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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 07: Gritty the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers waves to the crowd during an NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on December 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len R
PHILADELPHIA – It seems sports mascots have certainly cracked the code when it comes to the saying, “Do what you love and the money will flow.”
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What we know:
A recent report comparing the salaries of top-earning sports mascots and other occupations shows just how wide the gap has grown.
Gritty, the beloved and chaotic mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers, was ranked the 4th highest paid sports mascot with an annual salary of $250,000.
His salary came just shy of matching the salary of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, which reportedly totals $253,870.
And Gritty wasn’t the only Philadelphia mascot to make the list!
The Phillie Phanatic, who ranks at No. 6 with a $200k salary, is one of the highest reported for any MLB mascot, according to the report.
How do they compare?
By the numbers:
The reported salaries for the top 10 highest paid sports mascots ranged from $89,000 to $625,000 — with the Denver Nuggets’ Rocky the Mountain Lion grabbing the top spot.
Their salaries were compared to common occupations, such as nurses, teachers and police.
Here’s the breakdown:
Mascot Salaries Rocky the Mountain Lion (NBA): $625KHarry the Hawk (NBA): $600KBenny the Bull (NBA): $400KGritty (NHL): $250KWally the Green Monster (MLB): $250KPhillie Phanatic (MLB): $200KGo the Gorilla (NBA): $200KThe Coyote (NBA): $200KHugo the Hornet (NBA): $100KMr. Met (MLB): $89K Occupation Salaries Software Developer: $132KRegistered Nurse: $93.6KAccountant: $77.9KPolice & Sheriff: $77.2KHigh School Teacher: $64.5KPlumber: $61.1KFirefighter: $59.5KJournalist / Reporter: $55.9KAdministrative Assistant: $49.9KCustomer Service Representative: $45.9K
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