Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a superstar who has solidified himself as a household name. He led the Bengals to Super Bowl LVI and is the face of the franchise. He is also starring in season two of Netflix’s “Quarterback,” which gives a behind-the-scenes look at his life — both on and off the field.
While he’s widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, is he also paid like a top signal-caller? Let’s break down Burrow’s contract, salary, net worth, career earnings, and more.
Joe Burrow’s Contract and Salary
For nearly a year, Burrow was the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback.
In Sept. 2023, Burrow and the Bengals agreed to a record-setting five-year, $275 million deal that included $219.01 million guaranteed.
A record deal: Joe Burrow has reached agreement with the Bengals on an 5-year, $275 million extension that includes $219.01 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6GttDs7zk6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2023
However, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ($60 million annually) would go on to become the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback, with $231 million in guaranteed money. Burrow’s $55 million annually is tied with the following players for the second-highest-paid: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen ($55 million).
In 2025, Burrow’s base salary is $25.2 million with an $8 million signing bonus and a cap hit of $46.2 million. Here is a breakdown of Burrow’s salary and cap hit each year:
- 2025: $25,250,000 ($46,250,000)
- 2026: $25,250,000 ($48,250,000)
- 2027: $27,250,000 ($52,250,000)
- 2028: $35,500,000 ($53,500,000)
- 2029: $48,039,018 ($68,539,000)
What Is Burrow’s Net Worth?
Burrow’s net worth is estimated to be $50 million, but this feels a bit low given his monster contract and NFL career earnings.
Throughout the course of his NFL career, Burrow has made $141,886,403 from his NFL contracts alone, and this doesn’t even include his various endorsement deals.
When Burrow signed his rookie deal, the Bengals quarterback explained that he planned to save his NFL paychecks and live off his endorsement money — something that other legendary athletes like Shaquille O’Neal and Rob Gronkowski also did.
Burrow reportedly earns approximately $4 million each year from his various endorsements, including partnerships with Nike, Nerf, Guinness, Cash App, BodyArmor Sports Drink, Bose, Kroger Health, and Buffalo Wild Wings among others.
Burrow has also made some investments, including a 104-acre farm in northern Iowa. He is part of an investment group called Patricof Co, which also features NBA stars Blake Griffin and Khris Middleton. The group contributed roughly $5 million toward various agriculture investments, including purchasing the farm (which specializes in corn and soy production).
“Try to diversify that portfolio, you know?” Burrow said before training camp. “You see guys like LeBron [James] doing a lot of off-the-field stuff. I wouldn’t say I’m at that point in my career yet. I would say that’s probably another five years down the road, starting businesses and all that. I’m focused on ball right now for the most part.”
Other investments include the food brand Kodiak and an ownership stake in the Columbus Fury of the Pro Volleyball Federation. His parents, Jimmy and Robin, are also blue-chip investors in the league.
Needless to say, Burrow is set for life financially, and he has done a great job at diversifying his portfolio so that his money makes money.
