Drew Brees' Net Worth (Updated September 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$35 Million
Career Earnings:	$269,710,422
Age:	47
Born:	January 15, 1979
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional NFL Player
Last Updated:	Feb 6, 2026

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• Introduction
• Net Worth History
• NFL Salary
• Real Estate

Introduction

Drew Brees is an American former professional NFL player with an estimated net worth of $160 Million.

After a career spanning two decades in the NFL with four teams, including the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, and New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees earned an estimated $269.7 million. He passed for 80,358 yards, scoring 571 touchdowns, and averaging $13.49 million/year before considering his endorsement income from sponsors such as Nike, Verizon, Marriott, and AdvoCare.

Quick Facts

• Earned $269.7 million during his NFL career
• Peak annual earnings of $40 million from salary & bonuses
• The most valuable contract was a 5-year, $100 million deal with the New Orleans Saints
• Typically earned between $10 million and $15 million/year from endorsement income

Net Worth History

When we initially began tracking Drew Brees’ net worth in 2020, it was estimated to be around $120 million. This figure didn’t consider his final NFL season, during which he earned $25 million in salary and roughly $15 million from endorsements.

Overall, Brees earned $269.7 million in the NFL from salary and bonuses, but he was also one of the most endorsed players in the league. After including endorsement income into the equation, Drew Brees potentially earned $400 million during his career. Recent estimations place Brees’ net worth at approximately $160 Million in 2024.

NFL Salary

Year	Team	Salary
2001	Los Angeles Chargers	$2,165,000
2002	Los Angeles Chargers	$400,000
2003	Los Angeles Chargers	$980,000
2004	Los Angeles Chargers	$1,560,000
2005	Los Angeles Chargers	$8,078,000
2006	New Orleans Saints	$22,000,000
2007	New Orleans Saints	$3,000,000
2008	New Orleans Saints	$5,000,000
2009	New Orleans Saints	$12,989,500
2010	New Orleans Saints	$6,689,000
2011	New Orleans Saints	$7,593,500
2012	New Orleans Saints	$40,000,000
2013	New Orleans Saints	$10,000,000
2014	New Orleans Saints	$11,000,000
2015	New Orleans Saints	$19,005,422
2016	New Orleans Saints	$31,250,000
2017	New Orleans Saints	$13,000,000
2018	New Orleans Saints	$27,000,000
2019	New Orleans Saints	$23,000,000
2020	New Orleans Saints	$25,000,000
Total Career Earnings:		$269,710,422

In 2001, Drew Brees signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.6 million with the San Diego Chargers. Of that amount, 50% was guaranteed through a signing bonus. Brees earned $2.165 million, comprising a $1.85 million signing bonus and a $320,000 base salary. Brees earned $400,000 in 2002, $980,000 in 2003, and $1.56 million for the contract’s final year.

In 2005, he inked a one-year contract with the Chargers via franchise tag for a fixed salary of $8.1 million.

When Drew joined the New Orleans Saints in 2006, he secured a 6-year, $60 million contract with an average annual value of $10 million. The deal was guaranteed $20 million, including an $8 million signing bonus. He earned $57.3 million of the contract’s value before its expiration.

In 2012, ‘Breesus’ signed his first nine-figure contract, worth $100 million over five years. The deal was guaranteed $40 million, comprising his $37 million signing bonus and $3 million base salary for the year.

From 2012 to 2015, Drew earned $80 million in salary and bonuses from the contract. Brees played five more seasons in the NFL, earning another $120 million before retiring in 2021.

During his NFL career, Drew Brees earned $269.7 million, of which $256.5 million was earned playing for the Saints.

Real Estate

New Orleans House

In 2006, Drew Brees reportedly paid $1.6 million for a 10,800-square-foot, four-bedroom home in New Orleans, Louisiana. According to public records, the property was last sold in 2021, although it’s unknown how much Brees sold it for and exactly when he sold it.

Montana Treehouse

In 2023, Brees built a 1,700-square-foot A-frame treehouse in Whitefish, Montana. The treehouse has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and is on a 20-acre lot. In January 2024, Drew listed the property for sale with an asking price of $7.95 million. The price was reduced to $7.5 million in June but remains for sale.