Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and earns $37,739,521 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $40,535,041. Jalen Brunson ranks #46 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$37,739,521
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$235,589,123
7 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$43,330,561
2028 · New York Knicks
Contract Value
$121,605,123
3-yr · $40,535,041/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#46
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
18.4%
$205,460,628 total
vs. League Average
+181%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | New York Knicks | $43,330,561 | Player Option |
| 2027 | New York Knicks | $40,535,041 | Signed |
| 2026current | New York Knicks | $37,739,521 | Signed |
| 2025 | New York Knicks | $34,944,001 | Signed |
| 2024 | New York Knicks | $24,960,001 | Signed |
| 2023 | New York Knicks | $26,346,666 | Signed |
| 2022 | New York Knicks | $27,733,332 | Signed |
| Total | $235,589,123 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $37,739,521
- Total Value
- $121,605,123
- Avg Annual Value
- $40,535,041
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$37,739,521
2027$40,535,041
2028$43,330,561
Total$121,605,123
Teammates
- Karl-Anthony Towns$57,078,728
- OG Anunoby$42,500,000
- Mikal Bridges$33,482,145
- Josh Hart$20,923,760
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jalen Brunson's salary?
- Jalen Brunson earns $37,739,521 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #46 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Jalen Brunson's contract?
- Jalen Brunson's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Jalen Brunson's average annual salary?
- Jalen Brunson's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $40,535,041. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.