NFL players have a wide range of salaries, with the average being around $2.7 million per year. The quarterback position is the most well compensated, with the top earners making an average salary of $49.4 million per year. Wide receivers make an average of $24.8 million per year, while running backs average $2 million per season. Special team players earn an average salary of $2.775 million per year. The highest-paid player in the NFL is currently quarterback Aaron Rogers, who is set to make $50.3 million for the 2022 season.