Zion Williamson plays for the New Orleans Pelicans and earns $44,886,930 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 5 years. Zion Williamson ranks #28 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$44,886,930
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$241,501,587
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$44,886,930
2027 · New Orleans Pelicans
Contract Value
5 yrs
Expires Jan 31, 2028
Salary Context
League Rank
#28
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
27.2%
$165,038,773 total
vs. League Average
+201%
avg $14,915,029
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027current | New Orleans Pelicans | $44,886,930 | Signed |
| 2026 | New Orleans Pelicans | $42,166,510 | Signed |
| 2025 | New Orleans Pelicans | $39,446,090 | Signed |
| 2024 | New Orleans Pelicans | $36,725,670 | Signed |
| 2023 | New Orleans Pelicans | $34,005,250 | Signed |
| 2022 | New Orleans Pelicans | $13,534,817 | Signed |
| 2021 | New Orleans Pelicans | $10,733,400 | Signed |
| 2020 | New Orleans Pelicans | $10,245,480 | Signed |
| 2019 | New Orleans Pelicans | $9,757,440 | Signed |
| Total | $241,501,587 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $44,886,930
- Length
- 5 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2023
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$44,886,930
Teammates
- Dejounte Murray$30,751,504
- Trey Murphy$29,000,000
- Herb Jones$20,858,300
- Jordan Hawkins$10,469,414
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 31, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zion Williamson's salary?
- Zion Williamson earns $44,886,930 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #28 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is Zion Williamson's contract?
- Zion Williamson's current contract is 5 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Zion Williamson's average annual salary?
- Zion Williamson earns $44,886,930 this season. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,915,029.