AJ Johnson plays for the Dallas Mavericks and earns $5,493,393 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $7,017,810. AJ Johnson ranks #235 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$5,493,393
Team Option
Total Career Earnings
$20,363,219
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$8,542,226
2028 · Dallas Mavericks
Contract Value
$14,035,619
2-yr · $7,017,810/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#235
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
3.6%
$151,134,062 total
vs. League Average
-63%
avg $14,916,782
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Dallas Mavericks | $8,542,226 | Qualifying Offer |
| 2027current | Dallas Mavericks | $5,493,393 | Team Option |
| 2026 | Dallas Mavericks | $3,237,120 | Signed |
| 2025 | Dallas Mavericks | $3,090,480 | Signed |
| Total | $20,363,219 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $5,493,393
- Total Value
- $14,035,619
- Avg Annual Value
- $7,017,810
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Team Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$5,493,393
2028$8,542,226
Total$14,035,619
Teammates
- Kyrie Irving$42,416,562
- PJ Washington$21,398,088
- Daniel Gafford$18,126,763
- Cooper Flagg$15,208,680
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AJ Johnson's salary?
- AJ Johnson earns $5,493,393 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #235 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is AJ Johnson's contract?
- AJ Johnson's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is AJ Johnson's average annual salary?
- AJ Johnson's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $7,017,810. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,916,782.