Chau Smith-Wade - salary, contract & career earnings
Chau Smith-Wade is a 21-year-old cornerback for the Carolina Panthers, having been born on September 17, 2002, in the United States. He attended Washington State University, where he showcased his skills before entering the NFL Draft in 2024, where he was selected in the fifth round as the 157th overall pick. His representation is handled by C.J. Laboy from Wasserman. Chau Smith-Wade's career earnings are $3,153,984.
Current contract
4 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $3,153,984 · $1,190,000 contracted across 1 further year to 2027
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 22 | $795,000 | $323,984 | $1,118,984 | $1,118,984 | $1,118,984 |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 23 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | $960,000 | $2,078,984$2.1m |
| 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | $3,153,984$3.2m |
| 2027 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | $1,190,000 | $4,343,984$4.3m |
Career earnings by season
4 rows| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 22 | $795,000 | $323,984 | $1,118,984 | $1,118,984 |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 23 | $960,000 | - | $960,000 | - |
| 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 24 | $1,075,000 | - | $1,075,000 | - |
| 2027 | Carolina Panthers | 25 | $1,190,000 | - | $1,190,000 | - |
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Number 1539 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $3,153,984 of it. 7.5% 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 $1,190,000 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 Chau Smith-Wade's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. Chau Smith-Wade's career earnings are $3,153,984.
What is Chau Smith-Wade's 2026 salary?
Chau Smith-Wade's 2026 salary is $1,075,000.
Who does Chau Smith-Wade play for?
Chau Smith-Wade plays for Carolina Panthers .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for Chau Smith-Wade?
We hold 4 seasons of earnings history for Chau Smith-Wade.