Walker Kessler plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and earns $31,614,262 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $33,119,703. Walker Kessler ranks #53 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$31,614,262
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$142,840,348
8 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$34,625,144
2029 · Los Angeles Lakers
Contract Value
$99,359,109
3-yr · $33,119,703/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#53
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
16.2%
$194,752,292 total
vs. League Average
+112%
avg $14,916,782
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Los Angeles Lakers | $34,625,144 | Player Option |
| 2028 | Los Angeles Lakers | $33,119,703 | Signed |
| 2027current | Los Angeles Lakers | $31,614,262 | Signed |
| 2026 | Utah Jazz | $30,108,821 | Signed |
| 2025 | Utah Jazz | $4,878,938 | Signed |
| 2024 | Utah Jazz | $2,965,920 | Signed |
| 2023 | Utah Jazz | $2,831,160 | Signed |
| 2022 | Utah Jazz | $2,696,400 | Signed |
| Total | $142,840,348 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $31,614,262
- Total Value
- $99,359,109
- Avg Annual Value
- $33,119,703
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$31,614,262
2028$33,119,703
2029$34,625,144
Total$99,359,109
Teammates
- Luka Doncic$55,116,288
- Austin Reaves$42,954,030
- Quentin Grimes$14,651,163
- Jarred Vanderbilt$13,285,714
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walker Kessler's salary?
- Walker Kessler earns $31,614,262 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #53 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Walker Kessler's contract?
- Walker Kessler's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2030.
- What is Walker Kessler's average annual salary?
- Walker Kessler's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $33,119,703. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,916,782.