Ausar Thompson plays for the Detroit Pistons and earns $11,118,130 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $13,486,292. Ausar Thompson ranks #143 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$11,118,130
Team Option
Total Career Earnings
$52,101,456
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$15,854,453
2027 · Detroit Pistons
Contract Value
$26,972,583
2-yr · $13,486,292/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#143
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
7.7%
$145,103,904 total
vs. League Average
-17%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Detroit Pistons | $15,854,453 | Qualifying Offer |
| 2026current | Detroit Pistons | $11,118,130 | Team Option |
| 2025 | Detroit Pistons | $8,775,162 | Signed |
| 2024 | Detroit Pistons | $8,376,291 | Signed |
| 2023 | Detroit Pistons | $7,977,420 | Signed |
| Total | $52,101,456 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $11,118,130
- Total Value
- $26,972,583
- Avg Annual Value
- $13,486,292
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Team Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$11,118,130
2027$15,854,453
Total$26,972,583
Teammates
- Cade Cunningham$50,105,628
- Duncan Robinson$15,992,957
- Isaiah Stewart$15,000,000
- Caris LeVert$14,809,200
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ausar Thompson's salary?
- Ausar Thompson earns $11,118,130 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #143 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Ausar Thompson's contract?
- Ausar Thompson's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Ausar Thompson's average annual salary?
- Ausar Thompson's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $13,486,292. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.