Aaron Gordon plays for the Denver Nuggets and earns $31,978,037 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $34,536,280. Aaron Gordon ranks #59 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$31,978,037
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$225,794,296
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$37,094,523
2028 · Denver Nuggets
Contract Value
$103,608,840
3-yr · $34,536,280/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#59
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
14.5%
$221,016,591 total
vs. League Average
+138%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Denver Nuggets | $37,094,523 | Player Option |
| 2027 | Denver Nuggets | $34,536,280 | Signed |
| 2026current | Denver Nuggets | $31,978,037 | Signed |
| 2025 | Denver Nuggets | $22,841,455 | Signed |
| 2024 | Denver Nuggets | $22,841,455 | Signed |
| 2023 | Denver Nuggets | $21,266,182 | Signed |
| 2022 | Denver Nuggets | $20,690,909 | Signed |
| 2021 | Denver Nuggets | $16,409,091 | Signed |
| 2020 | Denver Nuggets | $18,136,364 | Signed |
| Total | $225,794,296 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $31,978,037
- Total Value
- $103,608,840
- Avg Annual Value
- $34,536,280
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$31,978,037
2027$34,536,280
2028$37,094,523
Total$103,608,840
Teammates
- Nikola Jokic$59,033,114
- Jamal Murray$50,105,628
- Cameron Johnson$23,062,500
- Christian Braun$21,551,726
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aaron Gordon's salary?
- Aaron Gordon earns $31,978,037 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #59 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Aaron Gordon's contract?
- Aaron Gordon's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Aaron Gordon's average annual salary?
- Aaron Gordon's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $34,536,280. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.