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How much is the average NBA salary?

The average NBA salary for the 2023-24 season is $10.3 million. This has been calculated by taking in all guaranteed money for the season, from the highest paid player, Steph Curry ($52m) to the lowest paid player Andre Jackson Jnr ($1.1 million).

A mean average of anything only tells you so much. For example there are 311 NBA players who are going to earn below the $10.3 million league average salary this year. Of those players 160 will earn less than $3 million. We take a look below at some of the key ways to look at average NBA salaries for the 2023-24 season.

A list of NBA Salaries for the 2023-24 Season

First of all we will share the data we have used to calculate our averages. Below is a ranked list of each  NBA player’s salary for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

NBA RankPlayerPositionTeam2023-24 Salary
1Stephen CurryPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$51,915,615
2Kevin DurantPower ForwardPhoenix Suns$47,649,433
3LeBron JamesSmall ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$47,607,350
4Nikola JokicCenterDenver Nuggets$47,607,350
5Joel EmbiidCenterPhiladelphia 76ers$46,900,000
6Bradley BealShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$46,741,590
7Giannis AntetokounmpoPower ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
8Damian LillardPoint GuardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
9Kawhi LeonardSmall ForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084
10Paul GeorgeForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084
11Jimmy ButlerSmall ForwardMiami Heat$45,183,960
12Klay ThompsonShooting GuardGolden State Warriors$43,219,440
13Rudy GobertCenterMinnesota Timberwolves$41,000,000
14Fred VanVleetPoint GuardHouston Rockets$40,806,300
15Anthony DavisPower ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$40,600,080
16Luka DoncicPoint GuardDallas Mavericks$40,064,220
17Zach LaVineShooting GuardChicago Bulls$40,064,220
18Trae YoungPoint GuardAtlanta Hawks$40,064,220
19Tobias HarrisPower ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$39,270,150
20Pascal SiakamPower ForwardToronto Raptors$37,893,408
21Ben SimmonsPoint GuardBrooklyn Nets$37,893,408
22Kyrie IrvingPoint GuardDallas Mavericks$37,037,037
23Jrue HolidayPoint GuardBoston Celtics$36,861,707
24Devin BookerShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$36,016,200
25Karl-Anthony TownsCenterMinnesota Timberwolves$36,016,200
26Kristaps PorzingisCenterBoston Celtics$36,016,200
27CJ McCollumShooting GuardNew Orleans Pelicans$35,802,469
28James HardenShooting GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$35,640,000
29Ja MorantPoint GuardMemphis Grizzlies$34,005,250
30Darius GarlandPoint GuardCleveland Cavaliers$34,005,250
31Zion WilliamsonPower ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$34,005,250
32Jamal MurrayPoint GuardDenver Nuggets$33,833,400
33Brandon IngramSmall ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$33,833,400
34Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPoint GuardOklahoma City Thunder$33,386,850
35Michael Porter Jr.Small ForwardDenver Nuggets$33,386,850
36Donovan MitchellShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$33,162,030
37De’Aaron FoxPoint GuardSacramento Kings$32,600,060
38Bam AdebayoCenterMiami Heat$32,600,060
39Jayson TatumSmall ForwardBoston Celtics$32,600,060
40Deandre AytonCenterPortland Trail Blazers$32,459,438
41Jaylen BrownShooting GuardBoston Celtics$31,830,357
42Gordon HaywardSmall ForwardCharlotte Hornets$31,500,000
43Chris PaulPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$30,800,000
44Domantas SabonisPower ForwardSacramento Kings$30,600,000
45Kyle LowryPoint GuardMiami Heat$29,682,540
46Khris MiddletonSmall ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$29,320,988
47DeMar DeRozanSmall ForwardChicago Bulls$28,600,000
48Julius RandlePower ForwardNew York Knicks$28,226,880
49Jordan PooleShooting GuardWashington Wizards$27,955,357
50Jerami GrantSmall ForwardPortland Trail Blazers$27,586,207
51Jaren Jackson Jr.Power ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$27,102,202
52Tyler HerroPoint GuardMiami Heat$27,000,000
53Jalen BrunsonPoint GuardNew York Knicks$26,346,666
54Cameron JohnsonSmall ForwardBrooklyn Nets$25,679,348
55Kyle KuzmaSmall ForwardWashington Wizards$25,568,182
56John CollinsPower ForwardUtah Jazz$25,340,000
57Brook LopezCenterMilwaukee Bucks$25,000,000
58Mike ConleyPoint GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$24,360,000
59Andrew WigginsSmall ForwardGolden State Warriors$24,330,357
60Anfernee SimonsShooting GuardPortland Trail Blazers$24,107,143
61RJ BarrettShooting GuardNew York Knicks$23,883,929
62Jordan ClarksonPoint GuardUtah Jazz$23,487,629
63Dillon BrooksSmall ForwardHouston Rockets$22,627,671
64Malcolm BrogdonPoint GuardPortland Trail Blazers$22,500,000
65Draymond GreenPower ForwardGolden State Warriors$22,321,429
66Aaron GordonPower ForwardDenver Nuggets$22,266,182
67Terry RozierShooting GuardCharlotte Hornets$22,205,221
68Bruce BrownSmall ForwardIndiana Pacers$22,000,000
69Mikal BridgesSmall ForwardBrooklyn Nets$21,700,000
70Myles TurnerCenterIndiana Pacers$20,975,000
71Clint CapelaCenterAtlanta Hawks$20,616,000
72Lonzo BallPoint GuardChicago Bulls$20,465,117
73Spencer DinwiddiePoint GuardBrooklyn Nets$20,357,143
74De’Andre HunterSmall ForwardAtlanta Hawks$20,089,286
75Keldon JohnsonSmall ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$20,000,000
76Bojan BogdanovicSmall ForwardDetroit Pistons$20,000,000
77Jarrett AllenCenterCleveland Cavaliers$20,000,000
78Joe HarrisSmall ForwardDetroit Pistons$19,928,571
79Jakob PoeltlCenterToronto Raptors$19,500,000
80Buddy HieldShooting GuardIndiana Pacers$19,279,841
81Evan FournierShooting GuardNew York Knicks$18,857,143
82Marcus SmartPoint GuardMemphis Grizzlies$18,833,712
83Bogdan BogdanovicShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$18,700,000
84O.G. AnunobySmall ForwardToronto Raptors$18,642,857
85Gary Trent Jr.Shooting GuardToronto Raptors$18,560,000
86Nikola VucevicCenterChicago Bulls$18,518,519
87Derrick WhitePoint GuardBoston Celtics$18,357,143
88Dejounte MurrayShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$18,214,000
89Duncan RobinsonForwardMiami Heat$18,154,000
90Norman PowellGuardLA Clippers$18,000,000
91Tim Hardaway Jr.Small ForwardDallas Mavericks$17,897,728
92Jonathan IsaacPower ForwardOrlando Magic$17,400,000
93Collin SextonPoint GuardUtah Jazz$17,325,000
94D’Angelo RussellPoint GuardLos Angeles Lakers$17,307,693
95Lauri MarkkanenPower ForwardUtah Jazz$17,259,999
96Marcus Morris Sr.Small ForwardLA Clippers$17,116,279
97Davis BertansSmall ForwardOklahoma City Thunder$17,000,000
98Harrison BarnesSmall ForwardSacramento Kings$17,000,000
99Markelle FultzPoint GuardOrlando Magic$17,000,000
100Jusuf NurkicCenterPhoenix Suns$16,875,000
101P.J. WashingtonPower ForwardCharlotte Hornets$16,847,826
102Kevin Porter Jr.GuardOklahoma City Thunder$15,860,000
103Rui HachimuraPower ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$15,740,741
104Mitchell RobinsonCenterNew York Knicks$15,681,818
105Kevin HuerterShooting GuardSacramento Kings$15,669,643
106Jonas ValanciunasCenterNew Orleans Pelicans$15,435,000
107Luke KennardShooting GuardMemphis Grizzlies$15,418,363
108Caris LeVertShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$15,384,616
109Luguentz DortGuardOklahoma City Thunder$15,277,778
110Kentavious Caldwell-PopeShooting GuardDenver Nuggets$14,704,938
111Max StrusShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$14,487,684
112Tyus JonesPoint GuardWashington Wizards$14,000,000
113Dorian Finney-SmithPower ForwardBrooklyn Nets$13,932,008
114Doug McDermottSmall ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$13,750,000
115Wendell Carter Jr.CenterOrlando Magic$13,050,000
116Gary HarrisShooting GuardOrlando Magic$13,000,000
117Josh HartShooting GuardNew York Knicks$12,960,000
118Naz ReidCenterMinnesota Timberwolves$12,950,400
119Steven AdamsCenterMemphis Grizzlies$12,600,000
120Brandon ClarkePower ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$12,500,000
121Marvin Bagley IIIPower ForwardDetroit Pistons$12,500,000
122Dennis SchroderPoint GuardToronto Raptors$12,405,000
123Daniel GaffordCenterWashington Wizards$12,402,000
124Grant WilliamsPower ForwardDallas Mavericks$12,325,581
125Kelly OlynykPower ForwardUtah Jazz$12,195,122
126Victor WembanyamaCenterSan Antonio Spurs$12,160,680
127James WisemanCenterDetroit Pistons$12,119,400
128Devonte’ GrahamPoint GuardSan Antonio Spurs$12,100,000
129Richaun HolmesForwardDallas Mavericks$12,046,020
130Austin ReavesShooting GuardLos Angeles Lakers$12,015,150
131Herbert JonesSmall ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$12,015,150
132Chris BoucherPower ForwardToronto Raptors$11,750,000
133Bobby PortisForwardMilwaukee Bucks$11,710,818
134Nicolas BatumPower ForwardLA Clippers$11,710,818
135Robert CovingtonPower ForwardLA Clippers$11,692,308
136Paolo BancheroPower ForwardOrlando Magic$11,608,080
137Robert Williams IIICenterPortland Trail Blazers$11,571,429
138Coby WhitePoint GuardChicago Bulls$11,111,111
139Cade CunninghamPoint GuardDetroit Pistons$11,055,240
140Talen Horton-TuckerShooting GuardUtah Jazz$11,020,000
141P.J. TuckerPower ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$11,014,500
142Reggie BullockSmall ForwardHouston Rockets$11,014,080
143Joe InglesShooting GuardOrlando Magic$11,000,000
144Maxi KleberPower ForwardDallas Mavericks$11,000,000
145Donte DiVincenzoShooting GuardNew York Knicks$10,960,000
146Ivica ZubacCenterLA Clippers$10,933,333
147LaMelo BallPoint GuardCharlotte Hornets$10,900,635
148Brandon MillerForwardCharlotte Hornets$10,880,400
149Terance MannShooting GuardLA Clippers$10,576,923
150Matisse ThybulleShooting GuardPortland Trail Blazers$10,500,000
151Gabe VincentPoint GuardLos Angeles Lakers$10,500,000
152Alec BurksShooting GuardDetroit Pistons$10,489,600
153Chet HolmgrenPower ForwardOklahoma City Thunder$10,386,000
154Larry Nance Jr.Power ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$10,375,000
155Landry ShametShooting GuardWashington Wizards$10,250,000
156Al HorfordCenterBoston Celtics$10,000,000
157Malik MonkShooting GuardSacramento Kings$9,945,830
158Tre JonesPoint GuardSan Antonio Spurs$9,895,833
159Jalen GreenShooting GuardHouston Rockets$9,891,480
160Patrick WilliamsPower ForwardChicago Bulls$9,835,881
161Monte MorrisPoint GuardDetroit Pistons$9,800,926
162Scoot HendersonGuardPortland Trail Blazers$9,770,880
163Nic ClaxtonCenterBrooklyn Nets$9,625,000
164Jeff GreenPower ForwardHouston Rockets$9,600,000
165Royce O’NealePower ForwardBrooklyn Nets$9,500,000
166Alex CarusoShooting GuardChicago Bulls$9,460,000
167Victor OladipoShooting GuardHouston Rockets$9,450,000
168Pat ConnaughtonShooting GuardMilwaukee Bucks$9,423,869
169Jabari Smith Jr.Power ForwardHouston Rockets$9,326,520
170Isaiah HartensteinCenterNew York Knicks$9,245,121
171Anthony EdwardsShooting GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$9,219,512
172Kyle AndersonSmall ForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$9,219,512
173Daniel TheisCenterIndiana Pacers$9,108,387
174Grayson AllenShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$8,925,000
175Isaac OkoroSmall ForwardCleveland Cavaliers$8,920,795
176Evan MobleyPower ForwardCleveland Cavaliers$8,882,760
177Amen ThompsonForwardHouston Rockets$8,809,320
178Georges NiangSmall ForwardCleveland Cavaliers$8,800,000
179Gary Payton IIShooting GuardGolden State Warriors$8,715,000
180T.J. McConnellPoint GuardIndiana Pacers$8,700,000
181Keegan MurraySmall ForwardSacramento Kings$8,409,000
182Delon WrightShooting GuardWashington Wizards$8,195,122
183Onyeka OkongwuPower ForwardAtlanta Hawks$8,109,063
184Scottie BarnesSmall ForwardToronto Raptors$8,008,560
185Thaddeus YoungPower ForwardToronto Raptors$8,000,000
186Trey LylesPower ForwardSacramento Kings$8,000,000
187De’Anthony MeltonShooting GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$8,000,000
188Moritz WagnerCenterOrlando Magic$8,000,000
189Jock LandaleCenterHouston Rockets$8,000,000
190Ausar ThompsonForwardDetroit Pistons$7,977,480
191Miles BridgesSmall ForwardCharlotte Hornets$7,921,301
192Vasilije MicicGuardOklahoma City Thunder$7,723,000
193Paul ReedSmall ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$7,723,000
194Zach CollinsPower ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$7,700,000
195Jaden IveyPoint GuardDetroit Pistons$7,641,480
196Cody MartinSmall ForwardCharlotte Hornets$7,560,000
197Kevon LooneyForwardGolden State Warriors$7,500,000
198Taurean PrincePower ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$7,455,000
199Killian HayesPoint GuardDetroit Pistons$7,413,955
200Jalen SuggsShooting GuardOrlando Magic$7,252,080
201Anthony BlackGuardOrlando Magic$7,245,480
202Khem BirchCenterSan Antonio Spurs$6,985,000
203Bennedict MathurinShooting GuardIndiana Pacers$6,916,080
204Obi ToppinPower ForwardIndiana Pacers$6,803,012
205Danilo GallinariPower ForwardWashington Wizards$6,802,950
206Caleb MartinSmall ForwardMiami Heat$6,802,950
207Patty MillsPoint GuardAtlanta Hawks$6,802,950
208Cedi OsmanSmall ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$6,718,842
209Bilal CoulibalyShooting GuardWashington Wizards$6,614,280
210Josh GiddeyShooting GuardOklahoma City Thunder$6,587,040
211Cameron PaynePoint GuardMilwaukee Bucks$6,500,000
212Jae’Sean TateSmall ForwardHouston Rockets$6,500,000
213Ayo DosunmuShooting GuardChicago Bulls$6,481,481
214Rudy GaySmall ForwardGolden State Warriors$6,479,000
215Sasha VezenkovForwardSacramento Kings$6,341,464
216Shaedon SharpeShooting GuardPortland Trail Blazers$6,313,800
217Otto Porter Jr.Small ForwardToronto Raptors$6,300,000
218Deni AvdijaSmall ForwardWashington Wizards$6,263,188
219Nassir LittleSmall ForwardPhoenix Suns$6,250,000
220Jevon CarterPoint GuardChicago Bulls$6,190,476
221Kenrich WilliamsSmall ForwardOklahoma City Thunder$6,175,000
222Ricky RubioPoint GuardCleveland Cavaliers$6,146,342
223Jarace WalkerForwardIndiana Pacers$6,059,520
224Jonathan KumingaPower ForwardGolden State Warriors$6,012,840
225Devin VassellShooting GuardSan Antonio Spurs$5,887,899
226Tyrese HaliburtonPoint GuardIndiana Pacers$5,808,435
227Dyson DanielsGuardNew Orleans Pelicans$5,784,120
228JaVale McGeeCenterSacramento Kings$5,734,280
229Kira Lewis Jr.Point GuardNew Orleans Pelicans$5,722,116
230Dean WadePower ForwardCleveland Cavaliers$5,709,877
231Aaron NesmithSmall ForwardIndiana Pacers$5,634,257
232Jalen SmithPower ForwardIndiana Pacers$5,604,192
233Taylor HendricksForwardUtah Jazz$5,569,920
234Cole AnthonyPoint GuardOrlando Magic$5,539,771
235Franz WagnerSmall ForwardOrlando Magic$5,508,720
236Garrett TempleSmall ForwardToronto Raptors$5,401,000
237Furkan KorkmazShooting GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$5,370,370
238Jeremy SochanForwardSan Antonio Spurs$5,316,960
239Cason WallaceGuardOklahoma City Thunder$5,291,000
240Chuma OkekePower ForwardOrlando Magic$5,266,713
241Isaiah StewartCenterDetroit Pistons$5,266,713
242Davion MitchellPoint GuardSacramento Kings$5,063,760
243Johnny DavisGuardWashington Wizards$5,050,800
244Jett HowardGuardOrlando Magic$5,026,800
245Aleksej PokusevskiForwardOklahoma City Thunder$5,009,633
246Nick RichardsCenterCharlotte Hornets$5,000,000
247Shake MiltonShooting GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$5,000,000
248Mason PlumleeCenterLA Clippers$5,000,000
249Reggie JacksonPoint GuardDenver Nuggets$5,000,000
250Ziaire WilliamsForwardMemphis Grizzlies$4,810,200
251Ousmane DiengForwardOklahoma City Thunder$4,798,440
252Dereck Lively IICenterDallas Mavericks$4,775,640
253Josh GreenShooting GuardDallas Mavericks$4,765,339
254Jarred VanderbiltPower ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$4,698,000
255Nickeil Alexander-WalkerShooting GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$4,687,500
256James BouknightShooting GuardCharlotte Hornets$4,570,080
257Jalen WilliamsForwardOklahoma City Thunder$4,558,680
258Saddiq BeySmall ForwardAtlanta Hawks$4,556,983
259Gradey DickGuardToronto Raptors$4,536,720
260Jalen McDanielsPower ForwardToronto Raptors$4,516,000
261Precious AchiuwaPower ForwardToronto Raptors$4,379,527
262Tyrese MaxeyPoint GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$4,343,920
263Jalen DurenCenterDetroit Pistons$4,330,680
264Danuel House Jr.Small ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$4,310,250
265Jordan HawkinsGuardNew Orleans Pelicans$4,310,160
266Zeke NnajiPower ForwardDenver Nuggets$4,306,281
267Immanuel QuickleyShooting GuardNew York Knicks$4,171,548
268Chris DuarteShooting GuardSacramento Kings$4,124,400
269Ochai AgbajiGuardUtah Jazz$4,114,200
270Kobe BufkinGuardAtlanta Hawks$4,094,280
271Payton PritchardPoint GuardBoston Celtics$4,037,278
272Troy Brown Jr.Small ForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$4,000,000
273Dwight PowellCenterDallas Mavericks$4,000,000
274Seth CurryShooting GuardDallas Mavericks$4,000,000
275Moses MoodyShooting GuardGolden State Warriors$3,918,480
276Mark WilliamsCenterCharlotte Hornets$3,908,160
277Jaden McDanielsPower ForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$3,901,399
278Keyonte GeorgeGuardUtah Jazz$3,889,800
279Malachi FlynnPoint GuardToronto Raptors$3,873,025
280Desmond BaneShooting GuardMemphis Grizzlies$3,845,083
281Kevin LovePower ForwardMiami Heat$3,835,738
282Russell WestbrookPoint GuardLA Clippers$3,835,738
283Corey KispertSmall ForwardWashington Wizards$3,722,040
284AJ GriffinForwardAtlanta Hawks$3,712,920
285Jalen Hood-SchifinoGuardLos Angeles Lakers$3,695,040
286Amir CoffeyShooting GuardLA Clippers$3,666,667
287Alperen SengunCenterHouston Rockets$3,536,280
288Tari EasonForwardHouston Rockets$3,527,160
289Jaime Jaquez Jr.GuardMiami Heat$3,510,600
290Mike MuscalaCenterWashington Wizards$3,500,000
291Andre DrummondCenterChicago Bulls$3,360,000
292Trey Murphy IIIShooting GuardNew Orleans Pelicans$3,359,280
293Brandin PodziemskiGuardGolden State Warriors$3,352,440
294Dalen TerryForwardChicago Bulls$3,350,760
295Cam WhitmoreForwardHouston Rockets$3,218,160
296Jake LaRaviaForwardMemphis Grizzlies$3,199,920
297Derrick RosePoint GuardMemphis Grizzlies$3,196,448
298Tre MannPoint GuardOklahoma City Thunder$3,191,280
299Noah ClowneyForwardBrooklyn Nets$3,089,520
300Malaki BranhamGuardSan Antonio Spurs$3,071,880
301Kai JonesPower ForwardCharlotte Hornets$3,047,880
302Simone FontecchioForwardUtah Jazz$3,044,872
303Julian ChampagnieForwardSan Antonio Spurs$3,000,000
304Jordan NworaSmall ForwardIndiana Pacers$3,000,000
305Dante ExumGuardDallas Mavericks$3,000,000
306Dariq WhiteheadForwardBrooklyn Nets$2,966,040
307Christian BraunGuardDenver Nuggets$2,949,120
308Jalen JohnsonSmall ForwardAtlanta Hawks$2,925,360
309Josh RichardsonShooting GuardMiami Heat$2,891,467
310Kris MurrayForwardPortland Trail Blazers$2,847,480
311Walker KesslerCenterUtah Jazz$2,831,160
312Josh OkogieSmall ForwardPhoenix Suns$2,815,937
313Keon JohnsonShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$2,808,720
314Omer YurtsevenCenterUtah Jazz$2,800,000
315Olivier-Maxence ProsperForwardDallas Mavericks$2,733,360
316David RoddyForwardMemphis Grizzlies$2,718,240
317Christian WoodForwardLos Angeles Lakers$2,709,849
318Isaiah JacksonSmall ForwardIndiana Pacers$2,696,280
319Marcus SasserGuardDetroit Pistons$2,623,680
320MarJon BeauchampForwardMilwaukee Bucks$2,609,400
321Charles BasseyCenterSan Antonio Spurs$2,600,000
322Usman GarubaPower ForwardGolden State Warriors$2,588,400
323Kris DunnGuardUtah Jazz$2,586,665
324Damian JonesCenterCleveland Cavaliers$2,586,665
325Bruno FernandoPower ForwardAtlanta Hawks$2,581,522
326Willy HernangomezCenterNew Orleans Pelicans$2,559,942
327Ben SheppardGuardIndiana Pacers$2,537,160
328Damion LeeShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$2,528,233
329Thomas BryantCenterMiami Heat$2,528,233
330Torrey CraigSmall ForwardChicago Bulls$2,528,233
331Blake WesleyGuardSan Antonio Spurs$2,504,640
332Josh ChristopherShooting GuardUtah Jazz$2,485,200
333Nick Smith Jr.GuardCharlotte Hornets$2,463,960
334Brice SensabaughForwardUtah Jazz$2,448,600
335Ty JeromeShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$2,439,025
336Julian StrawtherGuardDenver Nuggets$2,431,080
337Wendell Moore Jr.GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$2,421,720
338Kobe BrownGuardLA Clippers$2,413,320
339PJ DozierGuardSacramento Kings$2,413,304
340Luke KornetCenterBoston Celtics$2,413,304
341John KoncharShooting GuardMemphis Grizzlies$2,400,000
342Quentin GrimesShooting GuardNew York Knicks$2,385,720
343Keita Bates-DiopSmall ForwardPhoenix Suns$2,364,614
344Nikola JovicForwardMiami Heat$2,352,000
345Drew EubanksPower ForwardPhoenix Suns$2,346,614
346Yuta WatanabeSmall ForwardPhoenix Suns$2,346,614
347Patrick Baldwin Jr.ForwardWashington Wizards$2,337,720
348TyTy Washington Jr.GuardMilwaukee Bucks$2,320,440
349Jordan McLaughlinPoint GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$2,320,000
350Bones HylandPoint GuardLA Clippers$2,306,400
351Peyton WatsonForwardDenver Nuggets$2,303,520
352Cam ThomasShooting GuardBrooklyn Nets$2,240,160
353Vlatko CancarSmall ForwardDenver Nuggets$2,234,359
354Jaden SpringerGuardPhiladelphia 76ers$2,226,240
355Day’Ron SharpeCenterBrooklyn Nets$2,210,040
356Santi AldamaPower ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$2,194,200
357Jaxson HayesCenterLos Angeles Lakers$2,165,000
358Cam ReddishSmall ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$2,165,000
359Oshae BrissettSmall ForwardBoston Celtics$2,165,000
360Andrew NembhardPoint GuardIndiana Pacers$2,131,905
361Jeff Dowtin Jr.Point GuardToronto Raptors$2,109,706
362Kobi SimmonsGuardCharlotte Hornets$2,066,585
363Luka SamanicForwardUtah Jazz$2,066,585
364Isaiah RobyForwardNew York Knicks$2,066,585
365DaQuan JeffriesShooting GuardNew York Knicks$2,065,585
366Goga BitadzeCenterOrlando Magic$2,062,585
367Tristan ThompsonCenterCleveland Cavaliers$2,019,796
368Sandro MamukelashviliPower ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$2,019,760
369Alex LenCenterSacramento Kings$2,019,760
370Montrezl HarrellCenterPhiladelphia 76ers$2,019,760
371Malik BeasleyShooting GuardMilwaukee Bucks$2,019,760
372Jae CrowderPower ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$2,019,760
373Frank NtilikinaPoint GuardCharlotte Hornets$2,019,706
374Taj GibsonForwardWashington Wizards$2,019,706
375Colby JonesGuardSacramento Kings$2,019,706
376Nerlens NoelCenterSacramento Kings$2,019,706
377Moses BrownCenterPortland Trail Blazers$2,019,706
378Bol BolCenterPhoenix Suns$2,019,706
379Chimezie MetuPower ForwardPhoenix Suns$2,019,706
380Mo BambaCenterPhiladelphia 76ers$2,019,706
381Kelly Oubre Jr.Shooting GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$2,019,706
382Danny GreenForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$2,019,706
383Patrick BeverleyPoint GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$2,019,706
384Darius BazleyPower ForwardBrooklyn Nets$2,019,706
385Lonnie Walker IVGuardBrooklyn Nets$2,019,706
386Dennis Smith Jr.Point GuardBrooklyn Nets$2,019,706
387Thanasis AntetokounmpoSmall ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$2,019,706
388Robin LopezCenterMilwaukee Bucks$2,019,706
389Aaron HolidayGuardHouston Rockets$2,019,706
390Boban MarjanovicCenterHouston Rockets$2,019,706
391Dario SaricPower ForwardGolden State Warriors$2,019,706
392Cory JosephPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$2,019,706
393Jalen PickettGuardDenver Nuggets$2,019,706
394Justin HolidaySmall ForwardDenver Nuggets$2,019,706
395DeAndre JordanCenterDenver Nuggets$2,019,706
396Derrick Jones Jr.Small ForwardDallas Mavericks$2,019,706
397Markieff MorrisPower ForwardDallas Mavericks$2,019,706
398Terry TaylorForwardChicago Bulls$2,019,706
399Cody ZellerCenterNew Orleans Pelicans$2,019,706
400Dalano BantonGuardBoston Celtics$2,019,706
401Neemias QuetaCenterBoston Celtics$2,019,706
402Svi MykhailiukShooting GuardBoston Celtics$2,019,706
403Wesley MatthewsShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$2,019,706
404Jaylin WilliamsForwardOklahoma City Thunder$2,000,000
405Caleb HoustanGuardOrlando Magic$2,000,000
406Garrison MathewsShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$2,000,000
407Anthony GillPower ForwardWashington Wizards$1,997,239
408Isaiah JoeShooting GuardOklahoma City Thunder$1,997,238
409R.J. HamptonGuardMiami Heat$1,997,238
410Sam MerrillShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$1,997,238
411Xavier Tillman Sr.ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$1,930,681
412KJ MartinForwardLA Clippers$1,930,681
413Kenyon Martin Jr.ForwardLA Clippers$1,930,681
414Naji MarshallSmall ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$1,930,681
415Lamar StevensPower ForwardBoston Celtics$1,930,681
416Lindy Waters IIIForwardOklahoma City Thunder$1,927,986
417Eugene OmoruyiForwardWashington Wizards$1,927,896
418Kessler EdwardsSmall ForwardSacramento Kings$1,927,896
419Ish WainrightForwardPortland Trail Blazers$1,927,896
420Jordan GoodwinGuardPhoenix Suns$1,927,896
421Jericho SimsCenterNew York Knicks$1,927,896
422Joe WieskampSmall ForwardDallas Mavericks$1,927,896
423Sam HauserSmall ForwardBoston Celtics$1,927,896
424Carlik JonesGuardChicago Bulls$1,922,896
425Haywood HighsmithForwardMiami Heat$1,902,137
426Jeremiah Robinson-EarlPower ForwardHouston Rockets$1,900,000
427JT ThorForwardCharlotte Hornets$1,836,096
428Isaiah ToddPower ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$1,836,096
429Aaron WigginsShooting GuardOklahoma City Thunder$1,836,096
430Miles McBridePoint GuardNew York Knicks$1,836,096
431Trendon WatfordPower ForwardBrooklyn Nets$1,836,096
432Vit KrejciForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$1,836,096
433Daishen NixShooting GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$1,836,096
434Brandon Boston Jr.Shooting GuardLA Clippers$1,836,096
435Jason PrestonPoint GuardLA Clippers$1,836,096
436Isaiah LiversPower ForwardDetroit Pistons$1,836,096
437Marko SimonovicCenterChicago Bulls$1,836,096
438Jose AlvaradoPoint GuardNew Orleans Pelicans$1,836,096
439Jack WhiteForwardOklahoma City Thunder$1,801,769
440AJ GreenGuardMilwaukee Bucks$1,801,769
441Orlando RobinsonCenterMiami Heat$1,801,769
442E.J. LiddellForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$1,801,769
443Leonard MillerForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$1,800,000
444Bryce McGowensGuardCharlotte Hornets$1,719,865
445Kenneth Lofton Jr.ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$1,719,864
446Christian KolokoCenterToronto Raptors$1,719,864
447Ryan RollinsGuardWashington Wizards$1,719,864
448Xavier CooksGuardWashington Wizards$1,719,864
449Jabari WalkerForwardPortland Trail Blazers$1,719,864
450Josh MinottForwardMinnesota Timberwolves$1,719,864
451Tyrese MartinGuardMinnesota Timberwolves$1,719,864
452Max ChristieGuardLos Angeles Lakers$1,719,864
453Nate WilliamsGuardHouston Rockets$1,719,864
454Jaden HardyGuardDallas Mavericks$1,719,864
455Julian PhillipsForwardChicago Bulls$1,600,000
456Sidy CissokoGuardSan Antonio Spurs$1,119,563
457Toumani CamaraForwardPortland Trail Blazers$1,119,563
458Filip PetrusevPower ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$1,119,563
459Chris LivingstonForwardMilwaukee Bucks$1,119,563
460Andre Jackson Jr.GuardMilwaukee Bucks$1,119,563
461Maxwell LewisForwardLos Angeles Lakers$1,119,563
462Trayce Jackson-DavisForwardGolden State Warriors$1,119,563
463Hunter TysonForwardDenver Nuggets$1,119,563
464Jordan WalshGuardBoston Celtics$1,119,563
465Mouhamed GueyeForwardAtlanta Hawks$1,119,563

What do top NBA players earn?

The highest paid NBA player of the 2023-24 season will be Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The 4 time champion and 2016 unanimous MVP will earn $51,915,615 in the 2023-24 NBA season. The average salary for the top highest paid NBA players is $47 million. We have listed them below.

NBA RankPlayerPositionTeam2023-24 Salary
1Stephen CurryPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$51,915,615
2Kevin DurantPower ForwardPhoenix Suns$47,649,433
3LeBron JamesSmall ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$47,607,350
4Nikola JokicCenterDenver Nuggets$47,607,350
5Joel EmbiidCenterPhiladelphia 76ers$46,900,000
6Bradley BealShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$46,741,590
7Giannis AntetokounmpoPower ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
8Damian LillardPoint GuardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
9Kawhi LeonardSmall ForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084
10Paul GeorgeForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084

3 teams, the Suns, Clippers and Bucks, all have 2 players inside the top 10.

What are the top 100 NBA salaries?

This season see’s some huge numbers being paid to NBA players. In fact the top 100 paid NBA players will earn an average of $29 million in the 2023-24 season. While this is a drop from the $47 million average paid to the top 10, it’s still a huge amount. The 100th highest paid player in the NBA is Jusuf Nurkic, recently traded from Portland to the Phoenix Suns. He will earn $16,875,000 this season. We have provided a full list of the top 100 NBA salaries for the coming 2023-24 NBA season below.

NBA RankPlayerPositionTeam2023-24 Salary
1Stephen CurryPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$51,915,615
2Kevin DurantPower ForwardPhoenix Suns$47,649,433
3LeBron JamesSmall ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$47,607,350
4Nikola JokicCenterDenver Nuggets$47,607,350
5Joel EmbiidCenterPhiladelphia 76ers$46,900,000
6Bradley BealShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$46,741,590
7Giannis AntetokounmpoPower ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
8Damian LillardPoint GuardMilwaukee Bucks$45,640,084
9Kawhi LeonardSmall ForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084
10Paul GeorgeForwardLA Clippers$45,640,084
11Jimmy ButlerSmall ForwardMiami Heat$45,183,960
12Klay ThompsonShooting GuardGolden State Warriors$43,219,440
13Rudy GobertCenterMinnesota Timberwolves$41,000,000
14Fred VanVleetPoint GuardHouston Rockets$40,806,300
15Anthony DavisPower ForwardLos Angeles Lakers$40,600,080
16Luka DoncicPoint GuardDallas Mavericks$40,064,220
17Zach LaVineShooting GuardChicago Bulls$40,064,220
18Trae YoungPoint GuardAtlanta Hawks$40,064,220
19Tobias HarrisPower ForwardPhiladelphia 76ers$39,270,150
20Pascal SiakamPower ForwardToronto Raptors$37,893,408
21Ben SimmonsPoint GuardBrooklyn Nets$37,893,408
22Kyrie IrvingPoint GuardDallas Mavericks$37,037,037
23Jrue HolidayPoint GuardBoston Celtics$36,861,707
24Devin BookerShooting GuardPhoenix Suns$36,016,200
25Karl-Anthony TownsCenterMinnesota Timberwolves$36,016,200
26Kristaps PorzingisCenterBoston Celtics$36,016,200
27CJ McCollumShooting GuardNew Orleans Pelicans$35,802,469
28James HardenShooting GuardPhiladelphia 76ers$35,640,000
29Ja MorantPoint GuardMemphis Grizzlies$34,005,250
30Darius GarlandPoint GuardCleveland Cavaliers$34,005,250
31Zion WilliamsonPower ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$34,005,250
32Jamal MurrayPoint GuardDenver Nuggets$33,833,400
33Brandon IngramSmall ForwardNew Orleans Pelicans$33,833,400
34Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderPoint GuardOklahoma City Thunder$33,386,850
35Michael Porter Jr.Small ForwardDenver Nuggets$33,386,850
36Donovan MitchellShooting GuardCleveland Cavaliers$33,162,030
37De’Aaron FoxPoint GuardSacramento Kings$32,600,060
38Bam AdebayoCenterMiami Heat$32,600,060
39Jayson TatumSmall ForwardBoston Celtics$32,600,060
40Deandre AytonCenterPortland Trail Blazers$32,459,438
41Jaylen BrownShooting GuardBoston Celtics$31,830,357
42Gordon HaywardSmall ForwardCharlotte Hornets$31,500,000
43Chris PaulPoint GuardGolden State Warriors$30,800,000
44Domantas SabonisPower ForwardSacramento Kings$30,600,000
45Kyle LowryPoint GuardMiami Heat$29,682,540
46Khris MiddletonSmall ForwardMilwaukee Bucks$29,320,988
47DeMar DeRozanSmall ForwardChicago Bulls$28,600,000
48Julius RandlePower ForwardNew York Knicks$28,226,880
49Jordan PooleShooting GuardWashington Wizards$27,955,357
50Jerami GrantSmall ForwardPortland Trail Blazers$27,586,207
51Jaren Jackson Jr.Power ForwardMemphis Grizzlies$27,102,202
52Tyler HerroPoint GuardMiami Heat$27,000,000
53Jalen BrunsonPoint GuardNew York Knicks$26,346,666
54Cameron JohnsonSmall ForwardBrooklyn Nets$25,679,348
55Kyle KuzmaSmall ForwardWashington Wizards$25,568,182
56John CollinsPower ForwardUtah Jazz$25,340,000
57Brook LopezCenterMilwaukee Bucks$25,000,000
58Mike ConleyPoint GuardMinnesota Timberwolves$24,360,000
59Andrew WigginsSmall ForwardGolden State Warriors$24,330,357
60Anfernee SimonsShooting GuardPortland Trail Blazers$24,107,143
61RJ BarrettShooting GuardNew York Knicks$23,883,929
62Jordan ClarksonPoint GuardUtah Jazz$23,487,629
63Dillon BrooksSmall ForwardHouston Rockets$22,627,671
64Malcolm BrogdonPoint GuardPortland Trail Blazers$22,500,000
65Draymond GreenPower ForwardGolden State Warriors$22,321,429
66Aaron GordonPower ForwardDenver Nuggets$22,266,182
67Terry RozierShooting GuardCharlotte Hornets$22,205,221
68Bruce BrownSmall ForwardIndiana Pacers$22,000,000
69Mikal BridgesSmall ForwardBrooklyn Nets$21,700,000
70Myles TurnerCenterIndiana Pacers$20,975,000
71Clint CapelaCenterAtlanta Hawks$20,616,000
72Lonzo BallPoint GuardChicago Bulls$20,465,117
73Spencer DinwiddiePoint GuardBrooklyn Nets$20,357,143
74De’Andre HunterSmall ForwardAtlanta Hawks$20,089,286
75Keldon JohnsonSmall ForwardSan Antonio Spurs$20,000,000
76Bojan BogdanovicSmall ForwardDetroit Pistons$20,000,000
77Jarrett AllenCenterCleveland Cavaliers$20,000,000
78Joe HarrisSmall ForwardDetroit Pistons$19,928,571
79Jakob PoeltlCenterToronto Raptors$19,500,000
80Buddy HieldShooting GuardIndiana Pacers$19,279,841
81Evan FournierShooting GuardNew York Knicks$18,857,143
82Marcus SmartPoint GuardMemphis Grizzlies$18,833,712
83Bogdan BogdanovicShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$18,700,000
84O.G. AnunobySmall ForwardToronto Raptors$18,642,857
85Gary Trent Jr.Shooting GuardToronto Raptors$18,560,000
86Nikola VucevicCenterChicago Bulls$18,518,519
87Derrick WhitePoint GuardBoston Celtics$18,357,143
88Dejounte MurrayShooting GuardAtlanta Hawks$18,214,000
89Duncan RobinsonForwardMiami Heat$18,154,000
90Norman PowellGuardLA Clippers$18,000,000
91Tim Hardaway Jr.Small ForwardDallas Mavericks$17,897,728
92Jonathan IsaacPower ForwardOrlando Magic$17,400,000
93Collin SextonPoint GuardUtah Jazz$17,325,000
94D’Angelo RussellPoint GuardLos Angeles Lakers$17,307,693
95Lauri MarkkanenPower ForwardUtah Jazz$17,259,999
96Marcus Morris Sr.Small ForwardLA Clippers$17,116,279
97Davis BertansSmall ForwardOklahoma City Thunder$17,000,000
98Harrison BarnesSmall ForwardSacramento Kings$17,000,000
99Markelle FultzPoint GuardOrlando Magic$17,000,000
100Jusuf NurkicCenterPhoenix Suns$16,875,000

NBA average salaries by position

If we look at what Guards, Centers and Forwards are paid in the NBA for the coming 2023-24 season we see that they are relatively close together.

GroupAverage Salary
All NBA$10,367,530
Centers (68)$10,421,210
Forwards (199)$9,869,973
Guards (198)$10,849,165

The highest paid group are the Guards, then Centers, with the lowest paid group being the Forwards.

The highest paid Guard for the 2023-24 season is Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, at $51,915,615 for the season. The lowest paid Guard is Rookie Jordan Walsh of the Boston Celtics, at just $1,119,563.

The highest paid Center for the 2023-24 season is 2 time MVP and current NBA Champion Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets at $47,607,350. The lowest paid Center is Christian Koloko of the Toronto Raptors, at just $1,719,864.

The highest paid Forward for the 2023-24 season is former MVP Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns at $47,649,433. The lowest paid Forward is Mouhamed Gueye of the Atlanta Hawks at just $1,119,563.