Alex Highsmith - salary, contract & career earnings
Alex Highsmith is a 27-year-old outside linebacker who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born in the United States, he played college football at Charlotte and has gained five years of professional experience since being drafted in the third round as the 102nd overall pick in 2020. His representation includes agents Michael Swenson, C.J. Laboy, and Doug Hendrickson from Wasserman. Alex Highsmith's career earnings are $58,460,814.
Current contract
6 rows4 seasons to 2026 worth $55,243,000 · $15,500,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,010,000 | $17,010,000$17.0m | $17,010,000$17.0m |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $1,983,000$2.0m | $10,733,000$10.7m | $27,743,000$27.7m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 28 | $13,000,000$13.0m | $13,000,000$13.0m | $40,743,000$40.7m |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 29 | $14,500,000$14.5m | $14,500,000$14.5m | $55,243,000$55.2m |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 30 | $15,500,000$15.5m | $15,500,000$15.5m | $70,743,000$70.7m |
| 2028 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 31 | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
8 rows7 seasons to 2026 worth $58,460,814 · $15,500,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 23 | $610,000 | $832,296 | $1,442,296$1.4m | $1,442,296$1.4m |
| 2021 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 24 | $814,518 | - | $814,518 | $2,256,814$2.3m |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 25 | $961,000 | - | $961,000 | $3,217,814$3.2m |
| 2023 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 26 | $1,010,000 | $16,000,000$16.0m | $17,010,000$17.0m | $20,227,814$20.2m |
| 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 27 | $1,983,000$2.0m | - | $10,733,000$10.7m | $30,960,814$31.0m |
| 2025 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 28 | $13,000,000$13.0m | - | $13,000,000$13.0m | $30,960,814$31.0m |
| 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 29 | $14,500,000$14.5m | - | $14,500,000$14.5m | $30,960,814$31.0m |
| 2027 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 30 | $15,500,000$15.5m | - | $15,500,000$15.5m | $30,960,814$31.0m |
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Number 219 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $58,460,814 of it. 22.8% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $15,500,000 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alex Highsmith's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Alex Highsmith's career earnings are $58,460,814.
What is Alex Highsmith's 2026 salary?
Alex Highsmith's 2026 salary is $14,500,000.
Who does Alex Highsmith play for?
Alex Highsmith plays for Pittsburgh Steelers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Alex Highsmith?
We hold 6 seasons of earnings history for Alex Highsmith.