Buddy Hield plays for the Atlanta Hawks and earns $9,658,536 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $9,878,048. Buddy Hield ranks #157 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$9,658,536
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$28,975,608
3 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,097,560
2027 · Atlanta Hawks
Contract Value
$19,756,096
2-yr · $9,878,048/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#157
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
6.3%
$153,768,013 total
vs. League Average
-28%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Atlanta Hawks | $10,097,560 | Player Option |
| 2026current | Atlanta Hawks | $9,658,536 | Signed |
| 2025 | Atlanta Hawks | $9,219,512 | Signed |
| Total | $28,975,608 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $9,658,536
- Total Value
- $19,756,096
- Avg Annual Value
- $9,878,048
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$9,658,536
2027$10,097,560
Total$19,756,096
Teammates
- Jalen Johnson$30,000,000
- Dyson Daniels$25,000,000
- Jonathan Kuminga$24,300,000
- Onyeka Okongwu$16,120,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Buddy Hield's salary?
- Buddy Hield earns $9,658,536 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #157 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Buddy Hield's contract?
- Buddy Hield's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Buddy Hield's average annual salary?
- Buddy Hield's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $9,878,048. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.