NFL's highest-paid WRs: The top 30 wide receiver salaries for 2024 season, Rankings.
When Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension in June, it set a new milestone. Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.
Jefferson quickly has established himself as one of the league's premier offensive threats. He earned offensive rookie of the year honors in 2022 and then offensive player of the year distinction in 2022. Jefferson managed to post a 1,000-yard receiving season in 2023 despite missing seven games.
Who is the highest-paid NFL wide receiver?
Jefferson is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. He signed a four-year, $140 million contract with the Vikings this offseason. Jefferson is paid an average of $35 million a season.
2024 NFL WR salary rankings, Top 30 Highest Paid wide receivers List
Here are the wide receiver salary rankings based on average annual value, according to Over The Cap.
1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings: $35 million (4 years, $140 million)
2. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys: $34 million (4 years, $136 million)
3. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles: $32 million (3 years, $96 million)
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions: $30.002 million (4 years, $120.01 million)
5 (tie). Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers: $30 million (4 years, $120 millon)
5 (tie). Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins: $30 million (4 years, $120 million)
7. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins: $28.3 million (3 years, $84.8 million)
8. Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders: $28 million (5 years, $140 million)
9. D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears: $27.5 million (4 years, $110 million)
10. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams: $26.7 million (3 years, $80.1 million)
11. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles: $25 million (3 years, $75 million)
12. Nico Collins, Houston Texans: $24.3 million (3 years, $72.8 million)
13. D.K. Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks: $24 million (3 years, $72 million)
14. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers: $23.9 million (3 years, $71.6 million)
15. Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts: $23.3 million (3 years, $70 million)
16. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders: $23.2 million (3 years, $69.6 million)
17. Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans: $23 million (4 years, $92 million)
18. Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans: $22.5 million (1 year, $22.5 million)
19. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals: $21.8 million (1 year, $21.8 million)
20. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $20.5 million (2 years, $41 million)
21. Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears: $20 million (4 years, $80.1 million)
22 (tie). Amari Cooper, Cleveland Browns: $20 million (5 years, $100 million)
22 (tie). Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $20 million (3 years, $60 million)
24. Diontae Johnson, Carolina Panthers: $18.4 million (2 years, $36.7 million)
25. Christian Kirk, Jacksonville Jaguars: $18 million (4 years, $72 million)
26. Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns: $17.5 million (3 years, $52.5 million)
27. Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks: $15 million (2 years, $30 million)
28. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos: $13.8 million (2 years, $27.5 million)
29 (tie). Gabriel Davis, Jacksonville Jaguars: $13 million (3 years, $39 million)
29 (tie). DeAndre Hopkins, Tennessee Titans: $13 million (2 years, $26 million)
29 (tie). Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons: $13 million (3 years, $39 million)
32 (tie). Allen Lazard, New York Jets: $11 million (4 years, $44 million)
32 (tie). Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders: $11 million (3 years, $33 million)
Full List of NFL's highest paid players by Each Position in 2024 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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