Average NFL Salary by Position

For a number of American Football players, who are a part of the NFL teams, it is work hard and party hard! At least for those who earn a reasonable amount of money, that rule applies, as then they play their hearts out and earn well too! Moreover, if the player is a mainstream player and is always on the active roster of the team, he is sure going to get a handsome amount! But what exactly is this amount?

Determinants of NFL Salary

When there is a mention of NFL salary, it is not just the position, be it offense or defense, the player is playing for that matters, there are a few more factors too which matter. These factors are -

Skills
The skills of a player play a crucial role in the pay check he gets. Studies have shown that the better skilled a player is on the field, he gets paid more than others. Interestingly, even a rookie player, who have not even taken a single snap as a pro player can earn more than their pro counterparts. The reason is the sheer potential and raw skill they can bring to the table.

League Average
There are rules which have been laid down by the league regarding player salaries. According to those regulations and as per the NFL Players Association's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the league, the NFL salaries to all players includes a minimum basic salary. This of course increases with the experience and skills.

Some More Factors
The salary is also determined by some other factors like signing bonus, salary cap, the requirement of that player for a team and contracts drawn by players in the same capacity. That can lead to the increase and decrease in salary. Some NFL players receive much more than even Wall Street officials.

What is the Average Salary of NFL Players?

As mentioned above, the position a player plays in a team and how instrumental he is for the performance of the team is the major determinant of what he earns. Quarterbacks get paid the most, to begin with. But right now we will see what is the minimum these players get. The minimum a player on the active roster (for at least 3 games) gets is $295,000, according to the NFL Players Association. This money is guaranteed for such players. To add to that, the average signing bonus is $1.34 million for all players. There are a couple more heads within the NFL salaries 2010, like salary based on the team and some other bonuses apart from the signing bonus. As per these regulations let us take a look at the average salaries by position.

• Quarterback - $1,970,982
• Defensive End - $1,583,784
• Offensive Line - $1,267,402
• Defensive Tackle - $1,223,925
• Cornerback - $1,193,666
• Linebacker - $1,175,788
• Wide Receiver - $1,054,437
• Running Back - $957,360
• Safety - $947,847
• Punter / Kicker - $868,005 - $1,051,131
• Tight End - $863,414

These figures, however are not the last word regarding the salaries of the NFL players. These amounts and numbers are very fluid, (but nothing too drastic) and keep on changing all the time. These NFL salaries 2010 are just to give you an idea.

At the end of the day, statistics say that if the salary of the quarterback is deducted from the overall money spent on the offense and then it's compared with the defense, it amounts to less. All in all it is a numbers game and some players just have luck on their side along with talent and hard work! This is where I close my article! Till next time, it is adios from me!