1. Zach Miller, Seahawks – $6,000,000
2. Vernon Davis, 49ers – $5,751,000
3. Heath Miller, Steelers – $4,274,000
4. Mercedes Lewis, Jaguars – $4,200,000
5. Antonio Gates, Chargers – $4,000,000
6. Tony Gonzalez, Falcons – 3,900,000
7. Jason Witten, Cowboys – $3,641,000
8. Anthony Fasano, Dolphins – $3,600,000
9. Owen Daniels, Texans – $3,500,000
10. Dustin Keller, Jets – $3,052,500
Most notable tight ends not on the list: John Carlson ($2.9 million in 2012), Jermichael Finley ($950,000 in 2012), and Rob Gronkowski ($630,000 in 2012).