Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and earns $59,539,018 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $64,302,139. Joel Embiid ranks #2 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$59,539,018
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$514,845,308
15 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$69,065,261
2028 · Philadelphia 76ers
Contract Value
$192,906,418
3-yr · $64,302,139/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#2
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
32.3%
$184,343,500 total
vs. League Average
+343%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Philadelphia 76ers | $69,065,261 | Signed |
| 2027 | Philadelphia 76ers | $64,302,139 | Signed |
| 2026current | Philadelphia 76ers | $59,539,018 | Signed |
| 2025 | Philadelphia 76ers | $55,224,526 | Signed |
| 2024 | Philadelphia 76ers | $51,415,938 | Signed |
| 2023 | Philadelphia 76ers | $47,607,350 | Signed |
| 2022 | Philadelphia 76ers | $33,616,770 | Signed |
| 2021 | Philadelphia 76ers | $31,579,390 | Signed |
| 2020 | Philadelphia 76ers | $29,542,010 | Signed |
| 2019 | Philadelphia 76ers | $27,504,630 | Signed |
| 2018 | Philadelphia 76ers | $25,467,250 | Signed |
| 2017 | Philadelphia 76ers | $6,100,266 | Signed |
| 2016 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,826,160 | Signed |
| 2015 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,626,960 | Signed |
| 2014 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,427,640 | Signed |
| Total | $514,845,308 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $59,539,018
- Total Value
- $192,906,418
- Avg Annual Value
- $64,302,139
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$59,539,018
2027$64,302,139
2028$69,065,261
Total$192,906,418
Teammates
- Paul George$54,126,380
- Tyrese Maxey$40,770,520
- VJ Edgecombe$11,663,880
- Dominick Barlow$3,415,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joel Embiid's salary?
- Joel Embiid earns $59,539,018 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #2 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Joel Embiid's contract?
- Joel Embiid's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Joel Embiid's average annual salary?
- Joel Embiid's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $64,302,139. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.