Top 5 highest-paid NFL commentators right now

#3 - Joe Buck - $10 million

NFL play by play announcer Joe Buck

Joe Buck is the main play-by-play announcer for FOX networks and one of the top commentators in sports. He is partnered with Troy Aikman in the NFL broadcast booth but has plenty of other top roles within FOX. Some of his responsibilities are include that of the head commentator for the MLB World Series and the U.S. Open Golf Tournament. He is one of the most decorated commentators in the business.

#2 - Jim Nantz - $10.5 million

NFL play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz

Jim Nantz is the lead play-by-play voice for the CBS network and is featured in many of its annual prestigious broadcasts. In addition to being on the top NFL broadcast team with color commentator Tony Romo, Jim Nantz is also the host for the Masters golf tournament and the Final Four of the NCAA basketball tournament.

#1 - Tony Romo - $18 million

NFL color commentator Tony Romo

Tony Romo is the least experienced NFL commentator in the top five but is paid the most by a significant margin. At $18 million, Romo makes nearly double what any other NFL commentator makes. CBS has rewarded him with a massive ten-year contract worth a total of $180 million, which is the biggest contract of all time among commentators.