Peyton Watson plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and earns $21,214,286 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $22,785,714. Peyton Watson ranks #79 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$21,214,286
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$99,267,516
8 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$24,357,143
2029 · Cleveland Cavaliers
Contract Value
$68,357,143
3-yr · $22,785,714/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#79
of 358 players
% of Team Payroll
9.1%
$234,320,231 total
vs. League Average
+42%
avg $14,950,023
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $24,357,143 | Player Option |
| 2028 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $22,785,714 | Signed |
| 2027current | Cleveland Cavaliers | $21,214,286 | Signed |
| 2026 | Denver Nuggets | $19,642,857 | Signed |
| 2025 | Denver Nuggets | $4,356,476 | Signed |
| 2024 | Denver Nuggets | $2,413,560 | Signed |
| 2023 | Denver Nuggets | $2,303,520 | Signed |
| 2022 | Denver Nuggets | $2,193,960 | Signed |
| Total | $99,267,516 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $21,214,286
- Total Value
- $68,357,143
- Avg Annual Value
- $22,785,714
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$21,214,286
2028$22,785,714
2029$24,357,143
Total$68,357,143
Teammates
- Donovan Mitchell$60,900,000
- Evan Mobley$53,817,156
- James Harden$32,333,333
- Jarrett Allen$30,240,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 25, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peyton Watson's salary?
- Peyton Watson earns $21,214,286 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #79 in the league out of 358 players with a salary.
- How long is Peyton Watson's contract?
- Peyton Watson's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2030.
- What is Peyton Watson's average annual salary?
- Peyton Watson's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $22,785,714. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,950,023.