Highest-paid NFL wide receiver? Here’s the 30 top-paid WRs in 2022

Wide receiver is the best paid skill position outside of quarterback. It is well represented among the league’s highest-paid players. And a mega-deal struck by Tyreek Hill with the Miami Dolphins this offseason broke into new financial territory for ball catchers, raising the bar for other star wideouts looking to sign new contracts. 

Hill was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs for Miami and signed a new deal for an average of $30 million a season, according to Over The Cap, making him the highest-paid offensive player in the NFL who isn’t a quarterback. 

Who is the highest-paid wide receiver? 

Hill is the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. He signed a 4-year, $120 million contract with the Dolphins that will pay him an average of $30 million a season, according to Over The Cap. 

Highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, ranked by salary

Here is Over The Cap’s wide receiver salary rankings, based on average annual value. 

1. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins: $30 million ($120 million over 4 years) 

2. Davante Adams, Raiders: $28 million ($140 million over 5 years) 

3. DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals: $27.25 million ($54.5 million over 2 years) 

4. Cooper Kupp, Rams: $26.7 million ($80.1 million over 3 years) 

5. A.J. Brown, Eagles: $25 million ($100 million over 4 years) 

6. Stefon Diggs, Bills: $24 million ($96 million over 4 years) 

7. Terry McLaurin, Commanders: $23.2 million ($69.6 million over 3 years)  

8. D.J. Moore, Panthers: $20.628 million ($61.8 million over 4 years) 

9. Keenan Allen, Chargers: $20.025 million ($80.1 million over 4 years) 

T-10. Amari Cooper, Browns: $20 million ($100 million over 5 years) 

T-10. Mike Williams, Chargers: $20 million ($60 million over 3 years) 

T-10. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers: $20 million ($60 million over 3 years) 

13. Brandin Cooks, Texans: $19.882 million ($39.764 million over 2 years) 

14. Michael Thomas, Saints: $19.25 million ($96.25 million over 5 years)

T-15. Christian Kirk, Jaguars: $18 million ($72 million over 4 years) 

T-15. Kenny Golladay, Giants: $18 million ($72 million over 4 years)

17. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks: $17.25 million ($69 million over 4 years) 

18. Mike Evans, Buccaneers: $16.5 million ($82.5 million over 5 years)

19. Robert Woods, Titans: $16.25 million ($65 million over 4 years) 

20. Hunter Renfrow, Raiders: $15.85 million ($31.7 million over 2 years) 

21. Allen Robinson, Rams: $15.5 million ($46.5 million over 3 years) 

22. Courtland Sutton, Broncos: $15 million ($60 million over 4 years) 

23. Adam Thielen, Vikings: $14.892 million ($44.6 million over 3 years) 

24. Robby Anderson, Panthers: $14.75 million ($29.5 million over 2 years) 

25. Corey Davis, Jets: $12.5 million ($37.5 million over 3 years) 

T-26. Curtis Samuel, Commanders: $11.5 million ($34.5 million over 3 years) 

T-26. Michael Gallup, Cowboys: $11.5 million ($57.5 million over 5 years) 

28. Nelson Agholor, Patriots: $11 million ($22 million over 2 years) 

29. Tyler Boyd, Bengals: $10.75 million ($43 million over 4 years) 

30. DaVante Parker, Patriots: $10.166 million ($30.5 million over 3 years) 

NFL salary rankings by position