average nfl salary by position
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. The average salary for quarterbacks entering the 2012 season was $3.84 million, the highest of any position. By average salary, the new highest paid quarterback in the NFL is its Super Bowl MVP, Joe Flacco, who will be pulling in $20.1 million.Drew Brees is in second at $20 million, while the Manning brothers (Peyton at $19.2 million and Eli at $15.2 million) are in third and fourth.evin C. Cox/Getty Images. When it comes to the average salary for offensive linemen, tackles lead the charge, followed by guards and then centers. The average salary for offensive linemen is $1.76 million. The highest paid tackle in the league is Jason Peters of the Eagles, who makes $10.1 million.