Derik Queen plays for the New Orleans Pelicans and earns $5,673,840 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $8,601,934. Derik Queen ranks #231 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$5,673,840
Team Option
Total Career Earnings
$36,379,841
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$12,024,043
2029 · New Orleans Pelicans
Contract Value
$25,805,801
3-yr · $8,601,934/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#231
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
3.4%
$165,038,773 total
vs. League Average
-62%
avg $14,916,782
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | New Orleans Pelicans | $12,024,043 | Qualifying Offer |
| 2028 | New Orleans Pelicans | $8,107,918 | Team Option |
| 2027current | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,673,840 | Team Option |
| 2026 | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,416,080 | Signed |
| 2025 | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,157,960 | Signed |
| Total | $36,379,841 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $5,673,840
- Total Value
- $25,805,801
- Avg Annual Value
- $8,601,934
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Team Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$5,673,840
2028$8,107,918
2029$12,024,043
Total$25,805,801
Teammates
- Zion Williamson$44,886,930
- Dejounte Murray$30,751,504
- Trey Murphy$29,000,000
- Herb Jones$20,858,300
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Derik Queen's salary?
- Derik Queen earns $5,673,840 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #231 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Derik Queen's contract?
- Derik Queen's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2030.
- What is Derik Queen's average annual salary?
- Derik Queen's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $8,601,934. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,916,782.