Wendell Carter plays for the Orlando Magic and earns $19,550,160 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $20,274,240. Wendell Carter ranks #84 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$19,550,160
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$121,019,347
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$20,998,320
2028 · Orlando Magic
Contract Value
$40,548,480
2-yr · $20,274,240/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#84
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
8.8%
$222,358,158 total
vs. League Average
+31%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Orlando Magic | $20,998,320 | Team Option |
| 2027current | Orlando Magic | $19,550,160 | Signed |
| 2026 | Orlando Magic | $18,102,000 | Signed |
| 2025 | Orlando Magic | $10,850,000 | Signed |
| 2024 | Orlando Magic | $11,950,000 | Signed |
| 2023 | Orlando Magic | $13,050,000 | Signed |
| 2022 | Orlando Magic | $14,150,000 | Signed |
| 2021 | Orlando Magic | $6,920,027 | Signed |
| 2020 | Orlando Magic | $5,448,840 | Signed |
| Total | $121,019,347 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $19,550,160
- Total Value
- $40,548,480
- Avg Annual Value
- $20,274,240
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$19,550,160
2028$20,998,320
Total$40,548,480
Teammates
- Franz Wagner$44,847,572
- Paolo Banchero$44,539,470
- Desmond Bane$42,166,510
- Jalen Suggs$29,600,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Aug 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wendell Carter's salary?
- Wendell Carter earns $19,550,160 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #84 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Wendell Carter's contract?
- Wendell Carter's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Wendell Carter's average annual salary?
- Wendell Carter's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $20,274,240. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.