Walter Clayton Jr plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and earns $4,190,520 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 5 years with an average annual value of $6,397,479. Walter Clayton Jr ranks #242 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$4,190,520
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$29,581,234
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,256,762
2029 · Memphis Grizzlies
Contract Value
$25,589,914
4-yr · $6,397,479/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#242
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
2.9%
$145,063,483 total
vs. League Average
-69%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Memphis Grizzlies | $10,256,762 | Qualifying Offer |
| 2028 | Memphis Grizzlies | $6,752,312 | Team Option |
| 2027 | Memphis Grizzlies | $4,390,320 | Team Option |
| 2026current | Memphis Grizzlies | $4,190,520 | Signed |
| 2025 | Memphis Grizzlies | $3,991,320 | Signed |
| Total | $29,581,234 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $4,190,520
- Total Value
- $25,589,914
- Avg Annual Value
- $6,397,479
- Length
- 5 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2025
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$4,190,520
2027$4,390,320
2028$6,752,312
2029$10,256,762
Total$25,589,914
Teammates
- Ja Morant$42,166,510
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope$21,621,500
- Santiago Aldama$17,007,043
- Brandon Clarke$12,500,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walter Clayton Jr's salary?
- Walter Clayton Jr earns $4,190,520 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #242 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Walter Clayton Jr's contract?
- Walter Clayton Jr's current contract is 5 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2030.
- What is Walter Clayton Jr's average annual salary?
- Walter Clayton Jr's average annual value (AAV) across their 4-year contract is $6,397,479. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.