Karl-Anthony Towns plays for the New York Knicks and earns $57,078,728 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $59,046,960. Karl-Anthony Towns ranks #7 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$57,078,728
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$220,441,984
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$61,015,192
2027 · New York Knicks
Contract Value
$118,093,920
2-yr · $59,046,960/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#7
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
27.8%
$205,460,628 total
vs. League Average
+324%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | New York Knicks | $61,015,192 | Player Option |
| 2026current | New York Knicks | $57,078,728 | Signed |
| 2025 | New York Knicks | $53,142,264 | Signed |
| 2024 | New York Knicks | $49,205,800 | Signed |
| Total | $220,441,984 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $57,078,728
- Total Value
- $118,093,920
- Avg Annual Value
- $59,046,960
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2024
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$57,078,728
2027$61,015,192
Total$118,093,920
Teammates
- OG Anunoby$42,500,000
- Jalen Brunson$37,739,521
- 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 Karl-Anthony Towns's salary?
- Karl-Anthony Towns earns $57,078,728 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #7 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Karl-Anthony Towns's contract?
- Karl-Anthony Towns's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Karl-Anthony Towns's average annual salary?
- Karl-Anthony Towns's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $59,046,960. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.