Joe Burrow Net Worth: Salary, Contracts, and Career Earnings

Joe Burrow net worth is estimated at $50 million, making him one of the top-earning quarterbacks in the NFL. Burrow, quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has quickly risen to superstardom after an outstanding collegiate career and an impressive start to his professional career. In 2022, he led the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance in 34 years.

Joe Burrow Contracts and Salary

Burrow signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bengals worth $36.19 million, fully guaranteed at signing. The deal included a $23.88 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $9.05 million.

In September 2023, Burrow became the highest-paid player in NFL history by signing a five-year, $275 million extension with $219.01 million guaranteed, bringing his average annual salary to $55 million. In a unique approach, Burrow has stated he plans to live off endorsement income and save all his NFL contract money.

Early Life

Joseph Lee Burrow was born on December 10, 1996, in Ames, Iowa, to Jim and Robin Burrow. Sports run in his family, with relatives excelling in football and basketball. Joe’s own journey began after attending the 2002 Rose Bowl, later playing in youth football leagues.

The Burrows moved multiple times during Joe’s youth due to his father’s coaching career. He played high school football at Athens High School in Ohio, leading the team to three consecutive playoff appearances. In 2014, Burrow won both the Mr. Football Award and Gatorade Player of the Year. He also excelled in basketball.

Collegiate Career

Joe initially committed to Ohio State University in 2014, redshirting his freshman year and serving as a backup in his sophomore and junior seasons. Seeking a starting role, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2018.

At LSU, Burrow’s career skyrocketed. His first season included two SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors, and the Tigers finished 10-3. In his senior season, Burrow shattered school records, won the Heisman Trophy by the largest margin in history, and led LSU to a 42-25 victory over Clemson in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Cincinnati Bengals Career

The Bengals selected Burrow first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft. His rookie season included a historic Week 7 performance, becoming the first NFL rookie to record 400+ passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in a single game. Unfortunately, an ACL and MCL injury ended his season prematurely.

Burrow returned strong in the 2021-22 season, leading the Bengals to multiple records:

• Career-high 525 passing yards in a single game (Week 16, 2021)
• First playoff win since 1990
• Historic AFC Championship comeback from 21-3 to defeat the Chiefs in overtime
• Franchise records for completion percentage, passer rating, and single-game passing yards

He is also tied with Boomer Esiason for the most playoff wins in Bengals history and became the most-sacked quarterback to win a playoff game with nine sacks against the Titans.

Real Estate

Joe Burrow has invested in Cincinnati real estate. In June 2020, he purchased a home for $835,000. In July 2023, just before signing his $275 million contract, he acquired a 7,000-square-foot mansion on three acres for $7.5 million.

Joe Burrow Net Worth

Joe Burrow net worth is estimated to be $50 million.