Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and earns $40,535,041 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $41,932,801. Jalen Brunson ranks #42 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$40,535,041
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$235,589,123
7 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$43,330,561
2028 · New York Knicks
Contract Value
$83,865,602
2-yr · $41,932,801/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#42
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
17.9%
$226,663,438 total
vs. League Average
+172%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | New York Knicks | $43,330,561 | Player Option |
| 2027current | New York Knicks | $40,535,041 | Signed |
| 2026 | 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
- $40,535,041
- Total Value
- $83,865,602
- Avg Annual Value
- $41,932,801
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2025
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$40,535,041
2028$43,330,561
Total$83,865,602
Teammates
- Karl-Anthony Towns$61,015,192
- OG Anunoby$45,431,034
- Mikal Bridges$36,160,714
- Josh Hart$22,375,280
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jalen Brunson's salary?
- Jalen Brunson earns $40,535,041 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #42 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Jalen Brunson's contract?
- Jalen Brunson's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Jalen Brunson's average annual salary?
- Jalen Brunson's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $41,932,801. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.