Punters are people, too. Punters aren’t highly paid people, however, at least in the context of NFL salaries and the highest-paid NFL players.
NFL punters aren't teetering on the edge of poverty – 23 punters are scheduled to make at least $1 million in 2022 – but they're also not making at least high seven figures like the majority of players who touch the football with regularity. And they are rarely a factor in NFL betting circles.
By total cash, here are the highest-paid NFL punters for 2022:
Highest-Paid NFL Punters: Salary Rankings, 2022
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| Rank | Player | Team | Total Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Bailey | Patriots | $4.5 million |
| 2 | Bryan Anger | Cowboys | $3.8 million |
| 3 | Johnny Hekker | Panthers | $3.1 million |
| 4 | Michael Dickson | Seahawks | $3.1 million |
| 5 | Cameron Johnston | Texans | $2.5 million |
| 6 | Tress Way | Commanders | $2.5 million |
| 7 | Rigoberto Sanchez | Colts | $2.3 million |
| 8 | Sam Martin | Broncos | $2.3 million |
| 9 | Brett Kern | Titans | $2.2 million |
| 10 | Pat O'Donnell | Packers | $2.1 million |
Jake Bailey, the second of two total punters selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, signed a four-year, $13.5-million contract extension before the 2022 preseason that includes $6.5 million guaranteed.