10 highest-paid NFL kickers in 2024 season: From Harrison Butker to Daniel Carlson

By Nabanita Pain
Published on : 04:36 PST, Aug 6, 2024

Harrison Butker, Jake Elliott, and Daniel Carlson are some of the highest-paid kickers in NFL this season (@buttkicker7/Instagram, Michael Owens, Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Top 10 NFL kicker salaries for 2024 as Harrison Butker leads in raking in the moolah

Matt Gay and Tyler Bass are the highest-paid NFL kickers in 2024 (Michael Hickey, Rich Barnes/Getty Images) — Matt Gay and Tyler Bass are among the highest-paid NFL kickers in 2024 (Michael Hickey, Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

While the defense and offense play crucial parts in the game, kickers are one position that is not paid as much but has the power to make the difference between a win and a defeat. Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs is currently the highest-paid kicker in the NFL based on average annual salary (AAV), earning $6.4 million annually. Based on the average yearly salary of their most recent contracts, here are 10 NFL kickers who earn the highest salaries in the 2024 season.

1. Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker (AAV: $6.4M)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 19: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks onto the field during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) — Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs is now the highest-paid kicker in the NFL with AAV $6.4 million (Ric Tapia/Getty Images)

The Kansas City Chiefs extended their star kicker, Harrison Butker, for a further four years following an interesting offseason where the kicker made headlines for reasons unrelated to football. Butker and Kansas City agreed to a four-year $25.6 million agreement that includes a $17.75 million guarantee. Butker is now the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, sources informed ESPN on Monday, August 5. Butker's annual salary of $6.4 million will surpass that of the previous highest-paid kickers, Baltimore Ravens' Justin Tucker and Philadelphia Eagles' Jake Elliott.

2. Philadelphia Eagles' Jake Elliott (AAV: $6M)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 01: Jake Elliott #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates kicking the game winning field goal in overtime to defeat the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on October 01, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) — Jake Elliott of the Philadelphia Eagles is the second-highest-paid kicker in the league (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

After agreeing to a four-year $24 million extension this summer, Philadelphia Eagles' outstanding special teamer Jake Elliott tied Justin Tucker as the highest-paid kicker in the NFL in terms of average annual salary. Elliott will remain a Philly player through the 2028 season due to the $9.7 million guaranteed contract, which also includes a $5.54 million signing bonus. Elliot, 29, is one of the top kickers in the league and has a fondness for making critical kicks.

3. Indianapolis Colts' Matt Gay (AAV: $5.625M)

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Matt Gay #7 of the Indianapolis Colts on the field before a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) — Matt Gay signed with the Indianapolis Colts in the 2023 offseason for $22.5 million over four years (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Matt Gay signed a four-year $22.5 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts in the 2023 offseason, following his Super Bowl victory with the Los Angeles Rams. A signing bonus of $8 million and a $13 million guarantee were part of the agreement. Gay's free agency period is set to begin in 2027, per Pro Football Network.

4. New York Giants' Graham Gano (AAV: $5.5M)

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 15: Graham Gano #9 of the New York Giants on the field before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) — Graham Gano is the oldest man on this list with NFL experience dating back to 2009 (Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Graham Gano is the oldest man on this list with NFL experience dating back to 2009. The seasoned kicker signed a three-year $16.5 million contract extension with the New York Giants in 2023; the deal extends through the 2026 campaign and may be the last one he signs. The Giants placed a great deal of faith in Gano to keep producing as he gets closer to 40 years old by guaranteeing him almost $13.25 million.

5. Houston Texans' Ka’imi Fairbairn (AAV: $5.3M)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 17: Ka'imi Fairbairn #15 of the Houston Texans warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans defeated the Titans 19-16 in OT. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) — Ka'imi Fairbairn signed a free-agent contract with the Houstan Texans (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

After the 2016 NFL Draft, Ka'imi Fairbairn signed a free-agent contract with the Houston Texans. He will, however, miss his first season due to a quad injury while on injured reserve. The Texans and Fairbairn reached an agreement this past summer on a three-year $15.9 million contract extension, with $11 million guaranteed. In 2027, Fairbairn will be eligible to enter free agency.

6. Seattle Seahawks' Jason Myers (AAV: $5.275M)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 18: Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on before the preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on August 18, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) — Jason Myers #5 of the Seattle Seahawks signed a $21.1 million contract extension (Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Jason Myers has established a long-term home with the Seattle Seahawks following stints with the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars early in his career. With 37 straight field goals made, Myers now owns the fourth-longest streak in history. Myers and the Seahawks reached a four-year $21.1 million contract extension after the 2022 season, with a $12.3 million guarantee. In 2027, Meyers will be eligible to hit free agency.

7. Buffalo Bills' Tyler Bass (AAV: $5.1M)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 26: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills runs off of the field during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Highmark Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) — Tyler Bass was chosen by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Tyler Bass, who was chosen by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, has had a great career as Buffalo's placekicker. In April 2023, Bass and Buffalo reached a four-year contract extension agreement on the parameters of $21 million. The contract, which guarantees him $12.3 million, will keep Bass with the Bills until the 2027 campaign.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers' Chris Boswell (AAV: $5M)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Chris Boswell #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs off the field at halftime in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) — Chris Boswell spent time with the practice squads of the Houston Texans and New York Giants before settling with Pittsburgh (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Chris Boswell spent time with the practice squads of the Houston Texans and New York Giants before finding a home in Pittsburgh in 2015. In 2022, Pittsburgh signed Boswell to a $20 million four-year contract extension that included a $12.5 million guarantee. In 2027, Boswell is scheduled to hit free agency.

9. Atlanta Falcons' Younghoe Koo (AAV: $4.85M)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Younghoe Koo #6 of the Atlanta Falcons walks on the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) — Atlanta signed Younghoe Koo to a five-year $24.25 million contract in 2022 (Kevin C Cox/Getty Images)

In 2017, Younghoe Koo joined the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. After playing for a while in the Alliance of American Football, Koo returned to the NFL in 2019 with a berth on the New England Patriots practice squad. Despite being brief, the Atlanta Falcons signed him immediately to take Matt Bryant's spot. Due to his outstanding performance, Koo was awarded a $24.25 million five-year contract extension in 2022, along with a $6.25 million signing bonus.

10. Las Vegas Raiders' Daniel Carlson (AAV: $4.6M)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 12: Place kicker Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders leaves the field after the Raiders' 16-12 victory over the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) — Placekicker Daniel Carlson agreed to a new four-year contract worth $18.4 million (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Daniel Carlson in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. However, he was cut in favor of Dan Bailey during his rookie season. After signing a contract with the Raiders, he became the kicker for Las Vegas. Carlson consented to a new $18.4 million four-year contract in 2021. In 2026, Carlson is expected to become a free agent.

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