Walter Clayton Jr plays for the Memphis Grizzlies and earns $4,390,320 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 4 years with an average annual value of $7,133,131. Walter Clayton Jr ranks #256 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$4,390,320
Team Option
Total Career Earnings
$29,581,234
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$10,256,762
2029 · Memphis Grizzlies
Contract Value
$21,399,394
3-yr · $7,133,131/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#256
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
3.2%
$138,174,548 total
vs. League Average
-71%
avg $14,915,029
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 |
| 2027current | Memphis Grizzlies | $4,390,320 | Team Option |
| 2026 | Memphis Grizzlies | $4,190,520 | Signed |
| 2025 | Memphis Grizzlies | $3,991,320 | Signed |
| Total | $29,581,234 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $4,390,320
- Total Value
- $21,399,394
- Avg Annual Value
- $7,133,131
- Length
- 4 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2030
- Designation
- Team Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$4,390,320
2028$6,752,312
2029$10,256,762
Total$21,399,394
Teammates
- Ja Morant$44,886,930
- Santiago Aldama$17,007,043
- Cameron Boozer$12,441,840
- Taylor Hendricks$11,357,175
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walter Clayton Jr's salary?
- Walter Clayton Jr earns $4,390,320 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #256 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Walter Clayton Jr's contract?
- Walter Clayton Jr's current contract is 4 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2030.
- What is Walter Clayton Jr's average annual salary?
- Walter Clayton Jr's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $7,133,131. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.