Roger Goodell on the field prior to Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. (Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)

There’s no doubt that the NFL is a huge business. According to Forbes, the combined worth of all 32 teams was $35 billion in 2011.

In that same year, the total revenue generated by all the teams was $8 billion, with most of that coming during the 17-week season due to national media deals.

With that said, have you ever wondered how much NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell makes?

In 2011, Goodell made $30 million according to Daniel Kaplan of Sports Business Daily. He brought in a $22.3 million bonus after earning $11.6 million in 2010. This number is based off the league’s tax return which is scheduled to be filed at the end of today.

Goodell is paid by NFL owners and his income is more tied to his performance than a set salary.

“The NFL is the most successful and best-managed sports league in the world,” said Falcons Owner and Compensation Committee Chair Arthur Blank in a prepared statement. “This is in no small part due to Roger’s leadership and the value he brings to the table in every facet of the sport and business of the league. His compensation reflects that.” - Daniel Kaplan (Sports Business Daily)

David Stern (NBA Commissioner) and Bud Selig (MLB Commissioner) are believed to earn in the mid-$20 million.

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Peyton Manning during OTA's at the Broncos training facility. (Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE)

Just a couple of days ago, Forbes came out with a list of the World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams.

While all 32 NFL teams were listed, the Denver Broncos came in at No. 20. Not only is the team extremely valuable at $1.05 billion, but it houses the league’s richest player as well.

Including salary and endorsements, Peyton Manning is slated to make $31 million this year ($18 million from the Broncos and $13 million from endorsements).

Sports Illustrated came out with its annual list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in American sports. Manning came in at No. 7 on that list. Ahead of him are Floyd Mayweather Jr. ($85 million), Phil Mickelson ($60.7 million), Tiger Woods ($56.4 million), Kobe Bryant ($48.2 million), LeBron James ($42.8 million), and Alex Rodriguez ($33.5 million).

The next NFL player on the list is Larry Fitzgerald at No. 10 ($26.7 million). Mario Williams ($25.5 million), Calvin Johnson ($22.7 million), Tom Brady ($22.2 million), Eli Manning ($21.7 million), Arian Foster ($19.7 million), Kevin Kolb ($17.5 million), Robert Mathis ($17.1 million), Calais Campbell ($17.1 million), and Charles Woodson ($15.8 million) also made the list.

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