C.J. Stroud - salary, contract & career earnings
C.J. Stroud is a 22-year-old quarterback for the Houston Texans, having been drafted in the first round as the second overall pick in 2023. He played college football at Ohio State and has accumulated two years of experience in the league. Stroud is represented by agent David Mulugheta from Athletes First. C.J. Stroud's career earnings are $36,279,244.
Current contract
5 rows4 seasons · best was 2023 on $24,134,904 · $36,279,244 over this deal
season running total
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Houston Texans | 22 | $750,000 | $23,384,904$23.4m | - | $24,134,904$24.1m | $24,134,904$24.1m |
| 2024 | Houston Texans | 23 | $915,000 | - | $1,484,057$1.5m | $2,399,057$2.4m | $26,533,961$26.5m |
| 2025 | Houston Texans | 24 | $1,030,000 | - | $3,018,113$3.0m | $4,048,113$4.0m | $30,582,074$30.6m |
| 2026 | Houston Texans | 25 | $1,145,000 | - | $4,552,170$4.6m | $5,697,170$5.7m | $36,279,244$36.3m |
| 2027 | Houston Texans | 26 | - | - | - | - | - |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Houston Texans | 22 | $750,000 | $23,384,904$23.4m | $24,134,904$24.1m | $24,134,904$24.1m |
| 2024 | Houston Texans | 23 | $915,000 | - | $2,399,057$2.4m | $26,533,961$26.5m |
| 2025 | Houston Texans | 24 | $1,030,000 | - | $4,048,113$4.0m | - |
| 2026 | Houston Texans | 25 | $1,145,000 | - | $5,697,170$5.7m | - |
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Houston Texans payroll →Where this career sits
Number 351 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $36,279,244 of it. 64.5% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was money a club had already handed over and could not take back.
The careers either side of this one on the all-time list
Every season this career was paid in, ranked in full
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Frequently asked questions
What is C.J. Stroud's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. C.J. Stroud's career earnings are $36,279,244.
What is C.J. Stroud's 2026 salary?
C.J. Stroud's 2026 salary is $5,697,170.
Who does C.J. Stroud play for?
C.J. Stroud plays for Houston Texans .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for C.J. Stroud?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for C.J. Stroud.