Who is the highest paid NFL player?

Last Modified Feb 2, 2025 09:29 GMT
Dak Prescott has the highest salary in the NFL, as of the 2024 NFL season. Source: Getty Images

The National Football League (NFL) is the top level of professional American football in the world. The NFL was founded in 1920 and has grown exponentially, comprising 32 teams, as of February 2025. The teams are divided into two pools called the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) with 16 teams respectively. Each team battles it out on the field to earn a chance to play in the Super Bowl, the ultimate game that decides the winner of the prestigious Lombardi Trophy. The NFL is a centre for monetary inflows and outflows. In 2023, the NFL generated $20.2 billion in revenue, as reported by Statista.

Who has the highest salary in the NFL?

As of February 2025, the position for the highest annual salary in the NFL is occupied by Dak Prescott, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys (via NFL's official website).

Prescott signed a four-year contract worth $240 million in September 2024, which gives him an annual average salary of $60 million, with $231 million in total guaranteed. The contract will keep Prescott with the Cowboys till 2028 with the option for a potential out of the contract. As per the clause, Prescott becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2029 (via Spotrac).

NFL's biggest contracts in terms of AAV

According to NFL's official website, the top five largest contracts in terms of AAV, as of February 2025, are:

  1. Dak Prescott - $60 million per year

  2. Joe Burrow -$55.5 million per year

  3. Jordan Love - $55 million per year

  4. Trevor Lawrence - $55 million per year

  5. Tua Tagovailoa - $53.1 million per year

FAQs on NFL

A. Super Bowl LIX is gonna take place on February 9th, 2025. 

A. According to Spotrac, the minimum salary for a player in the 2025 season is $840,000. 

A. Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play in Super Bowl LIX. 

Related Stories

NFL analyst questions Bills decision of signing Josh Allen to $330,000,000 contract extension NFL analyst questions Bills decision of signing Josh Allen to $330,000,000 contract extension
NFL analyst questions Bills decision of signing Josh Allen to $330,000,000 contract extension
Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration
Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin announces major career milestone as Off Season clothing label lands game-changing NBA collaboration
"The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure "The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure
"The Owners and GM don't know what they want": Former NFL QB details Cam Ward’s situation following Brian Callahan’s departure
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash
Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers predictions, odds, and picks for Week 7 TNF clash
1d
49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress 49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress
49ers GM John Lynch refuses to guarantee Brock Purdy’s start vs. Falcons as Mac Jones continues to impress
1d
"Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills "Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills
"Their offense looks so stale": Rob Gronkowski claims Jalen Hurts' Eagles’ struggles are more alarming than Bills
"He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10 "He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10
"He reminds me of Patrick Mahomes": Maxx Crosby makes his feelings known on Cam Ward after beating Titans 20-10
1d
J.J. McCarthy shares candid reaction as Vikings keep QB's status uncertain for Week 7 game vs Eagles J.J. McCarthy shares candid reaction as Vikings keep QB's status uncertain for Week 7 game vs Eagles
J.J. McCarthy shares candid reaction as Vikings keep QB's status uncertain for Week 7 game vs Eagles
1d
Ryan Fitzpatrick makes his feelings known on NFL return as fellow 2005 draft pick Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco prepare for 'Icy Hot Bowl' Ryan Fitzpatrick makes his feelings known on NFL return as fellow 2005 draft pick Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco prepare for 'Icy Hot Bowl'
Ryan Fitzpatrick makes his feelings known on NFL return as fellow 2005 draft pick Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco prepare for 'Icy Hot Bowl'
1d
Fred Warner's wife Sydney grows emotional as she pens down 'heartbreaking' note supporting 49ers LB during leg surgery Fred Warner's wife Sydney grows emotional as she pens down 'heartbreaking' note supporting 49ers LB during leg surgery
Fred Warner's wife Sydney grows emotional as she pens down 'heartbreaking' note supporting 49ers LB during leg surgery
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications