Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder and earns $60,900,000 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $68,208,000. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks #10 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$60,900,000
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$465,721,522
12 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$75,516,000
2030 · Oklahoma City Thunder
Contract Value
$272,832,000
4-yr · $68,208,000/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#10
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
22.3%
$273,114,415 total
vs. League Average
+308%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $75,516,000 | Player Option |
| 2029 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $70,644,000 | Signed |
| 2028 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $65,772,000 | Signed |
| 2027current | Oklahoma City Thunder | $60,900,000 | Signed |
| 2026 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $40,806,150 | Signed |
| 2025 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $38,333,050 | Signed |
| 2024 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $35,859,950 | Signed |
| 2023 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $33,386,850 | Signed |
| 2022 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $30,913,750 | Signed |
| 2021 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $5,495,532 | Signed |
| 2020 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $4,141,320 | Signed |
| 2019 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $3,952,920 | Signed |
| Total | $465,721,522 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $60,900,000
- Total Value
- $272,832,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $68,208,000
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2031
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$60,900,000
2028$65,772,000
2029$70,644,000
2030$75,516,000
Total$272,832,000
Teammates
- Chet Holmgren$44,539,470
- Jalen Williams$44,539,470
- Isaiah Hartenstein$25,000,000
- Alex Caruso$20,998,320
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's salary?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns $60,900,000 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #10 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contract?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2031.
- What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's average annual salary?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $68,208,000. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.