Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder and earns $40,806,150 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 12 years with an average annual value of $65,242,451. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks #39 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$40,806,150
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$478,295,628
12 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$78,996,333
2030 · Oklahoma City Thunder
Contract Value
$326,212,256
5-yr · $65,242,451/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#39
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
16.4%
$249,557,467 total
vs. League Average
+203%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $78,996,333 | Signed |
| 2029 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $73,899,795 | Signed |
| 2028 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $68,803,258 | Signed |
| 2027 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $63,706,720 | Signed |
| 2026current | 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 | $478,295,628 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $40,806,150
- Total Value
- $326,212,256
- Avg Annual Value
- $65,242,451
- Length
- 12 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2019
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2031
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$40,806,150
2027$63,706,720
2028$68,803,258
2029$73,899,795
2030$78,996,333
Total$326,212,256
Teammates
- Chet Holmgren$41,250,000
- Jalen Williams$41,250,000
- Isaiah Hartenstein$28,500,000
- Alex Caruso$19,550,160
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's salary?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earns $40,806,150 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #39 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contract?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's current contract is 12 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2031.
- What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's average annual salary?
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's average annual value (AAV) across their 5-year contract is $65,242,451. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.