This Is How Much Every NFL Quarterback Is Paid
In the world of professional football, few positions command the attention—and the paycheck—quite like the quarterback. With every snap, NFL quarterbacks are responsible for leading their teams. Their salaries reflect the immense pressure and skill required to succeed at the highest level. From record-setting contracts of elite veterans to the rookie deals of rising stars, the financial landscape for quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL season is as varied as their playing styles. We break down exactly how much every starting quarterback in the league is paid, revealing the massive deals that drive today’s game.
(tie) 15. Patrick Mahomes
Age: 29
Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Yearly Salary: $45 million
Contract Start: 2020
Length: 10 years
Value: $450 million
(tie) 15. Kirk Cousins
Age: 37
Team: Atlanta Falcons
Yearly Salary: $45 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 4 years
Value: $180 million
14. Deshaun Watson
Age: 29
Team: Cleveland Browns
Yearly Salary: $46 million
Contract Start: 2022
Length: 5 years
Value: $230 million
13. Kyler Murray
Age: 28
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Yearly Salary: $46.1 million
Contract Start: 2022
Length: 5 years
Value: $230.5 million
11. Jalen Hurts
Age: 27
Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Yearly Salary: $51 million
Contract Start: 2023
Length: 5 years
Value: $255 million
10. Lamar Jackson
Age: 28
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Yearly Salary: $52 million
Contract Start: 2023
Length: 5 years
Value: $260 million
9. Justin Herbert
Age: 27
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Yearly Salary: $52.5 million
Contract Start: 2023
Length: 5 years
Value: $262.5 million
(tie) 7. Brock Purdy
Age: 25
Team: San Francisco 49ers
Yearly Salary: $53 million
Contract Start: 2025
Length: 5 years
Value: $265 million
(tie) 7. Jared Goff
Age: 30
Team: Detroit Lions
Yearly Salary: $53 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 4 years
Value: $212 million
6. Tua Tagovailoa
Age: 27
Team: Miami Dolphins
Yearly Salary: $53.1 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 4 years
Value: $212.4 million
(tie) 2. Jordan Love
Age: 26
Team: Green Bay Packers
Yearly Salary: $55 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 4 years
Value: $220 million
(tie) 2. Trevor Lawrence
Age: 25
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Yearly Salary: $55 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 5 years
Value: $275 million
(tie) 2. Joe Burrow
Age: 28
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Yearly Salary: $55 million
Contract Start: 2023
Length: 5 years
Value: $275 million
(tie) 2. Josh Allen
Age: 29
Team: Buffalo Bills
Yearly Salary: $55 million
Contract Start: 2025
Length: 6 years
Value: $330 million
1. Dak Prescott
Age: 32
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Yearly Salary: $60 million
Contract Start: 2024
Length: 4 years
Value: $240 million
