James Harden plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and earns $32,333,333 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $33,626,667. James Harden ranks #53 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$32,333,333
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$136,182,693
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$39,182,693
2025 · Cleveland Cavaliers
Contract Value
$67,253,333
2-yr · $33,626,667/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#53
of 358 players
% of Team Payroll
13.8%
$234,320,231 total
vs. League Average
+116%
avg $14,950,023
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $34,920,000 | Player Option |
| 2027current | Cleveland Cavaliers | $32,333,333 | Signed |
| 2026 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $29,746,667 | Signed |
| 2025 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $39,182,693 | Signed |
| Total | $136,182,693 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $32,333,333
- Total Value
- $67,253,333
- Avg Annual Value
- $33,626,667
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$32,333,333
2028$34,920,000
Total$67,253,333
Teammates
- Donovan Mitchell$60,900,000
- Evan Mobley$53,817,156
- Jarrett Allen$30,240,000
- Peyton Watson$21,214,286
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 25, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Harden's salary?
- James Harden earns $32,333,333 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #53 in the league out of 358 players with a salary.
- How long is James Harden's contract?
- James Harden's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is James Harden's average annual salary?
- James Harden's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $33,626,667. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,950,023.