Highest Paid NFL Quarterbacks by Annual Salary (2026)

The quarterback market continues to escalate, with several signal-callers commanding over $50 million annually entering the 2026 NFL season.

The top 3

  1. Top 3 Highest AAV Quarterbacks (2026): Patrick Mahomes leads all NFL quarterbacks with an average annual value (AAV) of approximately $63.09 million, followed by Dak Prescott at $60 million, and a group tied at $55 million including Trevor Lawrence, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, and Jordan Love for the 2026 season.
  2. Largest Total Contract Values for QBs: Many of the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks have signed long-term extensions exceeding $200 million in total value, with Patrick Mahomes' restructured contract giving him the highest average annual value.
  3. Top 3 All-Time Career Earning QBs (Active): As of 2026, Matthew Stafford leads active NFL quarterbacks in career earnings with $448 million, followed by Aaron Rodgers with $417 million, and Dak Prescott with $337 million.

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