The NFL's highest-paid offensive tackles: Look at 2025 Offensive Linemen-OLs salary rankings
Offensive tackles are among the most important players on the football. Tasked with protecting the quarterback against aggressive edge rushers, offensive tackles often go up against some of the quickest and most-skilled defensive players.
Going back to the 1997 NFL draft, only quarterbacks (20), pass rushers (four) or offensive tackles (three) have been selected with the No. 1 overall pick.
Who are the highest-paid offensive linemen in the NFL for the 2025 season?
The position continues to be among the most profitable for players in the league, with 42 offensive linemen currently set to make at least $15 million per season in average annual salary, led by an offensive lineman who is earning an average of $28.1 million per season.
There are 20 offensive linemen set to make at least $20 million per season in average annual salary.
Who is the highest-paid NFL offensive Linemen, OL/OT?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs is currently the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL, with an average annual salary of $28.1 million.
His current contract has a total value of $140.6 million, with a total guaranteed amount of $88.2 million.
2025 NFL offensive tackle salary rankings, Top 10 Highest Paid Offensive Linemen List
Here are the offensive tackle salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Tristan Wirfs (RT), Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $28.1 million (5 years, $140.6 million)
2. Penei Sewell (RT), Detroit Lions: $28 million (4 years, $112 million)
3. Trent Williams (LT), San Francisco 49ers: $27.5 million (3 years, $82.66 million)
4. Christian Darrisaw (LT), Minnesota Vikings: $26 million (4 years, $104 million)
5. Laremy Tunsil (LT), Houston Texans: $25 million (3 years, $75 million)
5. Philadelphia Eagles OL Lane Johnson: $25 million (2 years, $40 million)
7. New York Giants OL Andrew Thomas: $23.5 million
8. Kansas City Chiefs OL Trey Smith: $23.4 million
9. Atlanta Falcons OL Jake Matthews: $22.5 million
10. Philadelphia Eagles OL Jordan Mailata: $22 million
Full List of NFL's highest paid players by Each Position in 2025 Season:
Highest-Paid Quarterbacks | Highest-Paid Running backs |
Highest-Paid Wide receivers | Highest-Paid Tight ends |
Highest-Paid Cornerbacks | Highest-Paid Safeties |
Highest-Paid Linebackers | Highest-Paid Offensive-linemen |
Highest-Paid Defensive-linemen | Highest-Paid Edge rushers |
Highest paid Kickers | Highest-Paid Punters |
Highest paid Offensive Guards | Highest-Paid Centers |
Highest paid players: Overall Rankings
Highest-Paid Players By position | Highest-Paid Players By team
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