Wendell Carter plays for the Orlando Magic and earns $18,102,000 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 9 years with an average annual value of $19,550,160. Wendell Carter ranks #96 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$18,102,000
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$121,019,347
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$20,998,320
2028 · Orlando Magic
Contract Value
$58,650,480
3-yr · $19,550,160/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#96
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
8.3%
$217,705,476 total
vs. League Average
+35%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Orlando Magic | $20,998,320 | Team Option |
| 2027 | Orlando Magic | $19,550,160 | Signed |
| 2026current | 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
- $18,102,000
- Total Value
- $58,650,480
- Avg Annual Value
- $19,550,160
- Length
- 9 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2020
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$18,102,000
2027$19,550,160
2028$20,998,320
Total$58,650,480
Teammates
- Franz Wagner$41,754,636
- Paolo Banchero$41,250,000
- Desmond Bane$39,446,090
- Jalen Suggs$32,400,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wendell Carter's salary?
- Wendell Carter earns $18,102,000 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #96 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Wendell Carter's contract?
- Wendell Carter's current contract is 9 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Wendell Carter's average annual salary?
- Wendell Carter's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $19,550,160. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.