Hawknight
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Did some digging around: Since detailed position-by-position salary records from the 1976 expansion Seahawks aren't readily available, the 1976 figures are typical NFL salary estimates by position, while the 2026 figures reflect the approximate market for established starters in today's NFL.
Wow, small change$ from back in the day.
Wow, small change$ from back in the day.
Seahawks Salaries: 1976 vs. 2026
| Position | Typical 1976 Salary | Typical 2026 Starter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | $50,000–$80,000 | $15–60 million |
| Running Back | $30,000–$60,000 | $5–20 million |
| Wide Receiver | $30,000–$55,000 | $8–35 million |
| Tight End | $28,000–$50,000 | $6–20 million |
| Left Tackle | $35,000–$60,000 | $18–30 million |
| Offensive Guard | $30,000–$50,000 | $10–22 million |
| Center | $30,000–$50,000 | $8–18 million |
| Defensive End | $35,000–$60,000 | $12–35 million |
| Defensive Tackle | $35,000–$60,000 | $10–30 million |
| Linebacker | $30,000–$55,000 | $8–25 million |
| Cornerback | $30,000–$50,000 | $10–30 million |
| Safety | $30,000–$50,000 | $8–22 million |
| Kicker | $25,000–$40,000 | $3–7 million |
| Punter | $25,000–$40,000 | $3–6 million |
