Derik Queen plays for the New Orleans Pelicans and earns $5,416,080 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $7,805,470. Derik Queen ranks #222 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$5,416,080
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$36,379,841
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$12,024,043
2029 · New Orleans Pelicans
Contract Value
$31,221,881
4-yr · $7,805,470/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#222
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
2.8%
$196,330,636 total
vs. League Average
-60%
avg $13,454,042
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 |
| 2027 | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,673,840 | Team Option |
| 2026current | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,416,080 | Signed |
| 2025 | New Orleans Pelicans | $5,157,960 | Signed |
| Total | $36,379,841 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $5,416,080
- Total Value
- $31,221,881
- Avg Annual Value
- $7,805,470
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$5,416,080
2027$5,673,840
2028$8,107,918
2029$12,024,043
Total$31,221,881
Teammates
- Zion Williamson$42,166,510
- Jordan Poole$34,044,642
- Dejounte Murray$32,785,071
- Trey Murphy$27,000,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Derik Queen's salary?
- Derik Queen earns $5,416,080 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #222 in the league out of 392 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 their 4-year contract is $7,805,470. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.