft, Duracell, Braun, United Way, Levi’s, Pepsi, American Family Insurance, Larson Automotive Group, Reliant Recovery Water
Endorsement earnings	$14 million (yearly)

Russell Carrington Wilson is an American football quarterback who has had a topsy-turvy professional life for the past few years. After leaving the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 and joining the Denver Broncos, there was a lot of buzz in the air. The Broncos thought highly of Wilson and even extended his contract for 5 years but unfortunately after just two years they let him go in 2024. Wilson will now play the next season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after he negotiated a deal with them.

Wilson has an outstanding net worth of $165 million. Although many past players have been super successful after getting picked late in the draft, it is still somewhat surprising to see the level that Russell Wilson has reached, especially considering that he was taken in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. In only his second year with the team, Russell guided the franchise to a Super Bowl win in 2013. Altogether, Russell Wilson has made 9 Pro Bowls. In March 2022, Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos.

As of now, Wilson is one of only five other quarterbacks in the NFL to have a career passer rating over 100. He also holds a distinct record of having the most wins by an NFL quarterback through nine seasons. Wilson joined another list of quarterbacks becoming the third one to throw for 30 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons. His skills and achievements have made him one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league. Through his various endeavors apart from sports, he has amassed around $42 million.

How Much is Russell Wilson’s Net Worth in 2024?

According to various sources, star quarterback Russell Wilson net worth in 2024 is $165 million. He was ranked as the world’s 46th highest-paid athlete of 2022 by Forbes. The majority of his net worth is from his NFL earnings which already add up to $238 million in salaries alone. He invested a lot of his earnings which makes his net worth $165 million.

Russel Wilson Contract

Russell Wilson signed a five-year extension to his contract with the Denver Broncos which was set to start from the 2024 season onwards. This deal was worth $242,588,236 which included a $50 million signing bonus and a guarantee of $161 million. Wilson's average annual salary came around $48.5 million.

In 2024, however, the Broncos have let him go and he has signed a new one-year deal with the Steelers who will be paying him a base salary of $1,210,000. Nevertheless, Denver still owes Wilson $38 million as part of his 2024 salary.

Russell Wilson Salary

Russell Wilson takes home an annual salary of $39 million as of 2024. Earlier, Wilson became the highest-paid athlete in the NFL after he signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seahawks on April 15, 2019, and received an additional $65 million signing bonus. This was the most expensive deal in NFL history at the time of signing. The contract earned him a guaranteed income of approximately $107 million.

Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in March 2022 where he received a signing bonus worth $70 million. He signed a massive 5-year contract extension worth $245 million with the Broncos in September 2022 which guarantees him at least $161 million by the time his contract expires. This has also contributed significantly to an increase in Russell Wilson net worth 2024.

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Russell Wilson Endorsements

Russell Wilson has appeared in endorsements for a multitude of well-known brands, including Amazon, American Family Insurance, Alaska Air Group, Braun, Bose, Duracell, Larson Automotive Group, Levi’s, Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Nike, Wilson Sporting Goods and United Way. He began endorsing Luvo, a frozen fast-food company, and Reliant Recovery Water in 2015.

He earns approximately $14 million from these endorsement endeavors. In 2020, Wilson became the Chairman of NFL FLAG, working with flag football organizations across the globe to recruit athletes at a young age. He is also the ambassador for the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association.

Here is a list of Russell Wilson's endorsement deals:

• Nike

• American Family Insurance

• Alaska Airlines

• Microsoft

• Duracell

• Bose

• Braun

• Aerobie

• Boardroom

• Good Man Brand

Russell Wilson Investments

Russell Wilson has a great sense of business and is an expert in the field, having made numerous investments. He has invested in the Portland Diamond Project which aims to bring a Minor League Baseball (MLB) team to Oregon. In 2014, the player announced his investment as a partner along with hedge fund manager Chris Hansen, NBA player Wally Walker, and Erik and Pete Nordstorm to develop a new sports arena in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood for future NBA and NHL teams.

The following year, he invested $7 million in a football helmet manufacturing company VICIS. He has also invested in and endorsed “Molecule”, a mattress company since 2018. Russell Wilson and his wife, model and music artist, Ciara, took joint ownership for the local Major League Soccer club, the Seattle Sounders FC in 2019.

Russell Wilson’s Other Sources of Income

Apart from his income through the NFL and endorsements for multi-million dollar companies, Wilson has started his own ventures. He is the CEO of the brand management firm “West2East Empire” which also oversees two production companies.

In 2016, Wilson launched his clothing line, Good Man Brand. The same year, he partnered with Juice Press to launch the company’s first franchise in Seattle.

The following year, Wilson founded “TraceMe”, a platform for fans to connect with celebrities. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai, and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley were some of the investors of the app.

Russell Wilson House and Car

The Broncos' current starter bought a new house when he shifted his family to Colorado just last year. The Wilsons’ new residence can be found in Denver’s suburb of Cherry Hills Village. The humongous property is on 5 acres of land with more than 20,000 square feet of room. Russell Wilson dished out $25 million for the house which comes loaded with amenities such as 4 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, an indoor pool, a game room, a 9-car garage, a basketball court, and a theater to name just a few.

As far as cars are concerned, Russell Wilson is known to own several luxurious and high-end cars. Some of his well-known cars are a Mercedes Benz G Wagon, an Audi, a Range Rover, and a Tesla. Recently, Wilson has also splurged a great deal of money on a brand-new Rolls Royce.

Russell Wilson Charity Work

Russell Wilson is actively involved in many charitable endeavors. He visits the Seattle Children’s Hospital frequently and donated $1,060,005 from his Why Not You foundation for its Strong Against Cancer event in 2016. He hosts the Russell Wilson Passing Academy, the proceeds of which were donated to the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association in 2012.

He partnered with Russell Investments for the “Invest with Russell” program through which he donated $3,000 to Wilson’s charity foundation for every touchdown in 2013 and 2014.

The player also supports organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Seattle Children's’ Hospital by hosting an annual charity golf event in Washington. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Wilson and his wife Ciara donated 1 million meals to the needy in partnership with Food Lifeline.

Who makes more money, Russell Wilson or his wife?

Russell Wilson’s wife, Ciara is a renowned singer, dancer, and model. She released her debut album in 2004 and was signed by IMG, a modeling agency in 2016. Her net worth is estimated to be $30 million as of 2023.

What does Russell Wilson own (other ventures)?

Russell Wilson owns a brand management firm “West2East Empire” which has two production companies under it. He is also the co-owner of the Seattle Sounders football club, the clothing line Good Man Brand, and the app TraceMe.

Is Russell Wilson the highest-paid quarterback?

Russell Wilson was the highest-paid NFL player in 2019, after signing the most expensive NFL deal, a 4-year contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, worth $140 million, and a $65 million signing bonus. Currently, Wilson who was under a contract extension with the Denver Broncos where he was set to pocket $296 million over 7 years is now joining the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2024 season.

How much does Russell Wilson make in a year?

Russell Wilson earns an annual salary of approximately $39 million just from his profession as an NFL quarterback. He earns another $14 million from endorsements. He also receives money from his other investments and business ventures.

Russell Wilson Awards and Achievements

Being one of the better modern-day quarterbacks in the league, Russell Wilson has amassed quite a bit of awards and achievements on the football field. As far as his NFL career is concerned, the following are his achievements:

• Super Bowl champion - (XLVIII)
• Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year - (2020)
• Second-team All-Pro - (2019)
• 9× Pro Bowl - (2012–2015, 2017–2021)
• NFL passer rating leader - (2015)
• NFL passing touchdowns leader - (2017)
• Bart Starr Award - (2022)