Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and earns $62,355,258 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $64,664,712. Joel Embiid ranks #5 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$62,355,258
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$509,004,664
15 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$66,974,166
2028 · Philadelphia 76ers
Contract Value
$129,329,424
2-yr · $64,664,712/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#5
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
30.3%
$205,970,693 total
vs. League Average
+318%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Philadelphia 76ers | $66,974,166 | Signed |
| 2027current | Philadelphia 76ers | $62,355,258 | Signed |
| 2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | $57,736,350 | 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 | $509,004,664 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $62,355,258
- Total Value
- $129,329,424
- Avg Annual Value
- $64,664,712
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$62,355,258
2028$66,974,166
Total$129,329,424
Teammates
- Paul George$56,586,670
- Tyrese Maxey$43,582,280
- VJ Edgecombe$12,219,720
- Dean Wade$9,450,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Joel Embiid's salary?
- Joel Embiid earns $62,355,258 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #5 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Joel Embiid's contract?
- Joel Embiid's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Joel Embiid's average annual salary?
- Joel Embiid's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $64,664,712. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.