Average NBA Salaries Historic Breakdown (1980-2025)
The average NBA salary has increased 10x in last 35 years starting from $870,000/year in 1991/92 season to $10.5 million...
| # | Player | Avg / Year | Contract Type | Age | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $59.6m | Veteran Max | 37 | 2022–2026 | ||
| 2 | $54.1m | Veteran Max | 36 | 2025–2027 | ||
| 3 | $25.9m | Standard | 35 | 2023–2027 | ||
| 4 | $22.5m | Standard | 23 | 2025–2027 | ||
| 5 | $11.6m | Rookie Extension | 23 | 2025–2028 | ||
| 6 | $9.2m | Standard | 33 | 2024–2028 | ||
| 7 | $5.7m | Standard | 39 | 2025–2027 | ||
| 8 | $3.7m | Rookie | 22 | 2023–2027 | ||
| 9 | $3.3m | Standard | 33 | 2025–2026 | ||
| 10 | $3.1m | Standard | 27 | 2025–2027 | ||
| 11 | $2.2m | Rookie | 23 | 2023–2026 | ||
| 12 | $2.2m | Rookie | 25 | 2023–2027 | ||
| 13 |
Quinten Post
|
$2m | — | 25 | 2025–2026 | |
| 14 | $1.3m | Rookie | 23 | 2025–2029 | ||
| 15 |
Pat Spencer
|
$636.4k | — | 29 | 2025–2026 | |
| 16 |
Alex Toohey
|
$636.4k | — | 21 | 2025–2026 | |
| 17 |
Jackson Rowe
|
$636.4k | — | 28 | 2025–2026 |
| Player | Verified | Avg / Yr | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59.6m | 37 | 2022–2026 | ||
| $54.1m | 36 | 2025–2027 | ||
| $25.9m | 35 | 2023–2027 | ||
| $22.5m | 23 | 2025–2027 | ||
| $11.6m | 23 | 2025–2028 | ||
| $9.2m | 33 | 2024–2028 | ||
| $5.7m | 39 | 2025–2027 | ||
| $3.7m | 22 | 2023–2027 | ||
| $3.3m | 33 | 2025–2026 | ||
| $3.1m | 27 | 2025–2027 | ||
| $2.2m | 23 | 2023–2026 | ||
| $2.2m | 25 | 2023–2027 | ||
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$2m | 25 | 2025–2026 | |
| $1.3m | 23 | 2025–2029 | ||
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$636.4k | 29 | 2025–2026 | |
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$636.4k | 21 | 2025–2026 | |
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$636.4k | 28 | 2025–2026 |
Golden State Warriors total payroll for 2025/26 season is $208.3 million which is third highest in the league. Stephan Curry is currently the highest paid player in the roster with base salary of $59.6 million in 2025/26 season. Jimmy Butler is another player on high salary with his earning $54.1 million in 2025/26 season and $56.8 million in 2026/27 season.
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The average NBA salary has increased 10x in last 35 years starting from $870,000/year in 1991/92 season to $10.5 million...