Who are the highest-paid offensive linemen in the NFL for the 2026 season?
The position continues to be among the most profitable for players in the league, with 53 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 $30.1 million per season.
There are 32 offensive linemen set to make at least $20 million per season in average annual salary.
Here's a look at the top 10 highest-paid offensive linemen in the league for 2026, ranked by average annual salary, per overthecap.com, a site that tracks NFL player contracts (through Aug. 30, 2026).
Who is the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL?
The Washington Commanders' Laremy Tunsil is currently the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL, with an average
annual salary of $30.1 million.
His current contract has a total value of $60.2 million, with a total guaranteed amount of $61.5 million.
Which NFL offensive linemen will make the most in 2026?
Tunsil has company on the list of the top-paid offensive linemen in the NFL.
The Chicago Bears' Darnell Wright is second, with a $29 million per season average annual salary.
The Los Angeles Chargers' Rashawn Slate is third among the highest-paid NFL O-linemen with an average salary of $28.5 million per year. He's followed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs at $28.1 million.
Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions is fifth, with an average annual contract salary of $28 million per season.
NFL's highest-paid offensive linemen in 2026 (average salary per year):
- 1. Washington Commanders OL Laremy Tunsil: $30.1 million
- 2. Chicago Bears OL Darnell Wright: $29 million
- 3. Los Angeles Chargers OL Rashawn Slater: $28.5 million
- 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers OL Tristan Wirfs: $28.1 million
- 5. Detroit Lions OL Penei Sewell: $28 million
- 6. Las Vegas Raiders OL Tyler Linderbaum: $27 million
- 7. Seattle Seahawks OL Charles Cross: $26.1 million
- 8. Minnesota Vikings OL Christian Darrisaw: $26 million
- 9. Tennessee Titans OL Peter Skoronski: $25 million
- 9. Philadelphia Eagles OL Lane Johnson: $25 million
- 9. Indianapolis Colts OL Bernhard Raimann: $25 million
- 9. San Francisco 49ers OL Trent Williams: $25 million
- Source: overthecap.com
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