LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and earns $4,070,355 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. LeBron James ranks #261 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$4,070,355
Player Option
Total Career Earnings
$7,946,884
2 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$4,070,355
2027 · Philadelphia 76ers
Contract Value
1 yr
Expires Jan 31, 2028
Salary Context
League Rank
#261
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
2.0%
$205,970,693 total
vs. League Average
-73%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027current | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,070,355 | Player Option |
| 2026 | Philadelphia 76ers | $3,876,529 | Signed |
| Total | $7,946,884 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $4,070,355
- Length
- 1 year
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Player Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$4,070,355
Teammates
- Joel Embiid$62,355,258
- Paul George$56,586,670
- Tyrese Maxey$43,582,280
- VJ Edgecombe$12,219,720
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LeBron James's salary?
- LeBron James earns $4,070,355 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #261 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is LeBron James's contract?
- LeBron James's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is LeBron James's average annual salary?
- LeBron James earns $4,070,355 this season. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.